TriviumU: Timeless Training for Professional Communicators
Ben Crosby is a professor of rhetoric and a communication skills consultant. He teaches courses in public speaking and presenting, argumentation and debate, technical and professional communication, persuasion and selling, and the history of rhetoric. His work is regularly published in his field’s top academic journals and conferences. He is also the author of Presentations as Performance: A Professional’s Guide to Better Speaking. In his free time, he spends time with his wife, Rebecca, their four kids, and their cat, Arza. He is an avid Utah Jazz fan.
Are you an interrupter? Or, are you the one who struggles to enter the conversation? Learn this loophole and ask the “permission seeking question.” For all things soft skills and communication, check out triviumu.com. #softskills #communication #persuasion #professionaldevelopment #rhetoric #career #careeradvice #executivecoach #learnontiktok #interruptor #triviumu
1 min; May 29, 2023
#jobinterview time and the obligatory question is posed, “So tell me a little bit about yourself.” This is a fantastic opportunity to steer the interview, just prepare ahead of time. Be concise but make sure your answer highlights your qualifications while still giving the interviewer a peak into your personality. Include personal interests, hobbies, certifications, and show enthusiasm for the opportunity! #careeradvice #careertiktok #careergoals #jobtips #softskills #rhetoric #triviumu
2 mins; May 29, 2023
We do an okay job preparing our recent collage grads with the needed #hardskills (technical skills) to enter the #workforce. But the #softskills are lacking according to #payscale dotcom. It’s time to invest in employee training. Invest in yourself and set yourself apart from the competition! #discount code of 40% off in bio. #communicationskills #presentation #publicspeaking #leadership #math #computerskills #onlinecourse #workshop #ROI #hrprofessionals #triviumu
1 min; May 28, 2023
(Step 4 of 6) Appreciating versus evaluating. When done right, your answer will connect with and further engage the audience. So don’t say “great question”, rather, say “thank you for that question because…” #softskills #communicationskills #careertips #executivecoaching #tiptok #presentation #fyp #qanda #triviumu
50 secs; May 25, 2023
(Step 3 of 6) Restating their question with this simple technique is so critical to owning the Q&A. “I want to make sure I understand your question, what your asking is…” #softskills #communicationskills #careertips #executivecoaching #tiptok #presentation #listening #fyp #qanda #triviumu
1 min; May 24, 2023
How will #artificialintelligence, such as #chatgpt, affect your #jobsecurity? Which skills will be even more valuable in this growing age of #AI? #softskills #communicationskills #careertips #executivecoaching #tiptok #leadership #collaboration #persuasion #presentation #fyp #triviumu
2 mins; May 23, 2023
(Step 2 of 6) There is an art to inviting questions and an art to listening. #Listen thoughtfully and without interruption so that your response is true to the question. #qanda #presentation #eyecontact #softskillstraining #communicationskills #careertips #executivecoaching #tiptok #fyp #persuasion #triviumu
56 secs; May 22, 2023