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Moscow 22.03.2024

📖 Case Study: "How to Approach Ray Dalio" At the beginning of summer, Vanya Khmelevsky, co-founder of Realweb & INMYROOM, shared his story on Facebook with the hashtag #LookingForCommunicationCoach. In this story, he confessed that he is an introvert who avoids social gatherings and feels uncomfortable when starting a conversation without a clear topic. In his own words, "Better to go to Date in hell." One day, Vanya experienced an event that prompted him to seek the help of a communication specialist. 😰 The Encounter: After flying from Dubai to JFK and going through passport control, he noticed that Ray Dalio was standing in front of him - a financier, investor, and author of business literature, "a man worth $20 billion." Just the thought of approaching and thanking him for his book triggered excitement in Vanya. On the one hand, the task seemed simple and low-risk, but the feeling that arose from the thought of "Approaching" held him back... 🤔 Reflecting on Missed Opportunities: Have you ever found yourself just standing there, missing opportunities to meet interesting people due to hesitation? 🚀 Taking Action: After this incident, Vanya decided to make a change. "I thought and decided to work with someone who could teach me how to approach Ray Dalio next time." 🌐 The World is Remarkably Small: The world turned out to be surprisingly small, and among our mutual acquaintances was a person who recommended me to Vanya, and we began working together. 🔍 A Systematic Approach: Over five sessions, we systematically developed an approach to communication, covering five levels: Content Delivery Perception Permission Rapport 🏆 Achieving Results: After sessions that spanned a month and a half with breaks for practice and self-analysis, Vanya achieved results. In his next post, he wrote: 🗣 Words of Gratitude: "In my previous life, I had already reached a point where I could allow myself not to worry about what and how I said things. But when you step out of your comfort zone, your level of permission resets almost entirely. You have to start all over again." 🙏 "In short, I want to thank Artem Bogdashin. Five sessions, and even someone as laid-back as me now has a solid structure in my mind. It works. If you're involved in negotiations or speaking publicly and have room for growth, I highly recommend it." 🤝 In Conclusion: In turn, I want to express my gratitude to Vanya for sharing his experience publicly. This can help people who experience similar anxiety when meeting influential people, addressing the public, or dealing with leadership. After all, everything we have is given to us by others, and communication skills play a crucial role in building healthy relationships and achieving success.

"Healthy Teams: Guiding into the World of Team Coaching" Over the past weekend, I spent three days working with trainers from the Erickson International at the "Team Coaching" workshop. In my 10 years of working with teams from various companies, I have witnessed a wide range of scenarios: destructive, functional, and underdeveloped teams. However, healthy teams, where values, relationships, results, and achievements align, have typically been a rarity. Usually, there are significant imbalances within teams. Some teams achieve results but pay the price with conflicts and burnout, while others have excellent team dynamics but lackluster results. The role of "team coaches" is to foster the development of healthy teams. I am pleased to be part of the creation of such a rare and important profession. I hope that the participants of the workshop, having acquired new skills, will be able to change the current situation, and we will see more "healthy" teams where harmonious relationships and outstanding results become the norm. 🙌🌟 #TeamCoaching #HealthyTeams #Development

Public Speaking Mastery: Evaluation, Common Mistakes, and Recommendations 🌟 Last Sunday, in Istanbul, an incredible event took place where both novice and experienced speakers from all around the world shared their ideas. The event was in the style of TED! 🌎🗣️ I was part of this event as a jury member, and my mission was to provide an objective assessment of the participants' expertise. Since I have experience in this field, my evaluation was based on strict criteria: 1️⃣ Idea: Did the speaker manage to inspire me with their idea, and can I summarize it in one sentence? 2️⃣ Structure: How clearly and systematically was the material presented? 3️⃣ Delivery: How did the speaker convey their content? What expressive techniques were used? How organic and precise was it? It's important to note that people often have fantastic ideas and excellent speech-writing skills, but their ability to convey information leaves much to be desired. The most common mistakes I observe include: 1️⃣ Inability to control their hands on stage. 2️⃣ Lack of audience attention management skills. 3️⃣ Lack of coordination in stage movements. These errors lead to chaos and nervousness, which are transmitted to the audience, causing the speaker to lose the audience's attention, and their idea remains unnoticed. So, dear friends, pay attention to your delivery! It's a skill that anyone can master. If you need assistance, consider reaching out to a professional or taking a specialized course where you'll learn specific tools like "4 points of attention," "coordination of eyes and hands," "frozen gesture," "smart pauses," and much more. It's like learning musical notes, enabling you to compose melodies and play symphonies. 🎶🎤✨

🌟 Make Yourself Noticed in the Group! 🌟   It's important to understand that every group operates under its own norms and rules, let's call them the "Main Line." It's what's considered acceptable and what's not. 👥📜   If you're new to the group, remember that from the very start, you're being judged by your appearance and behavior. If you always stay the same, you might get labeled – stereotyped. They might say you're "funny," "smart," "boring," "critical," or even "star" or "hottie." 😄🏆   The key is to stand out from the group's common framework. This can be both good and bad. 👀➕➖   Let's say everyone is friendly in the group, but you present yourself as more authoritative – that will grab attention. 💬🎯   When is the right moment to stand out? If you're new, start by blending in with the group until you're accepted. Then begin to stand out. But how? It's important to know what is valued by leadership, within the group, and what's missing. 🧠🔍   For instance, if you used to stay quiet during meetings, try standing up and saying, "I have an idea," and share it. Gradually do this, emphasizing what makes you unique. For example, taking initiative. 💡💪   Remember these two rules:   Timing – when's the best moment to stand out. How can you stand out? Appearance, behavior, style, values, qualities. Approach this consciously and comprehensively. ⏰🔑 If you're effectively standing out in the group, people will notice you. Leadership will recognize your efforts, opening more doors for career growth, exciting projects, and much more. The key is to approach this wisely. 🚀💼   Think, what's your motivation? What exactly can you highlight? And when is the best time to showcase yourself?   Best of luck on this journey! 🍀 #StandOutInTheGroup #GroupDynamics #PersonalGrowth #TeamworkSuccess #CareerAdvancement

🎤🚀 New Approach to Presentations: Transform Your Delivery! 🚀🎤 🔥 Hello, friends! 🔥 You know, we often prepare heaps of information for our presentations, but we often miss a crucial aspect – how we present it. We frequently limit ourselves to reading text with various intonations and slides, and then we don't know exactly what to do on stage. We either get stuck in one place or wander around the stage aimlessly and without justification. I've chosen a different path, and I want to share it with you. My methods are based on working with space, zoning, and psychogeography. For this purpose, I've developed 5 fundamental steps and 7 components that will allow you to create incredible presentations, enriching them not only with content but also with a unique delivery. 🛤️ Step 1: Zoning the Central Spot Find your central spot, where you'll conduct the major part of your presentation. Begin with a greeting, maintaining direct eye contact and a friendly tone. 📢 Swift transition to the left and specify the topic: "Our topic today..." 🌟 Important: Eyes and gestures should indicate visual aids, while your voice becomes more authoritative. 🚀 Step 2: Transition to a New Spot To prepare for one of the 7 components, take a step aside and say: "Before we begin..." 🔍 Important: Avoid direct eye contact. 🎯 Step 3: Selecting the Target Component Once you've taken the new spot, choose one of the 7 components: 1️⃣ "Bad News" – deliver them in a way that maintains a resourceful state. 2️⃣ "Goals" – define goals and the level of dependency. 3️⃣ "Stories" – recount memorable stories. 4️⃣ "Acknowledging Resistance" – don't conceal that you've noticed resistance. 5️⃣ "Pretend Authority" – the appearance of authority matters. 6️⃣ "Questions and Answers" – create a zone for questions. 7️⃣ "False Start" – start off-center, then return to the center to regroup. 🔄 Step 4: Returning to the Initial Spot When you return, fall silent and look down. Then, turn towards the audience. 🎙️ Step 5: Initiating the Formal Presentation Decide whether you want to integrate a "side" presentation or keep it separate from the main content. 🎯 Integration: Look at the component selection spot and "add" it with a gesture. 🔇 Separation: Don't mention the "external information object." 💥 This way, you'll create an amazing presentation that will be remembered for both your knowledge and your delivery! 💥 If you want to take your delivery to a new level and present material in an engaging way that captures every word, come for a consultation, and we will find an approach tailored specifically for you. Book a free consultation: https://lnkd.in/dyd78PCx Share your experiences in the comments below! 👇👇👇

🎉 Exciting News! 🌟 On September 9th, I'm thrilled to announce that I've received an invitation for the second time to be a part of the jury at an inspirational TED-style conference happening in Istanbul. Yes, the tables have turned – from being evaluated to now evaluating! 😄 For the past 10 years, I've dedicated myself to the same field – "Empowering People Through Communication." And it seems the time has come not only to be a trainer, speaker, and consultant, but also someone whose opinion matters. This is a kind of recognition for my skills and expertise from fellow professionals in the field. It's an honor to be seen as more than just a participant in this journey. Huge thanks to the organizers for their trust and providing me with this incredible opportunity! 🙌 #CommunicationExpert #TEDConference #Grateful

Communication Mastery Blueprint In my practice, I've taken numerous courses on communication, negotiations, and public speaking. Most of the time, I received abstract, philosophical, or strategic concepts, but rarely specific instructions. The approach in my training practice is different: we start with tactical methods and then develop strategies. An analogy from boxing: we first learn punches, then create battle tactics. In music, we learn notes before harmonies. I employ the "Communication House" system: foundation, three floors, and a roof. The foundation is content. You need to know what to say before deciding how to say it. The first floor involves nonverbal signals: how you speak. Eye contact, gestures, postures, voice tones, intonations. The second floor is perception. It's how you perceive others through your perception "windows." There are four "windows" of perception: a single individual, two interacting individuals, a group of people, the entire system of people. The third floor is "resolution." Who can say what and when, evaluating your role and status in the communication. The roof consists of vital skills: establishing contact, setting goals, assessing communication, behavioral flexibility. On each of these floors, I have separate techniques and methods that we explore with my clients. As a result, you gain: 1. A set of simple skills. 2. A system for applying these skills. 3. A preparation system for any communication This allows you to enhance your ability to influence people, build relationships, and achieve results. Explore the elements of this "house" with me and strengthen your skills. Welcome to the Communication House!

For me, leadership charisma has always been about the blend of achieving results while building relationships. I still vividly remember my first conversation with my supervisor who calmly and respectfully presented me with a choice. He said, "You have two options: 1. We work together and take responsibility for the results collectively. I'll always find time to support you. If this option doesn't suit you, then 2. Don't waste my time or yours." At that moment, I felt a profound sense of respect because no one had ever communicated with me so openly in the workplace before. Since then, many years have passed, and we no longer work together. Our paths diverged - he founded his own company, and I pursued private practice. We even live in different countries, yet we remain close friends. This experience has highlighted the enduring impact of genuine respect and candid communication on leadership dynamics.