The Rapid Influence Technique
Aaron, a senior systems analyst in a fast‑paced tech environment, is proactive and brimming with ideas. When he mentions one...
Six Reasons They Won’t Do As You Ask
Learn to diagnose the real reason a team member resisting a request - and what to do about each one, before assuming it's simple defiance.
The Five Leadership Interview Questions You Never Thought To Ask
Five interview questions that flip a C-suite panel from performance mode to honest conversation - plus the psychological safety research behind why one of them works so well.
Why You’re Losing Control of the Conversation (And How to Get It Back)
Meetings go off the rails when people jump to solutions too fast. Discover the 4-stage Problem–Impact–Solution–Action sequence to keep conversations on track.
The Weak Language That’s Undermining You At Work
The language you use daily could be signalling low status at work. Here's the research behind "powerless language" - and the swaps that fix it.
“Can I Really Improve My Presentation Skills?”
A warm, authoritative guide for anyone who's ever doubted themselves — plus a line pulling in "presentation skills," "nerves," or "confidence" if it isn't already implied elsewhere in the description.
Presentation Nerves: Why ‘Calm Down’ Makes Things Worse – And What to Say Instead
More effective than telling yourself to calm down when nervous, this research-backed technique can switch your mindset in minutes.
Technical Experts Who Can’t Get Heard: The 4 Communication Patterns Holding Them Back
Engineers, pharma consultants and technical professionals are losing influence at work. This isn’t down to a lack of knowledge but how they communicate it. Here are the four patterns holding them back.
How to Master the Three-Minute Pitch and Avoid its Pitfalls
Getting across your pitch to investors in three minutes is a big ask. Here's how to avoid the common traps and people over.
How to Get People to Say ‘Yes’: The Influence Technique That Shouldn’t Work, But Does
Sometimes, it would be easier to scratch your armpit with your nose than steer the behaviour of others. Fortunately, there's a...