Introduction
Hey, how are you? Great, how’s work going? It’s fine. Listening to some people feels normal, but some people’s words leave a strong impression on us, making us want to meet them repeatedly. In the next few minutes, I’ll share 10 tips to help you improve your communication skills tenfold. People will enjoy talking to you, your relationships will improve, and you’ll achieve a lot in life. I’m saying this with confidence because I’ve transformed my personal and professional life by working on these skills.
Body Language
Without Speaking - First Tip: Bobby Deol in the movie 'Animal' effectively uses his body language without uttering a word to convey his presence. According to psychology, the first 7 seconds decide the impression you leave on someone. It’s said that your vibe attracts your tribe. Your stance, how you talk, your gestures, all say a lot about you. Renowned personalities like Ranveer Singh have a distinct style filled with confidence and energy. Here are six tips to solidify your vibe:
- 50-70 Rule for Eye Contact: While talking, maintain eye contact at least 50% of the time, and while listening, 70%. This shows interest and attention without seeming intense or creepy.
- Posture: Good posture shows confidence. A study found that standing in a power pose for a few minutes can increase testosterone (boosting confidence) and reduce cortisol (reducing stress).
- Hand Gestures: Using hand gestures makes you more convincing and attractive. However, balance is key—too few gestures can make you seem less confident, and too many can make you seem nervous.
- Avoid Crossed Arms: Sitting with crossed arms can make you seem unapproachable or unfriendly.
- Handshake: A firm, but not overly tight, handshake with maintained eye contact conveys confidence.
- Empathy: Understanding the emotions behind someone’s words shows genuine empathy, not just listening but feeling their emotions.
Communication Techniques
- Names Matter: The sweetest sound to anyone is their own name. Make sure to use people’s names correctly.
- Voice Modulation and Tone: Work on three P’s—Pitch, Pace, and Pause. High pitch can show excitement, low pitch can show seriousness. Moderate your pace to avoid confusion or boredom. Pauses can emphasize important points and make your speech more impactful.
Recording Practice: Record yourself speaking on a topic for a minute, then review to improve your pitch, pace, and pauses. - Echoing Technique: When in conversation, echo the other person’s words to show you’re listening and interested.
Humor and Storytelling
Humor: Use the switch technique to find the humorous angle in normal situations. Observing and adding a funny twist can make your communication engaging.
Level Down: Understand and communicate at the listener’s level. For instance, when dealing with children, get down to their eye level.
Storytelling: Use the car structure—Conflict, Action, Result—to make your stories engaging and relatable.
Emotional Control
Staying Calm: Maintain composure even in stressful situations. Use techniques like the Broken Record method from the book "How to Talk to Anyone," which involves calmly repeating your point to ensure it’s heard.
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By following these tips and techniques, you’ll see a significant improvement in your communication skills, leading to better relationships and more success in your life.chnique to find the humorous angle in normal situations. Observing and adding a funny twist can make your communication engaging.
