COM 91 — Become an Empowered and Confident Communicator
Quarter: Summer
Instructor(s): Amy Eliza Wong
Date(s): Jun 29
Class Recording Available: No
Class Meeting Day: Saturday
Grade Restriction: NGR only; no credit/letter grade
Class Meeting Time: 10:00 am—4:30 pm (PT)
Tuition: $335
Refund Deadline: Jun 22
Unit(s): 0
Enrollment Limit: 30
Status: Closed
Quarter: Summer
Day: Saturday
Duration: 1 day
Time: 10:00 am—4:30 pm (PT)
Date(s): Jun 29
Unit(s): 0
Tuition: $335
Refund Deadline: Jun 22
Instructor(s): Amy Eliza Wong
Grade Restriction: NGR only; no credit/letter grade
Enrollment Limit: 30
Recording Available: No
Status: Closed
Are you ready to transform your communication skills and boost your confidence? Communication is deeply intertwined with our identities, life experiences, and the broader societal contexts we inhabit. While effective communication may come naturally to some, it can be a journey of self-discovery and growth for others. This course invites students to become empowered and confident communicators by unraveling the threads of cultural influence, delving into the psychology of interaction dynamics, and fostering a constructive and supportive community of growth.
In this interactive course, we'll begin by dissecting the roots of fear and identifying our personal triggers. We will gain valuable insights into the neurobiology and psychology that underlie the fight-or-flight response in a communication context. Through lectures and group discussions, together we'll uncover the unconscious behavior patterns that often hinder us from becoming effective, confident, and empowered communicators. We will also equip ourselves with practical tools to recognize and respond thoughtfully to fear and stress triggers, ensuring that we no longer react impulsively but instead create a purposeful communication approach that thrives in any circumstance. By the end of the course, students will have a new self-awareness, comprehension of the neurobiology of rejection and its impact on communication patterns, and the skills to practice empowered and confident communication in their lives moving forward.
In this interactive course, we'll begin by dissecting the roots of fear and identifying our personal triggers. We will gain valuable insights into the neurobiology and psychology that underlie the fight-or-flight response in a communication context. Through lectures and group discussions, together we'll uncover the unconscious behavior patterns that often hinder us from becoming effective, confident, and empowered communicators. We will also equip ourselves with practical tools to recognize and respond thoughtfully to fear and stress triggers, ensuring that we no longer react impulsively but instead create a purposeful communication approach that thrives in any circumstance. By the end of the course, students will have a new self-awareness, comprehension of the neurobiology of rejection and its impact on communication patterns, and the skills to practice empowered and confident communication in their lives moving forward.
Advanced-level proficiency in spoken English is required.
AMY ELIZA WONG
Conversational Intelligence Certified Executive Coach
Amy Eliza Wong is the founder of Always On Purpose. She is an executive leadership coach and an award-winning author, speaker, and facilitator working with organizations such as Salesforce, Roku, LinkedIn, Lyft, and Genentech. She offers transformative leadership development and communication strategies to executives and corporate teams around the world, as well as institutions, including Santa Clara University and UC Berkeley. Wong received an MA in transpersonal psychology from Sofia University. She uses expertise in mindfulness, transpersonal psychology, design thinking, public speaking, and interpersonal neurobiology to catalyze transformative growth for leaders and teams so they can create next-level impact. Textbooks for this course:
(Recommended) Amy Eliza Wong, Living on Purpose: Five Deliberate Choices to Realize Fulfillment and Joy (ISBN 978-1956072020)