Communicate to Motivate

SPECIAL EDITION This Power 5 looks at a Yahoo Finance article from early January highlighting the importance of communication as a top skill employers want in 2022. Regular episode will be available on Monday. These 'special edition' Power 5's will appear randomly throughout the year for extra content! -------------------------------------------- Dr. Jim Van Allan is a speaker & trainer for schools and companies across the nation. He has over a decade worth of experience helping individuals and organizations with communication, leadership, and personal development skills. He is also a Professor of Communication Studies and teaches classes on communication, public speaking, and interpersonal communication. He's also a family man and lives with his wife and two boys in South Florida. New podcast episode every Monday where we turn the personal into the powerful! www.JimVanAllan.com @JimVanAllan on all social media

We've all been in those situations where a friend, colleague, or family member approaches us and opens up about a difficult situation. All of a sudden, our minds go blank on what to say or we say something completely garbled. It's time to be prepared in the area of 'What do I say?' if you are caught in this situation. Most of the time, they happen out of nowhere so it is best to be prepared. --------------------------- Dr. Jim Van Allan is a speaker & trainer for schools and companies across the nation. He has over a decade worth of experience helping individuals and organizations with communication, leadership, and personal development skills. He is also a Professor of Communication Studies and teaches classes on communication, public speaking, and interpersonal communication. He's also a family man and lives with his wife and two boys in South Florida. New podcast episode every Monday where we turn the personal into the powerful! www.JimVanAllan.com @JimVanAllan on all social media

Our last Power 5 episode before we switch back to regular episodes. I explore three ways you can strengthen your friendships and friends' groups in the new year. We are meant to strive for personal relationships in this world and just need some strategies to make them better and more fulfilling. You can look forward to future series such as: The Ripple Effect and What To Say coming up next. Enjoy! --------------------------------------------- Dr. Jim Van Allan is a speaker & trainer for schools and companies across the nation. He has over a decade worth of experience helping individuals and organizations with communication, leadership, and personal development skills. He is also a Professor of Communication Studies and teaches classes on communication, public speaking, and interpersonal communication. He's also a family man and lives with his wife and two boys in South Florida. New podcast episode every Monday where we turn the personal into the powerful! www.JimVanAllan.com @JimVanAllan on all social media

Take.Your.Thoughts.Captive. The only way 2022 will feel different than 2021/2020 is if you finally say: I am in control of my mind, actions, thoughts, and responses. This is a year about being in control of you and your family. Let's not fall for the traps and go 'down the rabbit hole'. ------------------------------------- Dr. Jim Van Allan is a speaker & trainer for schools and companies across the nation. He has over a decade worth of experience helping individuals and organizations with communication, leadership, and personal development skills. He is also a Professor of Communication Studies and teaches classes on communication, public speaking, and interpersonal communication. He's also a family man and lives with his wife and two boys in South Florida. New podcast episode every Monday where we turn the personal into the powerful! www.JimVanAllan.com @JimVanAllan on all social media

Consistency. Consistency. Consistency. Consistency. Consistency. Need to hear anymore? Goals, development, and everything else is always a process and requires two things: encouragement and, you guessed it....consistency! Make this year the best one yet! ----------------------------------- Dr. Jim Van Allan is a speaker & trainer for schools and companies across the nation. He has over a decade worth of experience helping individuals and organizations with communication, leadership, and personal development skills. He is also a Professor of Communication Studies and teaches classes on communication, public speaking, and interpersonal communication. He's also a family man and lives with his wife and two boys in South Florida. New podcast episode every Monday where we turn the personal into the powerful! www.JimVanAllan.com @JimVanAllan on all social media

What a year and what a year of podcast series' it has been! We touched on many fascinating subjects from personality and communication types, public speaking, communication with the self and what every relationship needs. It was a personal and honest look at many broad communication topics to motivate you in the best areas of your life! Come listen to some of the most important take-aways and lessons from 2021. ---------------------------- Dr. Jim Van Allan is a speaker & trainer for schools and companies across the nation. He has over a decade worth of experience helping individuals and organizations with communication, leadership, and personal development skills. He is also a Professor of Communication Studies and teaches classes on communication, public speaking, and interpersonal communication. He's also a family man and lives with his wife and two boys in South Florida. New podcast episode every Monday where we turn the personal into the powerful! www.JimVanAllan.com @JimVanAllan on all social media

We are all on a journey of personal and professional development. The process can feel long and tiring at times. Let's not complicate the process with unrealistic expectations and long visions and resolution lists. A one-word vision has the power to fuel and motivate you as you venture into the new year. It can give you a strong foundation in which to grow from as the year moves on. Visions are meant to be shared, celebrated, and put into motion. The best is yet to come! Jim Van Allan's One Word Vision for 2022: ROOTED John 15:5 ------------------ Dr. Jim Van Allan is a speaker & trainer for schools and companies across the nation. He has over a decade worth of experience helping individuals and organizations with communication, leadership, and personal development skills. He is also a Professor of Communication Studies and teaches classes on communication, public speaking, and interpersonal communication. He's also a family man and lives with his wife and two boys in South Florida. New podcast episode every Monday where we turn the personal into the powerful! www.JimVanAllan.com @JimVanAllan on all social media

Tis' the season for holiday parties and get-togethers. Listen in as we focus on asking the right questions to party-goers and avoiding the wrong ones. This episode contains some party tactics and techniques to give you the edge in conversation and, most of all, enjoy yourself! ----------------------- Dr. Jim Van Allan is a speaker & trainer for schools and companies across the nation. He has over a decade worth of experience helping individuals and organizations with communication, leadership, and personal development skills. He is also a Professor of Communication Studies and teaches classes on communication, public speaking, and interpersonal communication. He's also a family man and lives with his wife and two boys in South Florida. New podcast episode every Monday where we turn the personal into the powerful! www.JimVanAllan.com @JimVanAllan on all social media

We continue looking at how to have good family conversations this holiday season. This episode looks at not being a communication bully, turn-taking, not interrupting, and not sweating the small stuff. Embrace the family quirks and enjoy the experience! ------------------ Dr. Jim Van Allan is a speaker & trainer for schools and companies across the nation. He has over a decade worth of experience helping individuals and organizations with communication, leadership, and personal development skills. He is also a Professor of Communication Studies and teaches classes on communication, public speaking, and interpersonal communication. He's also a family man and lives with his wife and two boys in South Florida. New podcast episode every Monday where we turn the personal into the powerful! www.JimVanAllan.com @JimVanAllan on all social media

We begin a short series on exploring the best communication practices for interacting with family over the holidays. Each week we'll reveal some tips to help you feel more engaged as you interact with many different people this holiday season. This episode focuses on asking the right questions, having an exit strategy, finding commonalities, and asking yourself 'Am I talking too much?' ---------------------------------------------- Dr. Jim Van Allan is a speaker & trainer for schools and companies across the nation. He has over a decade worth of experience helping individuals and organizations with communication, leadership, and personal development skills. He is also a Professor of Communication Studies and teaches classes on communication, public speaking, and interpersonal communication. He's also a family man and lives with his wife and two boys in South Florida. New podcast episode every Monday where we turn the personal into the powerful! www.JimVanAllan.com @JimVanAllan on all social media