Communication is the key component for success, both personally and at work. Upon full comprehension of its vital importance, Dr Bindhu Ann Thomas, Principal of Kochi Business School, properly hosted an effective communication workshop at St. Paul's College. This session was specially created for college students, giving them important communication skills and interview-winning strategies.
The principal goal of this workshop was to improve the students' skills in communication, a truly key aspect when getting job offers. Dr Bindhu Ann Thomas stressed clear and confident communication, teaching students practical techniques to help articulate thoughts effectively. She also shared many valuable insights on handling interviews. Her advice included creating impressive self-introductions and answering particularly challenging questions confidently.
Indeed, initial first impressions and clear articulation for sure can make or break certain solid opportunities. Communication has become more than just a soft skill—it is, in fact, a real necessity. With a complete and thorough understanding of this fact, Dr. Bindhu Ann Thomas carefully curated the session to address the core aspects relating to effective communication. Subsequently, the workshop furnished students with a structured learning experience, stressing real-world uses for communication skills.
Dr. Bindhu also pointed out the importance of truly effective verbal, along with non-verbal communication. In addition to that, she showed how body language, tone, and clarity of speech contribute greatly to impactful conversations. She underscored that communication is really not solely about the act of speaking, but it is also about listening actively, a skill which is commonly overlooked yet indeed is vital in both academic and professional settings.
The session started with an interactive introductory speech by Dr. Bindhu, emphasizing the role of communication in getting a job and how it helps in professional life. She explained how speaking well promotes better relationships, greater confidence and stronger leadership skills. Students were taught different interactive exercises to practice articulation, active listening and persuasive communication.
Arguably, the most useful of the overall workshops was the section, specifically, for interview skills. Dr. Bindhu, whose incredible insights into handling job interviews with poise and confidence are invaluable. She coached students on how to write a great self-introduction, how to answer difficult questions well and how to remain positive during the interview.
Some key takeaways from this segment included:
Furthermore, there were hands-on role-playing sessions such as mock interviews. These activities not only helped them gain confidence but also provided immediate feedback for their next attempts.
What set this workshop apart was its interactive nature. Instead of a traditional lecture-style approach, Dr. Bindhu presented students with real-world situations and encouraged them to discuss and role-play. Students in attendance were invited to contribute, reflect, and ask questions on how to push through their communication hiccups. The workshop was held in a congenial and inspirational atmosphere, which guided students to get out of their comfort zones and virtually build their skills for communication.
Dr. Bindhu maintained a captivating teaching style that continuously engaged the participants throughout the session. She used relatable examples, simple yet powerful techniques to simplify even complicated concepts. Her relatability and experience made an impact on the audience, and they walked away inspired and wanting to sharpen their communication skills.
