How to speak up without being thrown out
There's so much talk about authenticity at work but the reality is that in many corners of the business -...
The fascinating science-backed technique to change behaviour
Sometimes, it would be easier to scratch your armpit with your nose than steer the behaviour of others. Here’s a...
6 ways to make people do stuff
Motivation is as slippery as an eel. One day you're fizzing with energy to do your expenses, next day, it...
How many people does it take for a productive meeting?
There are often too many people to make meetings productive. Here's how to avoid managing people to get something done, and actually get something done.
7 ways to hook your audience when presenting online
Guilty! I admit it. I've logged into online presentations, turning off the camera and mic. All very convenient as this...
The painful way to open online meetings – and how to avoid it
It’s 2pm and some of your workmates are at a project meeting in their pyjamas. One person has just been...
Why your communication tools are missing the mark (and how to fix it)
If you're finding it difficult to focus, it's no surprise. We're juggling with a range of apps, communication channels, domestic...
One underused word that will help you connect remotely and face to face
The ring of coins that pour from a Vegas fruit machine; the sound of the Ocean; Pops Staples singing ‘Friendship’…they’re...
5 ways to lift the mood on your next video call – transcript
At the moment we are all stuck in a negative news cycle so when we get on video conference calls...
11 ways you’re not listening
Has someone ever finished off your sentence or talked over you? Then there's that person who always tries to top...