Communication 101
Communication that uses spoken or written words to convey meaning.
What is verbal communication?
A brief, persuasive summary of who you are and what you do, designed to be delivered in a short amount of time.
What is an elevator pitch?
Gaining a 'snapshot' of your audience?
What is an "Audience Analysis?
The first part of a speech, designed to hook the audience and state the speech's purpose.
What is the introduction?
The speaker of the "I Have a Dream" speech in 1963.
Who was Martin Luther King Jr.?
The type of communication that relies on body language, gestures, facial expressions, and other behaviors instead of words.
What is nonverbal communication?
The most popular online platform for professional networking, where you can connect with industry leaders and join groups.
What is LinkedIn?
All of us grew up listening to these
What is a story?
A speech delivered with little or no preparation, often requiring you to "think on your feet".
What is an impromptu speech?
"Ask not what your country can do for you—ask what you can do for your country."
John F. Kennedy's Inaugural Address?
Maintaining this visual connection with someone while they speak shows you are engaged and paying attention.
What is eye contact?
A good way to start a conversation, especially with someone who seems to be alone at an event.
What is greeting them or introducing yourself?
Direct or Indirect
What are questions?
The final part of a presentation that should reinforce the main ideas and provide a memorable closing.
What is the conclusion?
In a famous talk about entrepreneurship, this Alibaba founder shared stories of repeated failure but also the importance of never giving up.
Who is Jack Ma?
The very first part of a speech, designed to capture the audience's attention and introduce the topic.
What is the introduction or attention getter?
Actively listening and showing genuine interest in a person's stories and goals, rather than just waiting for your turn to talk.
What is active listening?
Maintaining this visual connection with different people throughout the room shows confidence and makes the audience feel acknowledged.
What is eye contact?
Instead of rocking, swaying, or fidgeting, this technique involves keeping your body open and moving with a clear purpose.
What is purposeful movement or using open body language?
The answer to this famous quote: "You must be the change you wish to see in the world".
Who is Mahatma Gandhi?
An informal, private conversation between two people, which is one of the most common types of verbal communication..
What is interpersonal communication?
The main reason for sending a follow-up message after a networking event.
What is to keep the connection alive, build rapport, and be memorable?
The informal question or activity used at the beginning of a meeting to loosen up the audience and get them comfortable talking.
What is an icebreaker?
The term for the fear of public speaking.
What is glossophobia?
Who said "You don't always get to choose the opportunity, but oftentimes the opportunity chooses you!"
Who is Professor Golden?