As we return to work after the summer break, our attention naturally turns to what the rest of the year has in store. Are you looking forward to the long…
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To help ensure you maintain a bright, positive and optimistic mindset at work seek out some company that will give you a lift – other upbeat, constructive, energetic people. They’ll…
As you wait for your turn to present, watch the audience as well as the presenters. If a speaker does well, make a note of the physical space they presented…
How an intriguing technique can help you develop your skills We’ve all been on presentation skills workshops; we’ve all learnt pretty much the same techniques. Little wonder then that few…
When thinking through how to build a great relationship with an important stakeholder, try taking a different perspective! Instead of simply seeing things from your point of view, or indeed…
How three A’s can add up to delivering remarkable results As a professional communicator, working in all sorts of industries, all around the world, I’m often asked what successful organisations…
Do you only focus on the things that have gone wrong? Team meetings are rarely characterised by celebrations of what has gone well. Instead we often focus on what has…
Five steps that will really enhance their skills and power performance The positive impact that effective teams can have on delivering success is widely accepted and often cited around the…
Do you ask leaders and line managers to bring your key messages to life where they work? Well you should! And you need to equip them with the tools to…
Five steps to align your workforce and deliver success Imagine you stopped any one of your employees, anywhere in your organisation, at any time. Then imagine you asked them to…
In every team you’ll find informal influencers; colleagues whose ability to influence opinion, positively or otherwise, belies their position on the org’ chart. To help achieve your communication objectives, these…
To help tailor your message, invest in ‘presearch’ before your event. Before your next conference, check in with participants to find out what their teams want to hear about. Then…
