This month, we're talking about eye contact.

We've all heard we should look at people as we speak, but what exactly does that mean? How long do we look at them? How do we move when there are multiple people to look at? If it feels awkward to the speaker, does it come across awkward to the listener? All great questions.

Here's what we unpack:

1. Why eye contact matters
2. What does your eye contact communicate
3. How to vary it based on the setting/situation
4. When and how to practice it

We're talking communication anxiety this month.

Nervousness is an age-old topic that we really can't discuss enough. This month, we'll cover:

1. Common causes of communication anxiety
2. What it can look and feel like to the speaker and audience
3. Ways to manage the feeling in the moment
4. Some long-term approaches to alleviating nerves

In today's episode, we're discussing persuasion at work.

It's an element of many people's jobs, so understanding its importance and how to create a safe and comfortable space for persuasion to live is important.

Here are a few things we'll discuss:

1. Persuading is not convincing; it's alignment
2. Know what your audience wants or needs (one we always talk about)
3. Create credibility by asking questions and listening just as much as you talk
4. Knowing when to take a step back and maintain your image/trust

If people leave agreeing but not acting, persuasion didn't happen.