When You Think The Audience Knows More Than You: How To Stay In Control

17 April 2026 / All Posts, Presentations

You've been asked to present but they all seem like experts. If you're afraid of being 'found out' to be the lesser specialist, this is for you.

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...

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.

Your Hands Are Part of the Message: The Science of Gesture, Credibility and Presence

23 February 2026 / All Posts, Body Language, Featured, Job Interviews, Presentations, Productive Meetings

Most people think gestures are the garnish of communication but the research says the opposite. You need movement online and in-person. Here's why.

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.

Say It So It Lands: Feedback That Fuels, Not Fractures

9 November 2025 / All Posts, Effective Communication, Featured, Productive Meetings

Avoiding feedback or delivering it badly has huge costs. Here's what 'bad' looks like and how to give feedback that works.

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.

Beyond the Details: Why Abstract Messaging Matters in Strategic Communication

25 July 2025 / All Posts, Effective Communication, Featured

Abstract language has distinct advantages when expressing vision and strategy. In fact, it's more likely to gain you investment. Discover how to use it here.

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