When to tell a personal story in a business context (without exposing yourself)
So you know that storytelling is one of the most effective ways to bring about behaviour change and you know...
11 reasons to pause when speaking
Pause is one of the most underused but most powerful tools in conversations, negotiations and presenting. Here are 11 reasons for using them more.
How to kill a story
I witnessed a murder. Thankfully, no-one was killed. It was the evening of the first day of my two-day Presentation...
15 ways you’re undermining your credibility
Do you find yourself being passed over and ignored? You could be making one of these 15 mistakes affecting your influence skills.
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...
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.
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,...
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...
9 ways to ruin your presentation
If I had a penny for each time I saw these 9 presentation gaffes, I'd be able to buy up...
How to tell a story
“…the world needs your story because the world needs your voice.” Kerry Washington Want to persuade someone, sell a product,...