How to disagree with others and win them over
Saying "you're wrong" is counter productive in influence. Here are 13 phrases to change peoples' minds so they genuninely buy into your thinking.
13 Unexpected Places that turn Networking into a Pleasure
When a well known networking organisation told me not to return for flouting their rules, I was overjoyed. So much...
Networking if you hate it
Networking events can sometimes be characterised by the smell of suppressed desperation. Business cards are flung at you like frizbees,...
9 weak words and crass cliches to avoid when you present
"For me, words are a form of action, capable of influencing change. Their articulation represents a complete, lived experience." —Ingrid...
5 verbal techniques to keep your audience hanging onto your every word
As tech becomes more integrated with business, soft skills such as presenting to non-technical audiences have become crucial. According to...
7 quick ways to build trust when you network
The currency of networking is not greed but generosity. Keith Ferrazzi, ‘Never Eat Alone’ The rule of reciprocity If...
Why you should be complimenting more at work
When I was working at a college, my line manager, Keren, would request that I do various pointless administrative tasks....
How to give an update where you come out shining (even if there’s been a ton of challenges)
"So where are you with the Beckham project?" asks your CEO. You're handed a microphone as you silently try to...
How to deal with those vague emails
If someone sends you a vague, unspecific email, we tend to just let it rot in the inbox. While that’s...