Tips ‘n’ Tools
Is your language holding you back?
A few years ago, I was coaching a senior Banker in creative thinking. I had some music on my laptop...
10 ways to keep ideas flowing
Brainstorming conversations can topple into idea-crushing ones. It's easy to hear yourself saying, "No, I don't like that idea. I've...
Punchy Persuasion in a Tick!
Persuading people directly can seem like a tricky ask. "I want you to do this because, well, it's a good...
What active listening really means
There are times when you think you're better off talking to a brick wall and times when...actually you are e.g....
How to deliver messages on behalf of others (and avoid being sniped at)
There you are, delivering a message on behalf of your line manager to another and as you're relaying the information,...
Let me tell you a story!
How to Spin a Good Yarn Ever tried to get someone to change their beliefs or behaviour? Often, the more...
2 little known verbal techniques to gain attention and keep it
Finding it hard to grab attention and keep it throughout a presentation? Do you need to be more persuasive? If...