First Time Facilitator FTF244: Get to the Point with Sally Prosser
Feb 29, 2024
Sally Prosser, a voice and confidence coach with a rich background in TV reporting and drama teaching, shares her expertise in communication. She discusses the concept of 'breveloquence'—the marriage of brevity and eloquence—for clear messaging. Sally highlights the power of storytelling, the importance of silence, and how personal stories can boost confidence. The conversation also teases their exciting upcoming workshop, 'Get to the Point', which aims to improve effective communication skills for all.
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Brevity Is Key in Communication
- People often struggle with being too long-winded and not getting to the point quickly in conversations or meetings.
- Attention spans are shorter, so delivering concise, valuable messages immediately is essential.
Practice Coherent, Concise Speech
- Develop the skill to produce concise and coherent speech for better communication.
- Practice getting to the point to respect listeners' time and improve clarity.
Breviloquence Combines Brevity and Eloquence
- Over-explaining often stems from a lack of confidence, leading to speech that lacks brevity and clarity.
- Breviloquence combines brevity and eloquence to communicate messages powerfully and succinctly.
