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 Spice Rack™: How to Engage Your Audience

9 March 2026 / All Posts, Featured, Presentations

Whether you’re presenting online or in person, the problem is the same: engagement drops faster than your Wi‑Fi on a...

Presenting with Impact: The Four Modes That Move a Room

17 January 2026 / All Posts, Effective Communication, Featured, Presentations

Most speakers lose engagement as they're stuck in one gear. Here's how to find your default and expand your range.

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.

The Power (and Peril) of “You” in Communication

22 November 2025 / All Posts, Effective Communication, Featured

"You're a problem." "You're the best", "I want a word with YOU." 'You' is one of the most potent words in communication. Here's how to use it wisely - and when to avoid 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 Say “You Messed Up” – Without Actually Saying It

25 September 2025 / All Posts, Effective Communication, Featured

It's their fault but they're blaming you. Here's how to deal with that - whether it's your boss, colleague or client who's pointing the finger.

How to tell others what you do

6 September 2025 / Effective Communication, Featured, Presentations, Storytelling

Don't bore or confuse people when they ask you what you do. Discover here how to incite their curiosity and find your people.

Not Every ‘Yes’ Is A Boundary Fail

25 August 2025 / All Posts, Effective Communication, Featured

Sometimes say 'no' feels wrong but 'yes' doesn't feel comfortable either. Here's how to stress-test your 'yes'.

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