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In todays ever changing technology driven culture, the use of face-to-face communication skills is becoming a thing of the past. Join Lynda Antonetti, a Communication Skills Specialist and Certified Speech Pathologist of 20+ years, as she shares how to use interpersonal communication skills to positively impact personal and professional relationships to help you succeed. Whether you want to bolster your communication skills to increase job opportunities, work productivity, professionalism, employment sustainability, leadership skills or work place relationships this is the podcast for you.
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Have you noticed how different your baby is at 1.5 compared to how he/she was as an infant? They are growing in their development by leaps and bounds. At this age they are not only absorbing all the information around them but they are also starting to express themselves more with clarity and meaning. This episode reviews those communication milestones you will see between 1 & 1.5. Not only are they developing receptively & expressively but you will also see th...
Did you know your baby is learning conversation skills as an infant? From 6-12 months your babies communication is becoming more consistent. His/her understanding of the world is expanding and helping them develop intentional communication. While your child is is starting to understand more, you will see he/she is starting to make a variety of gestures, sounds, and even a few words by age 1. In this episode you will learn some of the milestones to expect, how to stimulate co...
Did you know your child is communicating from the time he/she is born? Communication is a 2 way street even before your baby speaks. This episode reviews the developmental communication milestones that occur between 0-6months. You are also provided with tips on how to help your child develop their communication skills, from what you can be doing during daily routines to how to use your voice to get and keep your child's attention.
Calling all parents, child care providers, preschool teachers, or anyone who influences a child's development!!! This season I am embarking on the importance of developing communication skills early in children. What areas of Speech, Language and Social Development should you be aware of? What's typical Development? What's a Red Flag and should be looked into further? This episode is the introduction to each area of communication development and what it includes. This season...
Join Lynda on the Digital Divide as she discusses a few difficulties encountered by so many when communicating primarily through social media and during face-to-face encounters. Lynda reviews the problems she has observed and experienced herself as well as by many others who have claimed the same difficulties. She also examines how/why each difficulty may be experienced/avoided and the negative impact of social media on our personal interactions with others.
How and Why is your appearance so important What do you want people to think when they first meet you. How do you want to be perceived? How do you perceive yourself? Your appearance can make the difference.
What is your tone of voice saying to those you are speaking to. Whether you know it or not your tone of voice holds much more meaning to your message than the words you are saying. Your tone can dictate the direction of a conversation in many ways. We need to be more aware of how we use our tone of voice professionally and personally. It can dictate whether customers return and recommend you, as well as how well you maintain your personal relationships. The botto...
How do you know if you're a good communicator? Being aware of where you may fall short on your communication skills is the first step in knowing how to improve. In this episode I ask you pointed questions to help you take self inventory. I also explain the importance of being able to demonstrate each skill. To be sure you have a true understanding of your communication skills I suggest you ask these same questions about your skills to those you trust to give you unbiased fee...
Do you know all the aspects of how to utilize you body language in different situations and scenarios? Body language is more than just gestures and does a lot for your message when interacting in small or large groups. Your body language can be distracting or help others remember what you've said. Learn how to use your body language in a way that benefits you and those around you.
Eye contact is such an important part of connecting with people. Having poor eye contact used to be related to having some kind of diagnosis, this is no longer the case. During the Course of my instructional seminars I have learned more and more people are uncomfortable with eye contact. We are forgetting why eye contact is so important and how it can make a difference during our interactions. Listening to this episode will help you understand the significance of eye c...
Facial Expressions are so important when it comes to communicating during face to face interactions because it demonstrates how the person feels. When we know how a person feels it dictate how we act or respond. Know the difference between voluntary and micro expressions. Utilize your understanding of how to read facial expressions to help you interact to your benefit in any given situation.
Listen to an interview with Gianna, an 18 year-old girl whose life has been changed due to our quarantine. How is she handling it? How is she staying connected with family and friends? How is it impacting her college experience? What does/doesn't she enjoy about learning remotely.
Learn how communication skills play a role when working in sales. Lynda asks questions about the role of communications skills for repeat customer sales and to bring in new customers. Learn the best way to maintain your customer relationships and how to gain trust with potential clients. Communication is key and how you communicate can make all the difference.
There are many things to keep in mind while you participate in the actual interview. Know what they are so you are not caught of guard. Always put your best foot forward to make a fabulous first impression. To do that you need to be aware of how you are interacting and what it's saying to your potential employer during the actual interview. Your nonverbal/verbal interactions will make all the difference. Know how to demonstrate confidence, how to participate in convers...
In this episode we continue the topic on how to prepare for your face-to-face or virtual interview. Listen to tips on things you may have never thought about when it comes to interview preparation, from when to pick your clothing to getting a good night sleep. Having an interview can make you nervous enough however, preparation is key in helping you to alleviate any added stress and anxiety that you could be causing yourself. Make sure you listen and follow these tips to hel...
While we are still practicing social distancing and slowly come out of quarantine listen to this fun episode where we escape the reality of this virus and talk about the 1 thing we can still do, watch Reality TV. If you like reality shows you may want to take a listen. This is a fun episode where I cohost with my 18 year old daughter Gianna Antonetti and we talk about our favorite reality shows and how the cast communicates. The episode focuses on The Real Housewives o...
With everyone utilizing technology for virtual meetings, do you know what you need to consider before connecting virtually? While in our new normal it is important to make sure we still connect in a meaningful way. We need to be more aware of things we never had to consider before. Take a listen to this episode to help ensure you continue to build and maintain relationships while communicating virtually.
Still not sure if you're a good good communicator? The first step to becoming a better communicator is knowing where you fall short. To continue with your communication inventory, here are more questions to ask yourself. Being able to put these skills into action brings you closer to connecting with those around you on a deeper level. Remember, we can be the harshest judge of ourselves or completely oblivious to what we may be doing. Obtaining someone else's unbiased observations of your comm...
In these uncertain times it is difficult to remain positive. Listen to how you can reduce feeling overwhelmed, depressed, or even scared. Practical advice on how to change your mindset to think positively and how to feel better each day.
During the Corona Virus it's crucial to observe social distancing to reduce and get control of this disease spreading. So how do we remain connected during this world crisis? This crisis can be devastating and depressing especially for those who live alone. It's vital to remain connected while being so isolated! We need to be creative and not forget about those who live alone!! Listen for some ideas, suggestions and what to remember during this critical time.
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