The painful way to open online meetings – and how to avoid it

22 May 2020 / All Posts, Effective Communication, Presentations, Productive Meetings

It’s 2pm and some of your workmates are at a project meeting in their pyjamas.One person has just been involved ...

How to really begin your presentation – so that it engages right from the get-go

29 September 2019 / All Posts, Presentations, Productive Meetings

When most people think they’re beginning their presentation, they’re not.They’re actually mumbling their way into it, with a name, sometimes ...

How to give an update where you come out shining (even if there’s been a ton of challenges)

24 June 2019 / All Posts, Effective Communication, Influencing and Persuasion, Presentations, Productive Meetings

"So where are you with the Beckham project?" asks your CEO.You're handed a microphone as you silently try to untangle ...

How to tell a story

26 March 2019 / All Posts, Effective Communication, Featured, Influencing and Persuasion, Presentations, Productive Meetings, Storytelling

“…the world needs your story because the world needs your voice.”Kerry WashingtonWant to persuade someone, sell a product, increase donations ...