Analogies – A Tiny Engine For Deep Understanding

4 October 2025 / All Posts, Effective Communication, Featured, Influencing and Persuasion, Presentations

You're missing a key tactic in communicating your message effectively if you're not using analogies. Here are 5 reasons to include them.

How To Say “You Messed Up” – Without Actually Saying It

25 September 2025 / All Posts, Effective Communication, Featured

It's their fault but they're blaming you. Here's how to deal with that - whether it's your boss, colleague or client who's pointing the finger.

99% Of Presenters Don’t Use This – But You Can’t Get Action Without It

15 September 2025 / All Posts, Effective Communication, Featured, Presentations

In the art of influence, defining the key message the mind-emotion combo that seals the deal. If you want action, get this right when speaking to others.

The Hat-Trick: Using the Six Hats to Hack Thinking Ruts

28 August 2025 / All Posts, Creative Problem Solving, Effective Communication, Featured

This is a surprisingly fun way to prompt mental flexibility for dialogues or your own thinking ruts. Get out of cognitive autopilot.

Not Every ‘Yes’ Is A Boundary Fail

25 August 2025 / All Posts, Effective Communication, Featured

Sometimes say 'no' feels wrong but 'yes' doesn't feel comfortable either. Here's how to stress-test your 'yes'.

Invoking Identity to Influence Others: are they who they say they are?

7 August 2025 / All Posts, Featured, Influencing and Persuasion

Who we are and how we act is less important than who we think we are and how we act. Here's how to use identity to persuade and influence others.

“Don’t Read This!”—How Reverse Psychology Captivates Presentation Audiences

2 August 2025 / All Posts, Featured, Presentations

Challenging your audience might seem risky but provocation can drive your message home memorably. Here's how to do it in a variety of technical sectors.

Beyond the Details: Why Abstract Messaging Matters in Strategic Communication

25 July 2025 / All Posts, Effective Communication, Featured

Abstract language has distinct advantages when expressing vision and strategy. In fact, it's more likely to gain you investment. Discover how to use it here.

The Power of Precision: Why Vague Language Fails and Concrete Words Win

20 July 2025 / All Posts, Effective Communication, Featured

Crappy customer service is one of life's most common complaints. This communication skill strengthens trust with both internal and external customers.

Circling Back: The Advanced Presentation Closing Technique

14 July 2025 / All Posts, Featured, Presentations

This advanced presentation closing technique will give your listeners an intense sense of resolution your audience won't forget.

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