How To Improve Your Communication Skills From The Comfort of Your Home

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Have you ever stopped to think about how much learning has changed over the years?

Society has come a long way from the days of needing to sit in a stuffy classroom, scribbling notes while trying to keep your eyes open during a lecture. With the rise of the digital age, learning has become more accessible and more convenient.

One of the biggest advantages of digital learning is the ability to take self-paced courses. As a working professional, there’s no doubt you have a busy schedule and limited free time. With self-paced courses, you can learn at your own pace – meaning there’s no more rushing around to make it to a particular location on time or sacrificing your evenings and weekends to attend a course. You can learn when it's convenient for you, whether that's early in the morning, late at night, or even on your lunch break.

At Connect To The Core, we are big advocates for being able to learn at your own pace and on the go. Fun fact: there was once a time when our signature course, Encore Communication Coaching was only offered in-person. Those days are long gone. While we still love the format of in-person Encore, we knew the importance of providing a completely virtual version that offered the same results – especially at the height of the pandemic.

It was also during 2020 that we began developing our series of digital courses that give you all the amazing benefits of communication and presenting coaching in a do-at-your-own-pace format.

The Importance of Communication Coaching and Courses

If you’ve been following the Connect To The Core blog or keeping up with our Instagram, you already know about the benefits of communication coaching and the importance of continuing to develop your communication skills. The truth is – no matter what industry you work in, communication is likely a key part of your job. And of course, communication goes far beyond your career.

Whether you're giving a presentation to a room full of people, writing an email to a colleague, or having a conversation with your boss or a family member, your ability to communicate effectively can make or break your success. Good communication skills can help you build relationships, inspire confidence, and get ahead.

Communication isn't something that comes naturally to everyone, and it also isn’t a skill that you can ever put a stamp on and say ‘all done!’ No matter where you’re at in your journey, communication is a skill that always has room for improvement and refinement. That’s where our digital courses come in. If you want to learn more about some of the digital communication courses we offer, keep on reading.

Become a Communication Rockstar Digital Course

First up on the Connect To The Core digital course roster is our Become a Communication Rockstar course. This self-paced, mini and mighty course walks you through a powerful scorecard that I've developed after over 30 years as a communication coach.

This scorecard goes in-depth on the nine characteristics of highly effective communicators that I’ve identified during my career as a public speaker, coach and consultant. By using this scorecard and following the steps outlined in the course, you'll have a clearer understanding of where you are in your communication journey and walk away with actionable next steps.

The best part about Become a Communication Rockstar? It can be completed in an afternoon. That means within a few hours of learning and reflection you'll be well on your way to becoming an exceptional communicator. It’s the perfect solution if you’re looking to take the next step towards improving your public speaking skills and don’t have time for a lengthy program.

And hey, if you’re not ready to commit to a course right now, no sweat. You can download our complimentary communication scorecard here and see how it works for you. No strings attached.

How To Deliver a Kick-Ass Presentation Digital Course

With all that said, you might be looking for something a little more in-depth. Something that will take your presentation skills to the next level and give you a roadmap for developing a presentation that drives results. Enter How to Deliver a Kick-ass Presentation – our second self-paced course that’s designed to teach you how to own a room and deliver more compelling presentations, including design and delivery.

This course has seven modules that cover everything from effective introductions to vocal texture, energy and projection, language, movement, and more. By the time you've completed this course, you'll have the tools and knowledge that took me nearly 30 years to accumulate.

When you sign up for How to Deliver a Kick-ass Presentation, you also receive additional support and bonuses, including a private coaching call with one of our communication coaches, Shannon Doyle. This call is your opportunity to get personalized feedback on your newly acquired skills, answer any questions you have and improve your communication even further.

The best part about both of these digital courses? They’re 100% self-paced. That means you can learn on your own schedule and from the comfort of your own home or office. No more rushing to be somewhere or worrying about scheduling conflicts. You can learn whenever it's convenient for you and you have lifetime access.

Encore Communication Coaching

Last and not least in our digital course lineup, we have our signature program, Encore Communication Coaching. It’s important to note that this course is not self paced, and I still think it’s important to mention it in our digital course library because of its flexibility as an entirely virtual experience. Encore is a six-session program that takes place over the course of three weeks, and it’s the program to be in if you’re serious about taking your communication skills to the next level.

Encore is an interactive course led by Shannon (my wonderful co-coach) and I, and we typically have anywhere from 4 to 8 people enrolled in each cohort. Our participants are eager to learn, willing to give and accept feedback, and of course – have lots of fun along the way. By the end of Encore you’ll have developed and delivered a 5-7 minute presentation to your peers, and received ample real-time feedback and coaching by both of your coaches over the course of the sessions.

If you’re looking for an interactive digital program to take your communication and public speaking skills to the next level, Encore is for you my friend. And you don’t have to take my word for it, you can check out what past participants have said here.

Conclusion

Digital courses are the quickest, most convenient way to gain mastery on any subject as a working professional – hands down. They allow you to learn at your own pace, on your own schedule, and in your own way.

When it comes to professional development, career advancement and overall life satisfaction and success, communication is the most important skill you can develop. Our digital courses at Connect To The Core are the perfect solution for improving your presentation skills, whether you're looking to enhance your public speaking, writing, listening abilities and beyond. To learn more about Become a Communication Rockstar, How To Deliver a Kick-Ass Presentation, and Encore Communication Coaching – check out this page for all of the details.