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COM 91 — Become an Empowered and Confident Communicator

Quarter: Summer
Instructor(s): Amy Eliza Wong
Duration: 1 day
Location: On-campus
Date(s): Jul 26
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: $355
   
Refund Deadline: Jul 19
 
Unit(s): 0
   
Enrollment Limit: 30
  
Status: Open
 
Quarter: Summer
Day: Saturday
Duration: 1 day
Time: 10:00 am—4:30 pm (PT)
Date(s): Jul 26
Unit(s): 0
Location: On-campus
 
Tuition: $355
 
Refund Deadline: Jul 19
 
Instructor(s): Amy Eliza Wong
 
Grade Restriction: NGR only; no credit/letter grade
 
Enrollment Limit: 30
 
Recording Available: No
 
Status: Open
 
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.

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 as well as to institutions, including Santa Clara University and UC Berkeley. Wong received an MA in transpersonal psychology from Sofia University. She uses mindfulness, psychology, design thinking, public speaking, and neuroscience to help leaders and teams grow and maximize their impact.

Textbooks for this course:

(Recommended) Amy Wong, Living On Purpose, 1st Edition (ISBN 978-1966629047)