{"id":3738,"date":"2020-06-10T17:09:31","date_gmt":"2020-06-10T15:09:31","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.crossroadcoaching.nl\/?page_id=3738"},"modified":"2020-09-14T17:51:55","modified_gmt":"2020-09-14T15:51:55","slug":"communication-skills","status":"publish","type":"page","link":"https:\/\/www.crossroadcoaching.nl\/en\/services\/communication-skills\/","title":{"rendered":"Communication Skills"},"content":{"rendered":"<p>This training is suitable for individuals and groups who want to improve their skills in one or more communication domains. We can talk and read a lot about communication, but I have found that you learn most by actually doing it.<\/p>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignright size-medium wp-image-3552\" src=\"https:\/\/www.crossroadcoaching.nl\/wp\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/07\/iStock-863553004-300x200.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"300\" height=\"200\" style=\"margin-top: 7px; margin-bottom: 20px;\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.crossroadcoaching.nl\/wp\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/07\/iStock-863553004-300x200.jpg 300w, https:\/\/www.crossroadcoaching.nl\/wp\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/07\/iStock-863553004-768x512.jpg 768w, https:\/\/www.crossroadcoaching.nl\/wp\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/07\/iStock-863553004-1024x683.jpg 1024w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 300px) 100vw, 300px\" \/>In this training, you will role-play using both general situations and situations based on the examples you provide. In a safe learning environment, you will work with a training actor and trainer to improve your conversation techniques.<\/p>\n<p>The majority of people who choose to do this feel a bit anxious about practicing it. Fortunately, this anxiety quickly disappears in most people and they really appreciate the benefits of this method. The benefits of practicing are:<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>You will notice what works and what does not.<\/li>\n<li>You will often gain different insights by experiencing it rather than talking about it.<\/li>\n<li>You will have already done it once, which will make it easier to do in the future.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p><em>You will push your limits in a safe learning environment; something you might not have dared to do in real-life situations.<\/em><\/p>\n<p>Good communication is a skill that offers you many possibilities in your contact with others. Characteristics of highly developed communication skills are:<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>You can easily communicate with many different people.<\/li>\n<li>You are able to understand others quickly and well.<\/li>\n<li>You are able to tell a story in a clear and concise way.<\/li>\n<li>You can express your inner feelings or your opinion of something.<\/li>\n<li>Others know where they stand with you because of how clear you are.<\/li>\n<li>You often manage to avoid misunderstandings, and chances are that you can resolve any conflicts quickly.<\/li>\n<li>Your speaking and listening abilities are well balanced.<\/li>\n<li>You take a firm and respectful position during a conversation or meeting.<\/li>\n<li>Others consider you to be a pleasant conversation partner they can easily approach and talk to.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p>If your communication skills are insufficient (in certain situations), you can experience a great deal of difficulty. Characteristics of this are:<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>You find it difficult to hold the attention of your audience.<\/li>\n<li>You talk more than others might find pleasant.<\/li>\n<li>You listen more than you speak up.<\/li>\n<li>A false impression of you is created.<\/li>\n<li>You find it difficult to put into words what you think of something or what you are feeling.<\/li>\n<li>Others have difficulty knowing where they stand with you.<\/li>\n<li>You often feel misunderstood or unseen.<\/li>\n<li>You find it difficult to get to the heart of the matter or to stick to the narrative thread.<\/li>\n<li>You have difficulty expressing things succinctly and concisely.<\/li>\n<li>There are too many misunderstandings or unnecessary tensions due to your lack of clarity.<\/li>\n<li>You are unable to address others.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p>Subjects we can train your communication skills in:<br \/>\nIntroductions, listening skills, being clear, job interviews, giving and receiving feedback.<\/p>\n<p><strong>\u00a0<\/strong><\/p>\n<div style=\"padding-bottom:20px; padding-top:10px;\" class=\"hupso-share-buttons\"><!-- Hupso Share Buttons - https:\/\/www.hupso.com\/share\/ --><a class=\"hupso_toolbar\" href=\"https:\/\/www.hupso.com\/share\/\"><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/static.hupso.com\/share\/buttons\/lang\/nl\/share-small.png\" style=\"border:0px; padding-top: 5px; float:left;\" alt=\"Share Button\"\/><\/a><script type=\"text\/javascript\">var hupso_services_t=new Array(\"Twitter\",\"Facebook\",\"Google Plus\",\"Linkedin\",\"Tumblr\",\"Email\");var hupso_background_t=\"#EAF4FF\";var hupso_border_t=\"#66CCFF\";var hupso_toolbar_size_t=\"small\";var hupso_image_folder_url = \"\";var hupso_url_t=\"\";var hupso_title_t=\"Communication%20Skills\";<\/script><script type=\"text\/javascript\" src=\"https:\/\/static.hupso.com\/share\/js\/share_toolbar.js\"><\/script><!-- Hupso Share Buttons --><\/div>","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>This training is suitable for individuals and groups who want to improve their skills in one or more communication domains. We can talk and read a lot about communication, but I have found that you learn most by actually doing it. In this training, you will role-play using both general situations and situations based on the examples you provide. In a safe learning environment, you will work with a training actor and trainer to improve your conversation techniques. The majority of people who choose to do this feel a bit anxious about practicing it. 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