Communicate to Motivate

A speaker has many goals as they develop a presentation, but one goal remains central: leave a lasting impact. This is where audience comes into play. Everything the speaker does before, during, and after the presentation is all about the audience receiving the message. It is important to know that how they perceive the message matters so we must leave very little room for misconception. When we know who is in our audience, we can deliver an exception message intended for them. They will feel more engaged with the message knowing they are getting something specifically for them. Know thy audience! ---------------------------------- 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

There is so much talk about people fearing public speaking over pretty much everything...including death! Like anything, public speaking can become a learned skill that just takes intentional refinement and trial and error. In this episode we discuss the whys behind a fear of public speaking and how the body goes into survival mode if we are not prepared. There are many links between being prepared for a presentation and the amount of nerves you feel. The end goal is to know that we must learn to manage anxiety with speaking because it will never truly go away. We learn to channel it toward an energetic delivery that will help people to remember your message. I try to use my decade worth of experience teaching public speaking as well as doing it professionally to help ease a lot of nerves out there. 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

Leah Clapper is a gymnast for the currently ranked No. 1 University of Florida gymnastics team. Her path to UF started in Ann Arbor, Michigan, where she became a 'senior elite level' gymnast before signing with UF three years ago. Listen in as Leah talks about life as an ambitious student-athlete, her trials and hardships during her freshman year and how it was actually her Mom that helped snap her out of a difficult mental situation in her life. Leah discusses the importance of communication among team mates, the love they share for each other (even as competitors for limited starting spots) and the balance between love and accountability. All of this contributes to the positive and successful culture of UF Gymnastics. In addition to athletics, Leah is driven to help people eat healthy and become their personal best. She has a food blog on Instagram as well as a podcast and both endeavors help in the mental and physical worlds of all her readers and listeners. Leah is a beam specialist but has all-around capabilities and is definitely a well-rounded student-athlete looking to make a positive difference in our world. Food blog: @zestandfinesse Gymnastics: @leahclapper5 Podcast: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/zest-and-progress/id1545070406?uo=4 'Search Zest and Progress' on all podcast platforms Web site: https://www.zestandfinesse.com/z&f/ ----------------- 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

Join us as we look at the final three Enneagram descriptions and the communication strategies best suited for each one. This has been an enlightening look at just how different we all are. There are so much variations to our personalities, and the way in which we all want to be communicated with is so vastly different as well. ------ 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

This week we are focusing on the Enneagram descriptions of the individualist, the investigator, and the loyalist. All three of these personality types are very different and each comes with a unique communication strategy. Take the time to figure out which Enneagram description you most identify with as well as the people around you. It's important to learn about the personality types of others so we can mirror communication strategies that are common with each type. When type people are communicating effectively, the relationship can grow to new heights. Enneagram Descriptions: https://www.enneagraminstitute.com/type-descriptions ------------------ 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

This week I take a deep dive into the first three Enneagram descriptions which are the reformer, the helper, and the achiever. After doing a brief review of the common personality traits associated with each description, you will hear about specific communication strategies for each personality type. Take the time to figure out which Enneagram description you most identify with as well as the people around you. It's important to learn about the personality types of others so we can mirror communication strategies that are common with each type. When type people are communicating effectively, the relationship can grow to new heights. Enneagram Descriptions: https://www.enneagraminstitute.com/type-descriptions ------------------ 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

Know thyself! This ancient phrase rings true today as we should be seeking a deeper understanding of who we are, what our personality is about, and HOW we want to be communicated with. Once we achieve this, we can seek understanding of others around us. This new series will take us through the Enneagram descriptions of our personality and cover all 9 over the next few weeks. This introduction episode will serve as an opener to the importance of understanding personality types and the communication styles associated with each one. Take Personality Tests here: Enneagram: https://www.truity.com/test/enneagram-personality-test Birds on a Wire: https://birdsonawiremoms.com/quiz ------------------ 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

I was fortunate to be the first guest on the hit podcast 'Relationships GPS' with Anna Feggari & Madalina Miron. We talk all things communication and love in a 'take the gloves' off type conversation. This interview covers topics related to intimacy, conflict, kids, significant others, breaking communication barriers, male-to-male communication, and so much more. It's a true, genuine look at the impact communication has on relationships and love. ------------------- Find Relationships GPS: https://open.spotify.com/show/3ddNtoDLvBVp86ELJ7sAVK https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/relationships-gps/id1517647506 -------------------- 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

This episode will encourage all of us to look inward and ask: Am I a civil communicator? As a society, there are times we are addicted to self-expression when restraint may be the best form of expression there is. If we are to heal divides and fix broken relationships, we need to develop a level of understanding and empathy. Additionally, we begin to free ourselves from the burden of always needing to express an opinion or thought and listen better. ------------------------- 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

It's time to end our mini-series, Don't Blink, with some simple but powerful reminders that we must enjoy the moments, large or small. I will ask the question during the episode: Why do something if you're not going to enjoy it? Don't Blink has been all about spending quality time with our loved ones, our kids, our significant others, etc. because we can't get moments back! When you live in the present, you live for the moment and attach meaning and significance to memories. Your emotions and your memories are tied together. So enjoy this finale, enjoy the moment, enjoy your relationships, and thanks for being on this journey! --------------------------- 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