Direct Communication

Nathan Loynes

What is today about?

The Supporting Literature

Let’s start at the end

I would argue that if there is one overarching ‘thing’ that you take from your degree when you graduate in 2016 is….

An increased sense of ‘self-awareness’

(In my opinion)

But first…We must consider:“Why is increased self-awareness important?”

Let’s work backwards again

• Your degree will lead to increased sense of self-awareness.

• This module will lead to increased sense of self-awareness.

• Studying communication will lead to increased sense of self-awareness.

• Studying your own communication tendencies will lead to increased sense of self-awareness.

• Studying your Non Verbal Communication will lead to increased sense of self-awareness.

The ‘SW’ part of the SWOT

Communication task 1

• Organise yourselves in terms of the date of your birth – only by number i.e. 17th next to 19th next to 21st etc.

Communication task 2

• Organise yourselves into groups based upon the month in which you were born.

Body Language: Quick Tips

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ZUXtGQkJcQ0

Body Language Quizhttp://dsc.discovery.com/tv-shows/curiosity/topics/body-language-quiz.htm

Body Language Documentary

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Cdz9TF2PPso

What is Self-Awareness?

Burnard (1992) defines self-awareness as: “The process of getting to know your feelings, attitudes and values. It is also learning about the effect you have on others”.

Our own ‘Self’ is the tool

Conclusion: why self-aware communication?

Self awareness brings self-confidenceSelf awareness inspires confidence in the people that we work with.