Powerful Communications
Explore the basic concepts of communications theory in the approachable terms of inquiry and advocacy, and  understand that
people enter into communications with mind, body and emotions.  

Instructional Objectives
  • Provide an interactive and lively day as the best possible vehicle to personal learning and growth.
  • Encourage participant recognition of their individual styles and challenges.
  • Inspire participant curiosity and invite practice.
  • Provide participants with new ways of listening and observing.
  • Encourage self awareness and awareness of others as key to more powerful communications.

Seminar outline
    •        Nature of Communication                                                             
    Creating a Shared Meaning
    What is powerful communication?
    •        Understanding: Communication for learning and innovation
    Using our emotional intelligence
     Listening
     Effective Feedback
    Shared understanding
    •        Advocacy: Communication for persuasion                               
    Prepare to be heard
    Recognize and respond to others' needs
     Present confidently
    Use stories to connect people to your vision
     Summarize plan / agreement
    •        Quiet Impact          

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