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Jason Lewis replied to Thaler's discussion 'Do you deliver programs in communications skills?'

Leadership Presence and Persuasion Set List Ola, I just delivered a session on Presence and Persuasion for supervisors/managers at a recreation facility. A very high energy group that wanted some leadership as well as practical presentation skills…

November 5

Thaler replied to Thaler's discussion 'Do you deliver programs in communications skills?'

Hi, Jason. It's general story elicitation techniques: asking questions, offering prompts. Then developing narrative attributes, practice and sharing, and coaching in communications delivery and strategy. I have yet to use Improv to elicit stories, a…

November 3

Jason Lewis replied to Thaler's discussion 'Do you deliver programs in communications skills?'

Hi Thaler, I'm also using Improv/Theater skills for communication/presentation skills. So far it's a combination of Improv exercises, Toastmasters speaking skills (physical and vocal techniques) and a bit of Robert Cialdini's work on Persuasion. I…

November 3

Jean-Christophe replied to Thaler's discussion 'Do you deliver programs in communications skills?'

Hi William, Actually it depends on the number of participants as I want each one to say at least one line. I think that you should let your participants experience at least one time a "pro" line and one time a "con" line. The last time I did it, th…

September 25

William Child replied to Thaler's discussion 'Do you deliver programs in communications skills?'

Hi Jean I like this idea a lot. How long do you let the exercise run for ? Thanks William Child

September 19

Thaler replied to Thaler's discussion 'Do you deliver programs in communications skills?'

thank you so much!

September 6

Jean-Christophe replied to Thaler's discussion 'Do you deliver programs in communications skills?'

Hello, I have read several versions of the "pros and cons" game. Here is the one I have tried and worked. 1. You divide your audience into 2 groups: One half will argue "pro" your topic, the other "con". 2. You then choose a topic such as "Developi…

September 5

Thaler replied to Thaler's discussion 'Do you deliver programs in communications skills?'

Thank you, Jean-Christophe. Great ideas. I can imagine what "Story teller" entails, but, despite my searching, I do not know the format of the game "pros and cons" - and I am very interested. Please do describe. Thank you!

September 3

Jean-Christophe replied to Thaler's discussion 'Do you deliver programs in communications skills?'

Hi Thaler, I am at the stage, I am now working on different training using improvisation to improve skills such as communication, leadership and creativity. I think one key skill to develop is to teach them to better LISTEN. One key "motto" to tra…

September 3

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Do you deliver programs in communications skills?

Hello, I help people communicate more persuasively, using story elicitation to unearth messages and meaning, and helping leaders find, develop, and share their stories. I am beginning to incorporate some exercises from my Improv practice into my tra…

September 2

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