Dr. Ben Crosby
TriviumU: Timeless Training for Professional Communicators
Ben Crosby is a professor of rhetoric and a communication skills consultant. He teaches courses in public speaking and presenting, argumentation and debate, technical and professional communication, persuasion and selling, and the history of rhetoric. His work is regularly published in his field’s top academic journals and conferences. He is also the author of Presentations as Performance: A Professional’s Guide to Better Speaking. In his free time, he spends time with his wife, Rebecca, their four kids, and their cat, Arza. He is an avid Utah Jazz fan.
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Dr. Ben Crosby
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Oct 1, 2023
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Episodes
Rhetoric: Organize Your Message to Gain Trust! 19.07.2023 1:14
Formal or not, when presenting, divide your message into logical parts. Structure it for context as this creates trust / ETHOS. TriviumU: Timeless Training for Professional Communicators. Visit us at TriviumU.com.
Rhetoric: How to Become a Master Communicator 17.07.2023 1:11
Mastering communication is a worthwhile lifelong challenge. Learn the 5 cannons of rhetoric, as established by the ancient Greeks. Invention, arrangement, style, memory, delivery, and practice. TriviumU: Timeless Training for Professional Communicators. Visit us at TriviumU.com.
Public Speaking: Best to Memorize the Presentation? 15.07.2023 1:05
Remember, your presentation should be a conversation with the audience. Memorize only key parts. TriviumU: Timeless Training for Professional Communicators. Visit us at TriviumU.com.
Public Speaking: What do you Wear? 13.07.2023 1:01
How to dress in a presentation situation? Easy, dress the way your audience would expect. TriviumU: Timeless Training for Professional Communicators. Visit us at TriviumU.com.
Public Speaking: How to Improve Vocal Articulation 11.07.2023 1:07
How to improve your vocal articulation to project confidence. Check out these 3 easy communication hacks. TriviumU: Timeless Training for Professional Communicators. Visit us at TriviumU.com.
Public Speaking: How to Stand and Gesture 09.07.2023 1:01
What do you do with your hands when presenting? How should you stand? Project confidence by practicing these tips. TriviumU: Timeless Training for Professional Communicators. Visit us at TriviumU.com.
Rhetoric: Pathos (What is it?) 07.07.2023 0:40
It’s “closing argument” time, so what’s the pathos appeal here? Use a story, it’s my favorite strategy. TriviumU: Timeless Training for Professional Communicators. Visit us at TriviumU.com.
Rhetoric: Logos (What is it?) 05.07.2023 0:38
2 simple things to do to establish your logos strategy well. TriviumU: Timeless Training for Professional Communicators. Visit us at TriviumU.com.
Rhetoric: Ethos (What is it?) 03.07.2023 0:36
3 things to do to establish your ethos well. TriviumU: Timeless Training for Professional Communicators. Visit us at TriviumU.com.
Rhetoric: 3 Pillars to Persuasive Conversation (Part 2) 01.07.2023 0:44
The 3 rhetorical appeals: Ethos, Logos, & Pathos. Learn the art of persuasion! Build consensus! The Three Appeals are Ethos, Logos, & Pathos, in that order. TriviumU: Timeless Training for Professional Communicators. Visit us at TriviumU.com.
Rhetoric: 3 Pillars to Persuasive Conversation (Part 1) 29.06.2023 1:02
The Three Appeals (Ethos, Logos, & Pathos), in that order. TriviumU: Timeless Training for Professional Communicators. Visit us at TriviumU.com.
Debate: To Win your Argument, Learn These Terms (Solvency) 27.06.2023 0:54
To win that argument, you must learn and employ these terms. TriviumU: TriviumU: Timeless Training for Professional Communicators. Visit us at TriviumU.com.
Debate: To Win your Argument, Use These Terms (Warrant) 25.06.2023 0:40
To win that argument, you must learn and employ these terms. TriviumU: Timeless Training for Professional Communicators. Visit us at TriviumU.com.
Debate: To Win your Argument, Learn These Terms (Burden of Proof) 23.06.2023 0:48
To win that argument, you must learn and employ these terms. TriviumU: Timeless Training for Professional Communicators. Visit us at TriviumU.com.
Debate: To Win your Argument, Use These Terms (Status Quo) 21.06.2023 0:40
To win that argument, you must learn and employ these terms. TriviumU: Timeless Training for Professional Communicators. Visit us at TriviumU.com.
Debate: The Secret Formula to Winning Any Argument 19.06.2023 1:14
Claim + evidence + reasoning = sound winning argument. TriviumU: Timeless Training for Professional Communicators. Visit us at TriviumU.com.
Public Speaking: How to Keep Your Cool 17.06.2023 1:13
When presenting, what are you supposed to do when the fight or flight response kicks in? Your mouth goes dry, your hands shake, and your eyes begin to dart. You can stop this. Try this simple hack. TriviumU: Timeless Training for Professional Communicators. Visit us at TriviumU.com.
Communication: Up Your Zoom Game 15.06.2023 1:21
Lights, camera, zoom. Here is Ben with some tips, but plan to visit the TriviumU blog for 6 ways to use good visual communication in video conferencing. TriviumU: Timeless Training for Professional Communicators. Visit us at TriviumU.com. Communicators
Communication: How to Tell a Good Story 13.06.2023 1:00
Many people still do not fully understand the benefits of storytelling, let alone how to tell a good story. Told well, stories build emotional connection and trust, make you better at speech delivery, and dramatically increase persuasion. Here is Dr. Ben Crosby with 6 simple steps to telling a good story. TriviumU: Timeless Training for Professional Communicators. Visit us at TriviumU.com.
Communication: How to Be More Convincing 11.06.2023 1:10
There is a persuasive organizational structure that is almost spellbinding in its effects because it engages the audience’s psychological needs. It’s called problem-cause-solution, and it’s easy to master. TriviumU: Timeless Training for Professional Communicators. Visit us at TriviumU.com.
Interpersonal Skills: How to Persuade by Asking Questions 10.06.2023 1:22
It happens, all the time. You disagree with a colleague. Rather than openly stating your opposition, use a persuasive line of questioning the next time you seek to change minds and build consensus. TriviumU: Timeless Training for Professional Communicators. Visit us at TriviumU.com.
Professional Communication: Want to be More Persuasive? 09.06.2023 1:14
Perhaps no other communication skill is as consistently mistaught as eye contact. And yet, this seemingly minor skill has major benefits. It improves all other communication skill areas, including vocal delivery. And it causes persuasion to skyrocket. TriviumU: Timeless Training for Professional Communicators. Visit us at TriviumU.com.
Interpersonal Skills: How to Command Respect When You Walk into the Room 09.06.2023 1:39
It's networking time, so what is the first thing you do when entering that room filled with people? Check your cell phone to look busy? This certainly won't earn you respect, just wallflower status. Give these tips a try at your next meeting or event. TriviumU: Timeless Training for Professional Communicators. Visit us at TriviumU.com.
Does the Thought of Public Speaking Terrify You? 08.06.2023 2:14
Does the thought of public speaking terrify you? The greatest orator in world history began as a failure. Here’s how he changed. TriviumU: Timeless Training for Professional Communicators. Visit us at TriviumU.com.
Interpersonal Skills: How to be a Better Conversationalist 08.06.2023 2:41
Who doesn’t wish to be a better conversationalist, and in so doing, appear more intelligent? This helps both in professional and personal life. The trick is in asking the right questions, here's how. TriviumU: Timeless Training for Professional Communicators. Visit us at TriviumU.com.
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