How to Master the Three-Minute Pitch and Avoid its Pitfalls

14 June 2026 / All Posts, Effective Communication, Featured, Influencing and Persuasion, Presentations

Getting across your pitch to investors in three minutes is a big ask. Here's how to avoid the common traps and people over.

Presence vs Charisma: Why Introverts Often Have the Edge – and How to Use It

31 May 2026 / All Posts, Body Language, Effective Communication, Featured, Influencing and Persuasion, Presentations

Think presence and charisma belongs to extroverts? The science disagrees. Discover why introverts often make the most compelling communicators how anyone can develop presence and charisma.

The Parrot Technique: A Simple Communication Tool to Connect, Challenge and Build Trust at Work

25 May 2026 / All Posts, Effective Communication, Featured, Influencing and Persuasion

Using this simple communication technique helps gain trust, build connection and handle challenges - backed by science!

How You Learn Is How You Communicate: The Overlooked Skill Every Professional Needs

26 April 2026 / All Posts, Effective Communication, Featured, Influencing and Persuasion

Your preferred communication style has an impact on how you learn. Find out how and discover your own preferences -and how to adapt.

Why Asking For Advice Makes You More Persuasive

6 April 2026 / All Posts, Creative Problem Solving, Effective Communication, Featured, Influencing and Persuasion

Asking advice has the most unexpected advantages in networking and influencing others. Read this to discover exactly what they are.

The One‑Finger Trick That Instantly Reduces Presentation Fear

30 March 2026 / All Posts, Effective Communication, Featured, Presentations

Here's a little known technique to calm presentation nerves. Use it for meetings, interviews - in the supermarket! Quash fear fast.

Four Moves That Transform Technical Communication

3 March 2026 / All Posts, Body Language, Effective Communication, Featured, Influencing and Persuasion, Presentations

You don't know how to gesture but you know you need to. This article shows four gestures that add clarity to even the most technical presentations.

The Art of the Virtual U‑Turn: How to Help People Reconsider Without Resistance

16 February 2026 / All Posts, Effective Communication, Email Communication, Influencing and Persuasion

You want someone to reverse a decision? This is what most people default to and what to use instead: a key skill in persuasion.

Presenting with Impact: The Four Modes That Move a Room

17 January 2026 / All Posts, Effective Communication, Featured, Presentations

Most speakers lose engagement as they're stuck in one gear. Here's how to find your default and expand your range.

Escape the Drama: The Psychology of Difficult Conversations at Work

9 January 2026 / All Posts, Effective Communication, Featured, Influencing and Persuasion

If you're trapped in challenging interpersonal interactions, you're probably in the Drama Triangle. Discover what it is and how to get out of it.

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