Summary of 10 Tips to Boost your Communication Skills | by Him eesh Madaan
Key Wellness Strategies and Communication Tips
- Body Language:
- Your Body Language conveys a lot about you. Stand and speak confidently, and maintain an open posture.
- Use power poses to boost confidence and reduce stress.
- Eye Contact:
- Maintain Eye Contact 50% of the time while speaking and 70% while listening to show engagement and attentiveness.
- Empathy:
- Practice understanding others' emotions and perspectives to build stronger relationships.
- Use Names:
- Remember and use people’s names in conversation to create a personal connection.
- Voice Modulation:
- Work on pitch, pace, and pauses to convey emotions effectively.
- Record yourself speaking to identify areas for improvement.
- Cooing Technique:
- Repeat key points from the other person’s conversation to show you are listening and to keep the dialogue flowing.
- Storytelling:
- Use stories to engage your audience. Follow the C.A.R. structure: Conflict, Action, Result.
- Humor:
- Incorporate humor by finding the funny angle in everyday situations to make conversations enjoyable.
- Level Down:
- Adjust your communication style to match the level of the person you are speaking with for better understanding.
- Emotional Intelligence:
- Focus on responding rather than reacting. Use the 4P method: Pause, Process, Plan, Proceed to manage emotions effectively.
Presenters/Sources
Notable Quotes
— 04:28 — « In reality, no one is listening. »
— 06:27 — « The first P is pitch, meaning whether your voice is high or low, the emotion and importance of your words is conveyed by your pitch. »
— 10:19 — « To make someone understand our point of view, first we need to go down to their level. »
— 18:30 — « If you work on your emotional intelligence, then there is no better communicator than you. »
— 19:11 — « The more aware you are, the clearer you are. »
Category
Wellness and Self-Improvement