Don’t Get Ignored At Meetings: Do This.

15 August 2023 / All Posts, Body Language, Effective Communication, Influencing and Persuasion, Productive Meetings

Don't get ignored at meetings. Learn what makes the difference between not being able to grab people's attention and gaining it.

Three Small Ways to Write Emails that People Act Upon

15 August 2023 / All Posts, Effective Communication, Email Communication

If you want people to reply to your emails quickly then use these pointers to have your emails opened and actioned.

Assertiveness Skills are Bullsh!t – here’s why

23 July 2023 / All Posts, Featured, Influencing and Persuasion

Assertiveness skills are often seen as the remedy to many communication problems. Sometimes assertiveness can work against you and here's why.

Why you’re speaking so fast in Presentations – and what you can do about it

13 July 2023 / All Posts, Effective Communication, Featured, Presentations

Do you find yourself speaking too fast when you present? Here's why you're speeding up and what to do about it.

Be a parrot: the value of repeating the darned obvious

24 May 2023 / All Posts, Effective Communication, Featured, Influencing and Persuasion

Using this simple communication technique helps to gain trust and connection in the most unexpected way: backed by science!

The Power of Connection: how communication skills can open doors in your career

21 May 2023 / All Posts, Effective Communication, Featured, Influencing and Persuasion

The only thing certain about change is change itself. Meet Geoff and Kira who used their communication skills to create opportunities.

6 Essential Communication Skills for Leaders

1 May 2023 / All Posts, Effective Communication, Featured

The majority of leading teams, departments and companies is not technical skill but the ability to communicate. Here are 6 essential communication skills for leaders - according to clients.

How to tell others what you do

3 April 2023 / 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.

How to buy time before speaking

18 February 2023 / All Posts, Effective Communication, Presentations

You're suddenly asked for your opinion, to give an update or deal with a challenging question. Here's how to buy time before you answer.

Four ways to say “I’m not doing that” – that don’t get you fired.

6 February 2023 / All Posts, Effective Communication

It's not a given that you say 'yes' to everything: even from those in Management. In fact, it's vital you're not on 'auto-yes'. Here's how to protect your time so you can give your best.