Tips ‘n’ Tools

The 3-Point Structure Of Persuasion (And Great Presentations)

18 February 2024 / All Posts, Effective Communication, Influencing and Persuasion, Presentations

Need to sway your audience? These 3 principles will steer your conversations and improve your presentation skills.

Two techniques to deal with difficult people at work

12 February 2024 / All Posts, Effective Communication

Managing personalities can be time-consuming. In this post, I describe two techniques to help you steer challenging interactions.

Three titles that make people open your emails

9 February 2024 / All Posts, Effective Communication, Email Communication

Here are three tactics that ensure your emails get seen and opened. I'll show you the common subject heading traps and how to avoid them.

Your Manager Isn’t Doing This, So You Need To…..

15 January 2024 / All Posts, Effective Communication, Featured

13 soft skills that managers need now - according to HR

The 7 Faces Of Managers

14 January 2024 / All Posts, Featured, Influencing and Persuasion

A good manager is more than 2-faced. There are actually 7 roles that are necessary. Whether you're in times of change or chugging along nicely, this is your guide to leading others.

How to re-purpose a story

3 January 2024 / All Posts, Featured, Storytelling

Coming up with the right story for the each situation can be a chore. Here's how to do tweak an existing story with minimum effort.

7 Reasons Communication Goes Wrong and What To Do About Them

21 December 2023 / All Posts, Effective Communication

For specialists in Tech specifically, here are the seven common reasons why communication goes wrong and how to put them right.

How To Be Heard Effortlessly

20 December 2023 / All Posts, Effective Communication, Featured, Influencing and Persuasion, Presentations

Using your voice well has a direct impact on how people receive your message. Use these 7 tips to maximise your vocal skills.

Why Do Boneheads Get Bonuses? – How To Share Your Wins Without Looking Smug

15 December 2023 / All Posts, Effective Communication, Email Communication, Influencing and Persuasion

Why did that idiot get a pay rise? What is it about some people that helps them to prosper when other people have been putting the work in? Read here to find out what they're doing that you may need to...

5 Reasons To Avoid Promotion – And How To Get Over Them

7 December 2023 / All Posts, Effective Communication, Featured

As you stare into the screen and bite your lip on your first day in this new role, you suddenly become aware of five good reasons that you should have said ‘no’ to the offer of a step up.

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