Crash Courses in Communication with Alex Perry

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This podcast answers some of life's most challenging and awkward communication questions. We cover everything from diffusing a jerk to asking for a raise. We'll talk about how to start a conversation at a networking event, and what to do if your nose starts running in the middle of a presentation. You'll learn how to handle these situations with ease. These episodes are based on actual questions from my clients every day and come with practical tips you can start using immediately. I've kept these episodes short, so you get just what you need, when you need it, without having to listen through long, drawn-out interviews. Listen, whether you're talking at work, home, or just hanging out with your friends, there isn't an aspect of your life that isn't impacted by your communication, so why not be the absolute best you can be?

What Do I Do with My Hands?

Mar 31, 2022

Sometimes, it's hard to know what to do with your handy dandy hands when you’re talking. Especially when you’re doing something that feels important, like presenting, interviewing, or networking with people you don't know. If you’re not sure what to do with your hand when you’re talking; try these suggestions:

How to Add Humor to a Presentation

Mar 17, 2022

Here are three things to consider before you add humor to your presentation.

1.) Am I a funny person?

Some folks feel or get pressure to "be funny." They think, "If I'm funny, my audience will like me

more," which isn't necessarily true. If you're not comfortable being funny, your attempts at humor can

come off as being...

How to Handle a Difficult Conversation

Mar 3, 2022

The more you ignore problems, the bigger they get. It’s not easier… Its avoidance.

If this is you…you're not alone. "A 2017 survey of 1,344 full-time employees sponsored by Quantum Workplace and Fierce Conversations found that 53 percent of employees are handling “toxic” situations by ignoring them."