Best Practices for Visuals
Crash Courses in Communication with Alex Perry
This episode wraps up the Presenting Made Simple series. This series is designed for growth-minded leaders who want to make a lasting impact on their audiences without the cookie-cutter tactics taught in traditional public speaking courses. Instead, you’ll learn practical and applicable techniques to present calm and assurance. In this episode, you will learn how to use visuals that engage your audience. We wrap this series up with next steps to help you put to work what you have learned in this series. Sign up for my weekly newsletter . Connect with me on LinkedIn...
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Engaging Your Audience
Crash Courses in Communication with Alex Perry
This episode is part of a series called Presenting Made Simple. It’s designed for growth-minded leaders who want to make a lasting impact on their audiences without the cookie-cutter tactics taught in traditional public speaking courses. Instead, you’ll learn practical and applicable techniques to present calm and assurance. In this episode, you will learn how to engage your audience. Sign up for my weekly newsletter . Connect with me on LinkedIn Instagram Schedule a time to talk with me .
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Crafting a Compelling Story: Business vs. Interpersonal
Crash Courses in Communication with Alex Perry
This episode is part of a series called Presenting Made Simple. It’s designed for growth-minded leaders who want to make a lasting impact on their audiences without the cookie-cutter tactics taught in traditional public speaking courses. Instead, you’ll learn practical and applicable techniques to present calm and assurance. In this episode, you will learn how to craft a compelling story. Sign up for my weekly newsletter . Connect with me on LinkedIn Instagram Schedule a time to talk with me .
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Understanding Your Audience
Crash Courses in Communication with Alex Perry
This episode is part of a series called Presenting Made Simple. It’s designed for growth-minded leaders who want to make a lasting impact on their audiences without the cookie-cutter tactics taught in traditional public speaking courses. Instead, you’ll learn practical and applicable techniques to present calm and assurance. This episode is about understanding your audience. Sign up for my weekly newsletter . Connect with me on LinkedIn Instagram Schedule a time to talk with me .
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Presenting Made Simple: Conversational Mindset versus Delivery Mindset
Crash Courses in Communication with Alex Perry
This episode is part of a series called Presenting Made Simple. It’s designed for growth-minded leaders who want to make a lasting impact on their audiences without the cookie-cutter tactics taught in traditional public speaking courses. Instead, you’ll learn practical and applicable techniques to present calm and assurance. This episode breaks down a conversational mindset versus a delivery mindset. Connect with Alex Sign up for my weekly newsletter . Connect with me on LinkedIn Instagram Schedule a time to talk with me . This episode...
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How Do We Become the Best?
Crash Courses in Communication with Alex Perry
In this episode: You’ll hear Alex tackle the question, “How do we become the best?” Take a listen. Sign up for my weekly newsletter . Connect with me on LinkedIn Instagram Schedule a time to talk with me . This episode was edited and produced by Jen Edds, the head broad in charge at the
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How to be More Assertive at Work
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In this episode: You’ll learn what it means to be assertive, why it matters, and 3 ways to start practicing assertiveness right now. Take a listen. This episode was edited and produced by Jenn Edds, the head broad in charge at the Sign up for my weekly newsletter . Connect with me on LinkedIn Instagram Schedule a time to talk with me .
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Are You Using Aggressive Communication?
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In this episode: You’ll learn 10 ways you might be communicating aggressively without knowing it. Take a listen. This episode was edited and produced by Jenn Edds, the head broad in charge at the Sign up for my weekly newsletter . Connect with me on LinkedIn Instagram Schedule a time to talk with me .
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What is Aggressive Communication and Why Does it Matter?
Crash Courses in Communication with Alex Perry
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How to Overcome Challenges with Passive Communication Style
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In this episode: You’ll learn eight techniques to help you overcome challenges with passive communication and become more assertive at work and at home. Sign up for my weekly newsletter . Connect with me on LinkedIn Instagram Schedule a time to talk with me . This episode was edited and produced by Jen Edds, the head broad in charge at the
info_outlineToday we are tackling the question…is it ever OK to ramble?
OK, now I can't get the Rambling Man out of my head. Thanks, Allman Brothers.
I mean, it's a different kind of rambling. But still. Have you ever talked and realized that you're going on and on without making a point? And then said something like, "Oh, sorry, I'm rambling?" You're not alone (ask my hubs; he's heard me do this so many times).
It's pretty common for folks to ask me how to stop rambling. Getting to your point quickly is important in business, and I'm a fan. However, "rambling" is such a common occurrence that it got me thinking... "Is it ever OK to ramble?" I can now heartily respond...YES! Yes, it's OK to 'ramble.'
That's because, chances are, you're not really rambling. Ramble doesn't mean what you think it means. Let's look at some definitions. Ramble, in general terms, means "to talk in a confused way, often for a long time."
Are you confused when you're talking?
Probably not, or at least I hope not.
Taking too long?
That's super subjective; context matters.
Medically speaking, rambling means "Fragmented non-goal directed speech, most often caused by acute brain disease."
Do you have acute brain disease?
Probably not.
Here's the deal: what you're calling rambling probably isn't rambling; it's external processing (aka talking through your ideas out loud). Some people talk through their ideas, and some people think through ideas before sharing them out loud (internal processing)
Is it wrong to externally process?
No.
Is internal processing better than external?
Also no.
They're different.
And that's OK.
Chances are, when you've caught yourself 'rambling,' you're not rambling (confused or brain-injured). You're working through your thoughts out loud. There's no need to apologize for that. If you're worried that you've gone on too long, take a break and ask the person/people who are listening if they're still with you and/or if they'd like to add something.
So keep on talking, free from the fear of rambling. There are so many people that need to hear what you have to say.
Until next time know that I’m rooting for you from the #frontrow.
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