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Centre Brain communications

A self-led online course about the keys to effective communication

Course details

Language
English
Duration
3 hours
Cost
Free

What will you gain from the course?

  • A greater understanding of what makes a piece of communication impactful or memorable.
  • Practical tools that will allow you to apply the concept of the Centre Brain to your own communications.

Course highlights

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  1. What is the concept of the Centre Brain and what are the five keys to effective communication? Learn why some communications are impactful and memorable, and why others are not.

  2. Learn about the first key to unlocking the Centre Brain, pictures, and how Jesus used pictures of daily life in his ministry to communicate effectively.

  3. Learn about the use of ideas, the second key to unlocking the Centre Brain, and how Jesus used compelling ideas to explain to his listeners what the Kingdom of heaven is like.

  4. Learn the importance of communicating the 'why' information and not simply the 'what'. 

  5. Learn about the value of developing an emotional connection with your audience if you want them to act on your communication.

  6. Learn about contrast and the importance of offering your audience two contrasting options if you want a positive response. 

  7. Recap what you have learned throughout this course and reflect upon a passage from Matthew's gospel which used all five of the keys to effective communication.

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What have previous learners said?

  • Literally mind-blowing. I am now aware of the way I communicate and receive information.

  • The course has further equipped me for more effective and efficient communication skills.

  • The use of pictures really brings the memory to Jesus teaching and preaching in life.

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