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You’ve just finished your presentation and now it’s time for the Q&A, but nobody is asking questions! What do you do? TriviumU: Timeless Training for ...
It’s in your messaging, and the fix is simple. People listen more when you speak less. This works in professional AND in personal settings. TriviumU: ...
Tips to own your Q&A. Be brief! Be honest! Break eye contact. Yep, break that eye contact! TriviumU: Timeless Training for Professional Communicators....
Who doesn’t wish to be a better conversationalist, and in so doing, appear more intelligent? This helps both in professional and personal life. The tr...
Appreciating versus evaluating. When done right, your answer will connect with and further engage the audience. So don’t say “great question”, rather,...
30% of the population don’t suffer from Impostor Syndrome, that means 7 out of 10 do! Are you in that lower percentile group? Great! But not so fast. ...
Stoicism originated in ancient Greece, likely at this very site! Who are the Stoics, what was their philosophy, and how did they get their name? Trivi...
When healthy, learn and embrace the symbols and practices that make up the culture of your new company, department, or team. TriviumU: Timeless Traini...
(Step 3 of 6) Restating their question with this simple technique is so critical to owning the Q&A. “I want to make sure I understand your question, w...
When presenting, or leading a meeting, you’d do well to remember that the audience members are your guests - and you are the host. Xenia is the ancien...
There is an art to inviting questions and an art to listening. Listen thoughtfully and without interruption so that your response is true to the quest...
Idiot…low IQ or just a reference for someone unwilling to engage, defend, or even change their mind? Don't be an idiot. TriviumU: Timeless Training fo...
Socrates knew that to effectively persuade others, you must first have the courage of your convictions. TriviumU: Timeless Training for Professional C...
Ben visits and opines on the birthplace of classical rhetoric, Athens Greece. TriviumU: Timeless Training for Professional Communicators. Visit us at ...
The presentation is over and now it’s time to invite questions. If you’re using close-ended phrasing, you’ve likely lost all momentum. TriviumU: Timel...
Your customer service team should be an extension of your sales team. In addition to resolving concerns, train & incentivize them to feature added ser...
To persuade their audience, the ancient Greeks taught 3 essential elements known as Phronesis (Wisdom), Arete (virtue) and Eunoia (goodwill). Employin...
A customer service team is a direct connection between your customers and your company. They must be professional, patient, and have a people-first at...
Are you an interrupter? Or, are you the one who struggles to enter the conversation? Learn this loophole and ask the “permission-seeking question.” Tr...
Soft skills are the currency of the future workplace. What are they? And how do you strengthen them? TriviumU: Timeless Training for Professional Comm...
Rather than openly stating your opposition, use a persuasive line of questioning the next time you disagree with a colleague. TriviumU: Timeless Train...
What is the first thing you do when entering a room filled with people? Check your cell phone to look busy? Not if you want respect. TriviumU: Timeles...
You just got a job offer, now it's time for your negotiation prep. Let's ensure a successful outcome. Don’t frame it as an ultimatum. Rather, present ...
Are you interviewing for a highly coveted job? You need to be “concrete”. Which is to be memorable. Your answer(s) cannot be ambiguous, they must clea...
How to answer the difficult questions. Ex. What are some strengths you would bring to make your experience, and your peer’s experience that much bette...
How to get hired without saying a word…well almost. Do not underestimate the power of your non-verbal communication. It can make or break the job oppo...
Hard Skills rot and Soft Skills age, ever heard this? Your technical skills often become obsolete while your soft skills are transferable across time ...
Is job loss predictable? Yes! So are you safe? Or is your name being discussed in those closed-door HR meetings? Time to get recession-proof.TriviumU:...
Don’t you love it when others try to 1-up your story? Of course not! So don’t be guilty of the same. Rather, use the communication tactics of restatin...
Can you actively listen and talk at the same time? Yes! It’s an easy skill to master. And as a result, you’ll be the preferred conversationalist in yo...
