
Provides an overview of the class.
Explains basic terms and how to get the most out of the class evaluate your own verbal communication skills.
Provides a simple speaking template for getting right to the point in conversations.
Shows to create a satisfying back-and-forth exchange during conversations rather than "taking at" people.
Learn to speak in clear main points so your listeners will easily follow your message.
Learn to use plain language so you can "say it like you mean it."
Avoid fillers and other bad verbal habits to can cost you credibility.
Develop a plan to put highlights from the lessons into practice as soon as possible.
This lesson will help you practice with your team.
Class wrap-up!
In this class, you will learn the fundamentals of Effective Verbal Communication Skills for Professionals!
Effective Verbal Communication is consistently ranked as a Top 10 Communication Skill that employers and hiring managers want their people to have. It's the foundation of many other communication skills.
In the class, you'll learn the following:
How to communicate concisely so you sound more credible
How to make your conversations an engaging dialogue rather than a boring monologue
How to use clear main points to make sure listeners follow your message easily
How to translate needlessly complex language into words that are easily understandable
How to clean up common distracting verbal habits: "Powerful" vs. "Powerless" language.
The class is designed for employee-level professionals (team members, individual contributors, etc.), but it is suitable for all levels of professionals.
The lessons in the class are based on both research and years of practical application with real clients. Each lesson takes a hands-on, practical approach, and provides numerous examples and illustrations. Each lesson wraps up with a practical application step.
This approach will help you put what you learn in each lesson into practice immediately.
There's also a 30-page downloadable workbook to help you stay on track. The lessons in the workbook help illustrate the lessons and tips in a memorable way.