#111 LAUNCH: Linguistic Tricks to Connect with Dr. Valerie Fridland

“The two things I have done to launch to the next level were to do something uncomfortable and become a novice again to learn something new.” - Dr. Valerie Fridland In this episode, Allison Liddle interviews Dr. Valerie Fridland. Dr. Valerie Fridland is Professor of sociolinguistics and former Director of Graduate Studies at the University of Nevada in Reno.  An expert on the relationship between language and society, her work has appeared in numerous academic journals and she is co-author of the book Socio-phonetics  from Cambridge University Press.  Her language blog, Language in the Wild, is featured in Psychology Today, and her lecture series, Language and Society, is featured with The Great Courses.  She is also working on her first book for a popular audience to appear with Viking/Penguin Press. Dr. Valerie and Allison discuss how to connect with audiences during virtual meetings using linguistic tricks. Our new world is filled with virtual presentations and Dr. Valerie has studied proven ways you can increase your engagement with your audience. She discussed the importance of vocal pitch, asking questions, uhms/ahs, and others that will help you connect. This episode will definitely help you up-level your communication skills. Connect with Dr. Valerie Fridland: www.valeriefridland.com