Begin by exploring the core intentions of the course. Start assembling your communication toolkit by evaluating the many personal and professional consequences that come with poor communication, as well as the fruits of speaking effectively. And, round out the inaugural episode by thinking critically about the power of sound in your everyday life.
Kick off this episode by examining the true value of listening. Then, turn your attention to one of the most important questions in communication: Does content or delivery matter more? And wrap up by exploring the many ways you can deal with noisy soundscapes throughout the day.
Examine the physical and sensory mechanics of speaking and listening. Discover how the lungs, diagram, and vocal chords work together to produce your unique voice. Take a tour of the ear to understand how hearing and hearing damage work physically. And, investigate the many filters that shape how you listen.
Why are we such bad listeners in the 21st century? How can we kick bad listening habits and expel major communication flaws from our lives for good? What kinds of words should we avoid and why? Here, answer these questions by delving into the dark side of communicating.
If listening is key to clear and effective communication, how can human beings listen consciously and constructively? In this episode, sharpen your listening skills with proven exercises like the mixer and four Cs. Renew your relationship with silence. And examine the hurdles that inhibit listening in key organizational contexts.
When it comes to speaking in any context, content is king. In Episode Six, discover how you can design effective speaking content. Explore the four foundations of speaking. And investigate how you can create content that communicates your message clearly and reflects your perspective honestly.
Dig into your vocal toolbox to sharpen how you deliver verbal messages. Learn about the regional contexts and physical mechanisms that influence the way you talk. And explore how you can modify your pitch, timbre, pace, volume, and movements depending on what is expected of you in a given social or professional situation.
When speaking to large audiences or conversing among friends, your physical state matters. In the course’s penultimate episode, learn how focusing on your diet, hydration levels, breathing, and posture can revolutionize the way you communicate. Walk away armed with exercises to try at home and before public speaking events.
In the concluding episode, focus on one of the most daunting tasks in communication: addressing large audiences. Walk through the three fundamentals of public speaking—practice, preparation, and delivery—and discover how you can deliver a great talk by relying on simple but effective techniques.