Setting Groundwork for Telephone Communication Success
Quick Wins! Do THIS To Look and Sound Great on Skype Phone Calls
Never Confuse Personal Phone Use with Business Telephone Use Again
Why Your Phone is the Best Secret Business App Ever
Planning Your Successful Phone Environment
Exciting New Update to this Course
Assignment: Testing Your Persuasive Communication To Make Sure It Works
Final Preparation for Your Successful Phone Meetings
Course Update! Live Instructor Office Hours are Now Available
Can You Hear Me Now?
Making Sure Your Phone Passes Your Friend Test
Planning for Winning Conference Calls
Look Prime Time Ready for Your Video Calls
Placing Phone Calls Like the Consummate Professional
Always Knowing the Best Time to Call Clients and Prospects
Now You will Never Wake Up a Client in the Middle of the Night
Answering and Talking on the Phone like a Pro
Answering the Phone so Everybody Knows You are Ready for Business
No Such Thing As Answering The Phone Too Quickly These Days
Your Clients Will Never Think You are Screaming At Them Again
Knowing How to Sound Your Very Best – Every Time
The Right Way to Put Someone On Hold
Making Sure They Only Hear the Magic of Your Voice
Voicemail Can Be Your Best Friend
Being a Professional to Every Generation, Regardless of Your Own Preferences
Voicemail That Soothes, Not Angers
Best Voicemail Messages for Success
Take 1, Take 2, Take 3 Until You Get It Right
Final Telephone Success Tips
Never Be Busy for Clients and Bosses Again
Making Your Phone Disappear At the Perfect Moments
Tit for Tat and Text for Text
You Can Be a Communication Skills Master
Quick Wins! The High Tech Way to Perfect Communication
Listening is Key (and why this isn’t just a public speaking course)
Become part of the top 1% of communicators right now!
Good news, the problems we think we have, aren’t real
Communications skills are the most important skills for success
Direct versus indirect communication
Let’s hop in with something new. Big Business Communications
Customer Communication Skills For Your Consumer Life
Communicate your message to companies, big and small, to get them to take action
One person can get a huge corporation to pay attention and make things right
This video ruined the weekend of Executives at a major Phone Company
Here’s what really happened.
Never Let Any Company Have the Final Word with you again
Accomplish Exactly What You Want With Assertive, Persuasive Communication
Here is how you get Exactly Want you Want
Master the Key to Motivation and Persuasion
Nobody Cares About You, and That’s OK
See It, Taste It, Touch It, Feel It, Be It – Selling with Your Story
The Ultimate in Confidence builder – Seeing is believing
It’s Easy to pass a Test when the Answer Is right in front of you
A Few More Communication Fundamentals and You will Be Ready for Anything…
You Are Normal to Fear Communicating In Some Circumstances
The Power of the Positive
Debunking the Myth of Charisma
Never Fall for These Communication Gimmicks Again!
Here is where You decide if You are serious about improving your skills
Here is How to Get the Most Out of The rest of this course
If You are in A Hurry and Only Have 1 Hour, Start Here
Quick Wins! The Secret to Using Speaker Notes Effectively
Avoiding The Initial Wrong Turn Most Speakers and Presenters Make
Developing Expert Judgment for Your Public Speaking and Presenting Opportunities
The Radical Yet Simple Solution To Finding Great Messages
Your Stories Will Make Your Ideas Unforgettable
Your PowerPoint Will Create Engagement, Not Slumber
Building an Ethical Cheat Sheet Just for You
This Is The Do Or Die Moment For Your Speaking Improvement
There Is a Perfect Test for Your Speech Or Presentation
I Will give You a Personalized Professional Presentation Critique Right Here
Continuing Your Path of Public Speaking and Presentation Skills Improvement
Speaking Skills for Kids (and their parents)
Public Speaking for Kids and Parents Overview
Kids Communication Goals
Kids Top Five
Kids and Passion
Examples
Cheat Sheet
Public Speaking for Kids 1st Video Rehearsal
Public Speaking for Kids 2nd Video Rehearsal
Public Speaking for Kids 3rd Video Rehearsal
Kids Conclusion
Business Communication Skills for Job Interviews
Establishing Your Job Interview Goals
Research and Preparation for the Job Interview
How to Dress for the Interview
How to Make Small Talk
Tell Me About Yourself
The Proper Job Interview Mindset
The Strategy Memo
Rehearse Your Interview on Video
Ask for the Job
Workplace Communication: You Can Speak Up at Meetings!
How to Speak Up at Meetings Overview
Asking Questions the Right Way
Using Notes Effectively In Meetings
Risk Assessment
Be Conversational
Exude Confidence
Conclusion
Workplace Communication: Effectively Deliver Criticism – Business Communication
How to Deliver Criticism in the Workplace Intro
Start with Praise
Isolate Exactly What is Wrong
Give Highly Specific Advice
End with Positive Context
Workplace Video Rehearsal
Criticism in the Workplace Conclusion
Listening Skills: The Ultimate Business Communication Soft Skill for Leaders
Quick Wins – The Cell Phone Secret to Good Listening Skills
Stacking the Listening Environment in Your Favor
The Telephone Listening Trap Will Never Catch You Again
Housekeeping Note Sometimes You should Turn OFF Your Listening Skills
Setting Just One Agenda Item Listening
It Is Incredibly Easy to See How Well You Are Listening – Test
It’s Even Easier to Listen When You Do This…
Technology Will Eat Your Brain Unless You Do This
Using Your Most Effective Body Language Tool
The Best Listening Body Language From the Neck Down
Reading the Speaker’s Body
Connecting At the Emotional Level with Your Colleague To Hear All
Mastering the Art Of NOT Interrupting
Asking for Clarification Is A Great Form Of Listening
Engaging In Conversation At Just the Right Time
Strong Listening Creates Strong Reactions From You
Honing Your Sense of Timing and Judgment to Make You a Great Listener
Using The Magic of Pen and Paper Tools To Your Advantage
Summarizing the Conversation Is Great for You and Your Colleague
The One-Page Email Memo Summary Aces the Listening Skills Test – Every Time!
Your New Reputation As a Great Listener!
Eliminate Verbal Tics, Uh, Um, Er, Ya Know
Master the Quickest, Easiest Way to Eliminate Verbal Tics
Now You Know Where the Tics Come From
You Are Not Alone
Hit the Pin, Not the Sand Trap
Don’t Let the Ding A Ling Get You
Appear More Confident By Using Smaller Words
You Will Avoid the Data Dump Blues
Never Worry About Remembering Again
The Number 1 Tip for Eliminating Nerves
A Focus Group To Make You Better
You Deserve a Personal Coach
Conclusion You Can Now Speak Without Verbal Tics and Fillers
Body Language in the Workplace
Never Let These Two Classic Body Language Blunders Slow You Down
Quick Wins – You Will Look Your Best on FaceTime, Skype, Facebook Live
The Ultimate Tricky Body Language – Touching
Big Picture – Make Everyone You Work With Feel Comfortable Working With You
You’ll Never Fall for These Body Language Myths Again
You’ll Never Fall for These Body Language Myths Again
Here Is Exactly What to Do With Your Hands
The Composed, Confident Video Star
Never Spotlight Your Blunders and Mistakes Again
You are Now Ready for Prime Time TV
The Number 1 Tip for Curing Body Language Problems Is…
The Real Way to Improve Your Body Language Confidence
Great Body Language for Your Presentations
PowerPoint Will Never Turn You Into a Robotic Bore Again
Confident Briefing to Colleagues and Others
Keynote Speeches Will Showcase Your Calm and Confidence
Use a TelePrompTer Like a Network News Anchor
Networking Like a Pro, Not a Wall Flower
Making Sure Your Clothes Are Communicating Your Positive Story
Handshakes, Greetings and Hellos with Poise
Your Body Language Partner – The Friendly Spotter
Once Last Chance for a Body Language Personal Critique….
Congratulations – You are Now Master of Your Own Body Language
Using Your Voice As a Communications Tool
How to Improve Your Voice Overview
Famous Bad Voices
How to Improve You Voice by Recording Your Voice
Diagnosis of Your Own Voice
Feedback from Others
Defining Your Exact Problems
Listen to Natural Conversation
Practice Again and Record
Don’t Lower Your Voice
Practice on Video
Other Techniques
How to Improve Your Voice Conclusions
Communication Skills for Introducing Yourself
How to Introduce Yourself Intro
What NOT to Do
How to Introduce Yourself The Right Way
How to Introduce Yourself Video Rehearsal
Friend Feedback
How to Introduce Yourself Conclusion
Telephone Business Communication Skills
Quick Wins! Do THIS To Look and Sound Great on Skype Phone Calls
Never Confuse Personal Phone Use with Business Telephone Use Again
Why Your Phone is the Best Secret Business App Ever
Planning Your Successful Phone Environment
Final Preparation for Your Successful Phone Meetings
Making Sure Your Phone Passes Your Friend Test
Planning for Winning Conference Calls
Look Prime Time Ready for Your Video Calls
Placing Phone Calls Like the Consummate Professional
Always Knowing the Best Time to Call Clients and Prospects
Now You will Never Wake Up a Client in the Middle of the Night
Answering the Phone so Everybody Knows You are Ready for Business
No Such Thing As Answering The Phone Too Quickly These Days
Your Clients Will Never Think You are Screaming At Them Again
Knowing How to Sound Your Very Best – Every Time
The Right Way to Put Someone On Hold
Making Sure They Only Hear the Magic of Your Voice
Being a Professional to Every Generation, Regardless of Your Own Preferences
Voicemail That Soothes, Not Angers
Best Voicemail Messages for Success
Take 1, Take 2, Take 3 Until You Get It Right
Avoiding The Initial Wrong Turn Most Speakers and Presenters Make
Making Your Phone Disappear At the Perfect Moments
Tit for Tat and Text for Text
Better Than the Best Hollywood Goodbyes
Conclusion – You Are Now a Master of the Telephone for Every Business Situation
Assertiveness: You Can Be A More Assertive Communicator
How to Be a More Assertive Public Speaker Intro
Diagnosis
Style and Substance
How to Be a More Assertive Public Speaker Conclusion
Business Communication With Your Boss – How To Ask for a Raise
Ask for a Raise Overview
Timing
Ask for an Appointment
Ask for a Raise Be Positive
The Future
The Ask
What Not to Do
Competing Job Offers
Ask for a Raise Video Rehearsal and Conclusion
Business Communication – Deliver the Perfect Elevator Pitch
How to Deliver an Elevator Pitch Intro
Your Goals
One Big Idea
Simplify
Role Models
2 Key Questions
The Giveaway
Watch Bad Elevator Pitches
How to Deliver an Elevator Pitch Conclusion
Storytelling – The MOST Important Communicative Skill
This DEVICE Is the Single Biggest Difference Between Great Speakers and Awful
Become a MASTER Storyteller
How to Use Stories When Giving TECHNICAL Presentations
Packaging Insights for Your Audience Using Stories
Don’t Tell Stories, Instead RE-Live Stories Public Speaking
Message Drives Stories Public Speaking
Share Your Emotions When telling Your Stories Public Speaking
What Characters and Conflicts are in Your Story Public Speaking
What is the setting for Your Story Public Speaking
Your Speaking Stories Must Contain Dialogue Public Speaking
Your Story Must have a Resolution Public Speaking
Advanced Storytelling
Use PowerPoint for Business Communication, Not As A Sleep Aid
You Will Never Give Another PowerPoint Presentation
The Perfect Starting Point for Any PowerPoint Presentation
This Will Motivate You Audience to Do Exactly What You Want Them To Do
What Are Your Motives for Delivering a PowerPoint Presentation
The Worst Possible Reason To Use PowerPoint Is…
Double Your PowerPoint, Double Your PowerPoint Pleasure
The Ultimate 2-Part Test for Every PowerPoint Slide
The Single Riskiest Thing You Could Ever Do When Delivering a PowerPoint
The Essential Steps of Creating PowerPoint Presentations
Your PowerPoint Presentation Must Be Just as Good as Your Q and A Session
You Must Be Ready for Disaster Striking!
It’s Not PowerPoint That Is Boring, It Is (look in the mirror)
Never Forget, YOU are the Boss of Your PowerPoint
Stop Asking Your Audience to Multitask!
Here Is Exactly What Should Go On Your PowerPoint Slide
This is How to Use a Graph In a PowerPoint
Nobody Cares About What Is Easy for You To Do
Would You Want to read a Book At A Movie Theater
Your Audience Already Has a Preferred Way of Reading
The Sequence of Your Presentation Is Key
Get Your Audience to Focus On One Thing At a Time This Way
Advancing Slides the Advanced Way
Want a Remote Control Then Bring Your Own
Complexity Is Your Enemy
Ha! Nobody Can See the Bottom Half of Your Slides
Only Liars Say ‘There Is No time to Rehearse the PowerPoint Presentation’
If Your PowerPoint Presentation Bores You, Guess Who Else It Bores
Laser Pointers Should Be Used Like This
One Image Per Slide Is the Golden Rule
Never Let PowerPoint Be Your Downer
Don’t Become a Character In Your Own Horror Movie
The Perfect Length of time for a PowerPoint Presentation Is…
This Is How You Cheat To Win On Every PowerPoint Challenge
Plan Your PowerPoint Preparation This Way
Test Your PowerPoint On a fresh Set of Eyes and Ears
If You Don’t Want Your Audience to Ignore Your PowerPoint, Do This
Answer These Questions Before Using Video In PowerPoint Presentations
Assume You Are the Only Competent, Trustworthy Person In the World
Don’t Forget the Occasional Prop
Just Because You Can Doesn’t Mean You Should
Notes on Special Effects
The Perfect Way to Start Every PowerPoint Presentation
Managers Will NEVER Have to Look at boring Employee PowerPoint Again!
Here Is How to Deliver Somebody Else’s PowerPoint Presentation
Your PowerPoint Presentation Still Requires Stories
Never Talk About Your PowerPoint
Free Focus Group Research to Make all Your PowerPoint Presentations Improve
The Perfect Number of Bullet Points Per slide Is…
The Perfect Number of PowerPoint Slides Is…
Be Persuasive! Using Your Communication Skills to Persuade
Quick Win! Increasing Your Odds of a Face to Face Persuasive Presentation
Always Select Your Best Persuasion Opportunities and Environments
Learning Persuasion Skills to Beat the Naturals
Mapping Out Your Finish Line – In Advance!
Moving the Numbers Game To Your Favor
The Unique Advantage of Persuasion in the Business World
Never Bore With Data Dumps Again
Master the Process Of NOT Telling People Too Much About Your Process
The 5 Key Messages for Your Persuasion Success
Your Secret Source of Winning Persuasion Messages
Note I Probably Shouldn’t Have to Mention This, But Don’t Lie
Persuade More By talking Less
There is Nothing Like Seeing Your Persuasion Messages in Text
More for You, By Not Talking About You
Here is How You Get People to Remember Your Messages
Ironing Out the Kinks in Your Persuasion Presentation
Mastering Persuasive Body Language
Persuading Yourself to Go Outside of Your Comfort Zone
The Single Best Way to Prepare for All Persuasion Presentation Opportunities
Persuasion That Takes 6 Months Is Still Persuasion
Persuasion Is Sometimes More Effective At the Top Than At The Bottom
Conquering Your Fear To Pitch Again
Conclusion You are Now Ready to Persuade!
One-On-One Communication Skills
How to Give a One on One Presentation Intro
One on One Presentation Goals
Research the Person
Top 5 Messages
How to Give a One on One Presentation Top 5 Messages Part 2
How to Use Notes
20 Questions
One on One Presentation Stories
How to Give a One on One Presentation Conclusion
Business Communication Skills for Team Presentations
How to Give a Team Presentation Overview
Team Presentation Goals
Team Presentation Top 5 Messages
Assign Topics
Team Presentation Individual Prep
How to Give a Team Presentation Group PowerPoint
Team Presentation Rehearsal
How to Give a Team Presentation Conclusion
Communication Skills for Technology Presentations
How to Deliver Technology Presentations Intro
Technology Presentations Goal
Technology Presentations Top Five Messages
Using Technology for Your Visuals
Don’t get Lost in Details
Benefits not Features
How to Deliver Technology Presentations Conclusion
Financial Business Communication Skills
How to Give Financial Presentation Intro
Financial Presentation Goals
Financial Presentation Messages
Financial Presentation Stories
No PPT for First 2 Minutes
Financial Presentation PowerPoint Tips
Draw Conclusions
Critiques From Others
How to Give a Financial Presentation Conclusion
Sales Presentation Communication Skills for Business
How to Give a Sales Presentation Intro
Sales Presentation Goals
Sales Presentation Messages
Types of Sales Presentations
One on One
2 Common Blunders
Sales Presentation Bonus Tips
How to Give a Sales Presentation Conclusion
Investor Pitching Presentation Skills
Investment Pitch Overview
Investment Pitch Core Messages
Investment Pitch Common Blunders
Investment Pitch The Power Point Deck
Investment Pitch Prototype
Investment Pitch Passion
Investment Pitch Conclusion
Communication Skills for Speaking to Large Audiences
How to Speak to Large Crowds Intro
Coping with Fear
Don’t Yell
Eye Contact
Longer Pauses
PowerPoint
Possible Outcomes
Why Video Matters
How to Speak to Large Audiences Conclusion
Communication Skills for Speaking to Foreign Audiences
Speaking to Foreign Audiences Overview
Audiences Prep
Culture
Speak Slowly
Handouts
Fundamentals and Stories
Working the Room
Video Record and Test
Speaking to Foreign Audiences Conclusion
How to Use a TelePrompTer Effectively
How to use a TelePrompter Intro
Video Benchmark
Self-correction
TelePrompter 4 Key Elements
Teleprompter Speed
Volume
Pauses
Head
All 4 Together
Full Speech Practice
2 Prompter Screens
Politician Role Models
TV Role Models
Teleprompter Potential Disasters
How to Use a Teleprompter Secrets from Reagan
Reasons to Not use a Teleprompter
How to Use a Teleprompter Conclusion
Communication Skills for Making Simple Talk Head Videos
The Video Advantage In All Your Proposals – Quick Win!
Hype Versus Reality – Why Most People Never Create Simple Video
Mastering the Human Side Of Looking and Sounding Your Best on Video
How This course Will Improve Your Business
Your Proposals will Stand Head and Shoulders Above Your Competitors
Your Clients Will Find You Their Most Responsive Partner Ever
Now You Can Answer Frequently Asked Questions Just Once!
Talk Your Customers Through Your Whole Business Process
Have an Even Greater Presence on YouTube
Speak Your Thought Leadership
Your Exciting Video Newsletters Will Outshine Text Newsletters
Your Client Video Testimonials Will Prove Your Credibility Beyond a Doubt
Facebook Live Will Never Scare You Again
Project Your Best Face on Skype and Zoom
Deliver Keynote Speeches Without Ever Leaving Home
Drastically Reduce Your Time Training Employees and Others
Anything You Can Type You Can Now Speak on Video
Supercharge Your Public Relations Efforts With Video
The Crisis Communications Secret Weapon
You are Now Ready to Use Video Successfully In All Communications
Communication Skills for the Media – Media Training
Doing This One Thing Will Give You Total Confidence Before Any Media Appearance
It’s OK To Feel Uncomfortable On Camera – Here’s How to Get Over It
You Can Look Great, Shape a Message, Answer Questions and Speak in Sound Bit
Dressing for TV and Video Success
Here Is Where to Look On Camera
How the Media Pros Rehearse Their Interviews
Move Like a Seasoned TV Pro
Never Let the Seat Swallow You Up
Never Look Bored or Scared Again
Sell the Message by Selling the Messenger
Sit Like This to Look Your Best
Standing In Front of the Camera With the Greatest of Ease
Your Turn to Be On Camera
Accomplish Your Goals With The Right Message
Anticipating the Reporters’ Questions
Brainstorming Your Message Points To Get the Best
Summary of Messaging Elements
The Power Of Your Positive Messaging
The Venn Diagram for Messaging Success
Time to Test Your Messages Out Loud
You Have Solved the Problem
Your Turn to Brainstorm Your Messages
Creating Messages The Media Will Find Irresistible
Find the right Message for Your Audience
Results Won’t Speak for Themselves, But You Can
Stress What Is Important to YOU
And One More Thing…to Avoid
Always Be Moving Toward Your Message Points
Brief and Bland Can Be Best
Make ‘I Don’t Know’ Your Best Friend
Never Call Yourself a Crook
Never Lose a Media Debate By Not Debating
Never Stress Over the Questions Again
Pick the Easiest Question for You
Summary of Answering Tactics
The Ultimate Skill – Rewriting the Question
Three IS the Magic Number
Use a Cheat Sheet And Never Get Caught
You Don’t Have to Control the Interview – Just Control Your Own Mouth
Your Turn to Ask Questions
Demonstrating Your Answering Abilities
Absolutes Are Absolutely Easy to Get Quoted
Analogies Are Your Friends
Attack!!! Attack!!! Attack!!!
Bold, Action Words Will Get You Quoted
Cliches Might Not Impress Your English Teacher, but…
For Example…
How Do You Really Feel About This
Laugh Your Way to Media Success
Learning Moment
Pop Culture References are Irresistible to Reporters
Putting Your Sound Bites Together
Sounds Bites Are a Means Not an End
Summary of Top Ten Sound Bite Elements
Test Your Sound Bites
The Five Potential Outcomes of Every Media Interview
The Most Important Part of Your Media Prep
The Perfect Media Mindset
The Three Simplest Sound Bite Patterns Are…
Total Sound Bite Failure
What Else Is a Great Way to Get Quoted
Your Turn to Create Sound Bites
TED Talk: You Can Deliver a TED Talk Quality Presentation
What Makes a TED Talk
Passion for an Idea Worth Spreading
Tell a Story
Plan Your Visuals
Timing is Everything
Style AND Substance are Essential
Video Rehearsal is the Most Important Thing
Great Writers Read Great Writers
Apply to Speak at TED
How to Deliver a Wedding Speech
Wedding Speech Overview
Wedding Speech One Special Thing
Wedding Speech Story
Wedding Speech What Not to Do
Wedding Speech Booze
Wedding Speech Focus on Bride and Groom
Wedding Speech Cheat Sheet
Wedding Speech Video Rehearsal
Wedding Speech Feedback from Others
Wedding Speech Conclusion
Communication Skills: Give a Great Acceptance Speech
How to Give an Acceptance Speech Intro
Acceptance Speech Goals
Thank People in a Meaningful Way
Be Entertaining
Watch YouTube Greats
Tell a Story
Just the Right Amount of Emotion
Don’t Read a Speech
Speech Notes
More Common Blunders
How to Give an Acceptance Speech Conclusion
How to Be a Motivational Speaker
How to Be a Motivational Speaker Overview
Are You Motivating?
What makes You Special?
What is Your Story?
Your Process
Your Messages
Stories for Each
Stagecraft
YouTube Role Models
Video Rehearse
Show to Others
Video on YouTube
Tell the World
Speaker Bureaus
How to be a Motivational Speaker Conclusion
Giving a Retirement Speech
How to Give a Retirement Speech Intro
3 Events from Career
Outline
Rehearsal
How to Give a Retirement Speech More Tips
How to Give a Retirement Speech Conclusion
How to Deliver a Eulogy
How to Give a Eulogy Overview
One Great Strength
Accomplishments
Eulogy Stories
Eulogy Notes
Don’t Drink Booze
Emotion
Video Rehearse
More Story Sources
How to Give a Eulogy Conclusion
Just for Beginners
Quick, Ethical Ways to Cheat Your Way to Communication Success
You Will Be Motivating, Not Data Dumping
Powering Your Points With Images and Slides
Practice In the Friendliest Environment of All
Getting Feedback So It Won’t Hurt
Yes, Even Beginner CAN Tell Stories
Test Tubes for You
You Are In Great Company – Find Out Who
GPS for Your Communications
You have Now Mastered Basic and Beyond Communication Skills
Frequently Asked Questions About Communication Skills
What Do I Do With My Hands While Giving a Presentation
What Is the Best Way to Write a Presentation
Is It a Good Idea to Memorize a Presentation
What Should Happen After the Presentation
What If You Are Asked a Question and You Don’t Know the Answer
Who Is the Best Speaker In The World
How Can You Remember What To Say During a Presentation
What Is the #1 Thing You Can Do to Improve Your Presentation
What is the #1 Blunder Most People Make In their Presentation Skills
What do You Do If You Are Nervous Before Giving a Presentation
Conclusion – Telephone Mastery Is Yours
Time to Give TJ a Piece of Your Mind
Better Than the Best Hollywood Goodbyes
Conclusion – You Are Now a Master of the Telephone for Every Business Situation
Final Bonus Lecture re Future Courses and Learning Opportunities