7 Reasons Communication Goes Wrong and What To Do About Them

21 December 2023 / All Posts, Effective Communication

For specialists in Tech specifically, here are the seven common reasons why communication goes wrong and how to put them right.

Why Do Boneheads Get Bonuses? – How To Share Your Wins Without Looking Smug

15 December 2023 / All Posts, Effective Communication, Email Communication, Influencing and Persuasion

Why did that idiot get a pay rise? What is it about some people that helps them to prosper when other people have been putting the work in? Read here to find out what they're doing that you may need to...

5 Reasons To Avoid Promotion – And How To Get Over Them

7 December 2023 / All Posts, Effective Communication, Featured

As you stare into the screen and bite your lip on your first day in this new role, you suddenly become aware of five good reasons that you should have said ‘no’ to the offer of a step up.

Give Them A Wallop: What To Do When You’re Cut Short In Your Prime

11 October 2023 / All Posts, Effective Communication, Influencing and Persuasion, Presentations, Productive Meetings

You've been asked to give a presentation to the Board, but they've cut you off and asked you to spit out your message as quickly as possible. Here's how to do it, without losing impact.

When Advice is Not the Answer

1 October 2023 / All Posts, Effective Communication, Influencing and Persuasion

Giving advice when it's not wanted is a sure way to get someone to ignore you. Read this to learn when and how to give it so that others listen.

How to P*** People off in Emails

29 September 2023 / All Posts, Effective Communication, Email Communication

You know what annoys you with email style. But how do you know you're not annoying someone with yours? Avoid these mistakes and get the tone of voice right.

How To Change The Behaviour Of Others (Without Them Realising)

23 September 2023 / All Posts, Influencing and Persuasion

Need to manage challenging behaviour. Use this technique to encourage others to solution-driven thinking and take the push and shove out of behavioural change.

Words That Flick The Turn Off Switch

8 September 2023 / All Posts, Effective Communication, Influencing and Persuasion

There are some words and phrases that will make your eyes roll. To ensure you're not having the same effect, avoid the language here.

Do You Leak When You Speak?

30 August 2023 / All Posts, Body Language, Effective Communication, Presentations

You *think* you're speaking with conviction but your body language is tripping you up. Here's how.