Welcome back to the Teach Speech Podcast! In this episode, we’ll address starting a school year off by building rapport and fostering relationships. We’ll talk about strategies to make icebreakers more meaningful and effective for all participants. We’ve all been in a meeting or classroom in which icebreakers fell flat.
Listen for tips to take the dread out of icebreakers and make the experience more engaging for all. Remember, rapport building is all about creating an interactive and welcoming environment. Fostering strong relationships doesn’t isn’t just limited to the classroom. Josh shares more about how we can close the “liking gap” in our daily lives and even on our social media streams.
Tune in to discover how rapport-building strategies can enhance daily life and make our communicative endeavors more rewarding experiences. Don't forget to subscribe, rate, and leave a review to support the Teach Speech Podcast.
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