Section 1 - Instruction

So far, you've built a toolkit for presence (stance, gestures, pace) and connection (eye contact, smiles, active listening). The real magic happens when you use them together.

This practice session is about integrating these skills into a seamless, natural flow.

Engagement Message

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Section 2 - Practice

Type

Fill in The Blanks

Markdown With Blanks

Let's review the Active Listening Loop. Fill in the blanks with the three key steps.

The Active Listening Loop has three steps: First you [[blank:Hear]] what the person is saying, then you [[blank:Paraphrase]] it in your own words, and finally you [[blank:Confirm]] your understanding.

Suggested Answers

  • Hear
  • Paraphrase
  • Confirm
  • Interrupt
  • Judge
Section 3 - Practice

Type

Swipe Left or Right

Practice Question

Which of these behaviors build connection, and which ones break it? Swipe each behavior to the correct category.

Labels

  • Left Label: Builds Connection
  • Right Label: Breaks Connection

Left Label Items

  • Maintaining eye contact for 3-5 seconds
  • Paraphrasing what someone just said
  • Offering a genuine smile
  • Pausing to let an important point land

Right Label Items

  • Interrupting to share your own story
  • Checking your phone mid-conversation
  • Staring without breaking eye contact
  • Rushing the speaker to finish
Section 4 - Practice

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