Speech, the Greatest Barrier to Communication
With our ability for speech, we've developed the ability to blur the line between conversation and noise. When speech isn't telling us so much, what can we do about it?
Is your language holding you back?
A few years ago, I was coaching a senior Banker in creative thinking. I had some music on my laptop...
10 ways to keep ideas flowing
Brainstorming conversations can topple into idea-crushing ones. It's easy to hear yourself saying, "No, I don't like that idea. I've...
What active listening really means
There are times when you think you're better off talking to a brick wall and times when...actually you are e.g....
How to deliver messages on behalf of others (and avoid being sniped at)
There you are, delivering a message on behalf of your line manager to another and as you're relaying the information,...
Let me tell you a story!
How to Spin a Good Yarn Ever tried to get someone to change their beliefs or behaviour? Often, the more...
2 little known verbal techniques to gain attention and keep it
Finding it hard to grab attention and keep it throughout a presentation? Do you need to be more persuasive? If...