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 Rapid Influence Technique

15 March 2026 / All Posts, Featured, Influencing and Persuasion, Presentations

Aaron, a senior systems analyst in a fast‑paced tech environment, is proactive and brimming with ideas. When he mentions one...

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.

Three Short Talks That Stop the Waffle and Start the Influence

1 February 2026 / All Posts, Featured, Influencing and Persuasion, Presentations

Here are three stuctures to make your presenting skills sharp, especially as as Senior Leader. No more padding, or missing the mark for Board Briefings, Inspirational Talks and Proposals.

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.

How To Create An Effective Analogy – In Four Steps

13 October 2025 / All Posts, Featured, Influencing and Persuasion, Presentations

Simplifying the complex is a necessity in communication. If you’re caught up in a conversation with a colleague or presenting...

Analogies – A Tiny Engine For Deep Understanding

4 October 2025 / All Posts, Effective Communication, Featured, Influencing and Persuasion, Presentations

You're missing a key tactic in communicating your message effectively if you're not using analogies. Here are 5 reasons to include them.

How To Drive Home Key Messages When You Present – without sounding like a broken record

11 September 2025 / Featured, Influencing and Persuasion, Presentations

Your presentation won't land unless you bang your key message home. Here's how to do it without sounding like a broken record.

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