Crash Courses in Communication with Alex Perry
This podcast answers some of life’s most challenging and awkward communication questions. We cover everything from how to diffuse jerks, to asking for a raise, how to start a conversation at a networking event, and even what to do if your nose starts running in the middle of a presentation. When you listen, you’ll learn how to handle conversations with ease. These episodes are based on real questions I get from my clients every day and are filled with practical tips you can start using immediately. And, 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? Your words matter and it’s time to take your talking next level. Are you ready?
- Update frequency
- every 12 days
- Average duration
- 10 minutes
- Episodes
- 54
- Years Active
- 2020 - 2023
How to Handle a Difficult Conversation
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 F…
How to Stop Over Explaining
How to Avoid Over Explaining Here are a few things you can do that will help.
1.) Write down what you're going to say before you say it. 2.) Pause. Take a breath and ask yourself, "Does the person…
How to Avoid Email Hell
If you find yourself in email hell on a regular basis, you aren't alone. Email sucks away the life of many an employee. On average, you're receiving about eighty emails a day, sending close to for…
Three Words That Make You a Communication Rockstar
If you want to be a communication Rockstar you’ve got to start using this simple three-word phrase. "Tell me more." When you ask someone to tell you more, about themselves, their idea, their opinion…
How to Introduce Yourself without Sounding Like a Dork
Introducing yourself can be much easier and less painful if you follow these simple tips…
- Remind yourself that there’s no such thing as a perfect introduction.
- Second, keep your introduction simple.…
Welcome to Crash Courses in Communication with Alex Perry
This podcast answers some of life’s most challenging and awkward communication questions everything from how to diffuse jerks, to asking for a raise, how to start a conversation at a networking event…
Part Two: Gary Noesner Interview
You're going to love part two of my interview with Gary. If you missed part one, I suggest you go back and listen to that first, before you dive into this episode.
Here, Gary answers questions about…
Part One: Interview with Gary Noesner
In this two-part series, I interview Gary Noesner. Gary Noesner retired from the FBI in 2003 following a 30-year career as an investigator, instructor, and negotiator. A significant focus of his caree…
How Do I Get Better at Storytelling?
This is a question I get asked All. Of. The Time. I hope that by now you're starting to figure out that my answer to this question will be simple, and not necessarily easy. In this episode, I'm tack…
How much research do you need to do before you speak?
Today, I'm answering a question from my good friend, Jared Olsen. Jared is the head of Customer Success and a Product Evangelist for Motivosity. "How much research must you do before you can talk abo…
Why would anyone care about what I have to say?
Hi, I’m Alex Perry host of the Practically Speaking podcast, where I demystify and simplify public speaking so you can say what you need and want to say.
I created this podcast because I want to talk…
It's no wonder you hate public speaking.
It’s no wonder you hate public speaking. Why your hands get sweaty, your heart beats fast; your mouth goes dry. Why, when something goes wrong, you panic, why you spend hours practicing only to end…
My Native Language is Typo
My native language is typo. I speak and write typo, and while I use spell check, grammar check, Grammarly, and occasionally an editor who extends mercy upon me, I still mess up. It's important that…