Lesson 2: Communicating – it’s more than just your words
Quiz
Imagine yourself with a group of people, this could be in a meeting at work, a family situation or a social situation. What do you think about just before you speak?
- The words you are going to say
- What you have heard others say so far in the conversation
- Your current emotional state
- Your body
A: The most common responses are 1 and 2 but in fact its vital to think about all 4.
Communicating with Clarity, Confidence and Conviction is about so much more than the words that come out of our mouths and the message we want to get across. Everything about you communicates a message, whether you want it to or not. Even if you say nothing, you are sending a message.
In this course you are going to learn about 4 key domains to improving your communication:
- Speaking
- Listening
- Emotional state
- Physical body
There are many approaches to take to improving our ability to communicate well, learning about these 4 key domains for communication is not the only approach, but it is one that is based on years of research and an approach I have used to help many of my clients become more confident communicators.
What I like about focusing on these 4 key domains is that no matter how skilled you already are at communicating, knowing more about these 4 areas well will help you be more effective. This is because exploring these areas will increase your own self-awareness and that in turn will help you communicate more effectively.
You may already be a good listener, or a good speaker or very aware of your emotional state and your physical body but the more we know about these areas, not just individually, but knowing how they work together and impact each other, the more effective you will be.