First Time Facilitator FTF235: Using the House of Communication to Create Contrast in Your Workshops with Michael Grinder (#bestof episode)
Can you use space to create contrast, even in a virtual call? Today’s guest proves that you can!
We have an absolute world-leader in the field of nonverbal communication joining us on the show this week, Michael Grinder.
Michael has over 40 years of experience training thousands of groups. Known as the pioneer of nonverbal communication, Michael helps executives and educators assess people more accurately, connect with others more deeply, and build their charisma.
We explore how to use his famous model, the House of Communication in our workshops.
During this conversation, I picked up so many incredibly nuanced things you can do to boost the clarity of my communication in both virtual and face-to-face workshop environments.
The beauty of this conversation is how Michael talks about the large and the small, the micro and the macro, the philosophy around what you do, and then the micro: what type of chair you need, in order to do that.
We also delve into using space, and how to segment space within our environments.
About today’s guest: Michael Grinder
Michael Grinder has over 40 years of experience training thousands of groups. Known as the pioneer of nonverbal communication, Michael helps executives and educators assess people more accurately, connect with others more deeply, and build their charisma.
Two well-known experts personally trained Michael in the field of communication: Carl Rogers, the father of humanistic psychology, and Michael’s brother, Dr. John Grinder, co-founder of Neuro-Linguistic Programming.
Over his career, Michael has written 14 books, which have been translated into seven languages. He’s a sought-after speaker for national and international events and has presented on seven continents. Some of Michael’s additional achievements include:
- National Director of NLP for Education
- Teacher of the year at three different schools in California, Washington, and Oregon.
- Recipient of the 2019 DACH “Mediator of the Year.”
Today, Michael continues to train individuals and companies, and volunteers with community organizations. He lives in Washington State with Gail, the love of his life.
In this episode you will learn:
- Importance of non-verbal elements in virtual workshop
- Tips to better utilise our voice in a workshop
- How you can “block/anchor” elements of the room during face-to-face and virtual workshops
- How to be confident during in-person and online workshops
- How to use your hands effectively, anytime you communicate
- The difference between Intellectual safety vs. Emotional safety
- ABC's of conveying a message for in-person or virtual facilitation
Resources mentioned in the show:
- Learn more about Michael Grinder on his website
- 5 Circles of Humanness
- Learn more about non-verbal communications tips by Michael Grinder on House of Communications
- Connect with Michael Grinder on LinkedIn
- Watch more non-verbal communications tips on Michael’s
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