Making the leap — to a new career, to the next stage of a relationship, or to a different version of yourself — requires honest communication. For Ilana Golan, being “leap-ready” requires that we answer three questions: Why me? Why this? And why now? Golan knows all about these leaps,…
Back to Basics Day 30: Engaging Your Virtual Audience. 💭 If you find yourself questioning audience engagement during virtual presentations, this video's for you.
Back to Basics Day 29: Creating Lasting Impressions. 🌟 How can I make my words resonate with others beyond my presentation?
Back to Basics Day 28: Creating Good Slides. 👍 In the last part of this mini-series on digital communication, Matt shares some reminders on what truly makes good slides.
Back to Basics Day 27: Animating Your Slides. 🔔 Matt shares some helpful tips on making your slides more engaging.
In the digital age, it’s critical to craft communication that fits the context. Like it or not, algorithms now decide whose messages get heard. “If you want to communicate effectively,” says Adam Aleksic, “you need to be exactly aware of what that medium is doing.” Aleksic is a linguist, author,…
Back to Basics Day 26: Designing Effective Slides. 💻 How do I keep my audience engaged during my slides presentation? Matt shares some tips.
Like it or not, algorithms now decide whose messages get heard. “If you want to communicate effectively,” says Adam Aleksic, “you need to be exactly aware of what that medium is doing.” Aleksic is a linguist, author, and educational content creator with millions of followers across TikTok, Instagram, and YouTube.…
Back to Basics Day 25: Agenda Setting. 📄 An agenda allows your audience to remain focused, Matt says.
Back to Basics Day 23: Communicating Virtually. 💻 Some important tips from Matt, especially in the digital communication world we're living in.
Back to Basics Day 21: Audience Variability. 🗣️ Why is it important to know your audience?
Why modern communication still relies on ancient words and narratives. All communication and connection depend on one thing: language. That’s why Laura Spinney says understanding language — where it comes from and how it evolves over time — can help us use it more effectively. “Language is incredibly powerful,” says…
All communication and connection depend on one thing: language. That’s why Laura Spinney says understanding language — where it comes from and how it evolves over time — can help us use it more effectively. “Language is incredibly powerful,” says Spinney, an author and journalist published in the Atlantic, National…
By lightening up your communication, you can build serious connections. Humor in communication isn’t all fun and games. According to Alison Wood Brooks and Naomi Bagdonas, levity is one of the most serious tools we have in building successful connections. Wood Brooks and Bagdonas, both teachers, authors, and experts in…
By lightening up your communication, you can build serious connections. Humor in communication isn’t all fun and games. According to Alison Wood Brooks and Naomi Bagdonas, levity is one of the most serious tools we have in building successful connections. Wood Brooks and Bagdonas, both teachers, authors, and experts in…
Humour in communication isn’t all fun and games. According to Alison Wood Brooks and Naomi Bagdonas, levity is one of the most serious tools we have in building successful connections. Wood Brooks and Bagdonas, both teachers, authors, and experts in the field of communication, recognize how crucial levity is to…
Back to Basics Day 19: Reducing Noise and Biases. 💥 What are your favorite takeaways from today's tips?
Back to Basics Day 18: Managing Conflict. 🤝 See the situation as a problem to be solved, Matt says.
Back to Basics Day 17: Take Your Time. ⏳ During certain times, being brief and concise might actually work against you.
Back to Basics Day 16: Giving Compliments. 👍 Matt gives a couple tips on how to give effective, positive, and constructive compliments.
Back to Basics Day 15: Asking for Extensions. ⏰ If you're a college student, this video's for you.
Back to Basics Day 14: The Art of Paraphrasing. ✏️ What are some of your best paraphrasing tips?
Back to Basics Day 13: Incorporating Inflections. 📈 How we use our voice can matter more than you think.
Some conversations are uncomfortable, but avoiding them comes with a cost. You want a more successful career, a more fulfilling relationship, a more meaningful life? What if all that’s standing in your way — are the conversations that you’re avoiding? “Most things that we want in life are on the…