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Accents & Accent Softening – The Good, The Bad & The Ugly
Do you sound different to the people around you? Do you feel like you don’t fit in? Or do you relish the fact that you’re just that little bit unique? This week we’re...
Published: March 18, 2019
How To Write A Pitch With These 5 Simple Communication Tools
Pitching is a word that can strike fear into the heart of even the most shrewd business person. If it doesn’t come naturally to you, the thought of standing in front of an audience,...
Published: February 22, 2019
Valentines Advice: From The Bedroom To The Boardroom…
Ever wondered what makes your colleagues tick? What turns them on in the office? Or do you save all your best lines for that special someone back at home? Hang fire! We’re...
Published: February 13, 2019
6 Communication Skills For Entrepreneurs
When you step into the world of entrepreneurialism, it’s natural to spend the majority of your time focussing on the day-to-day tasks required to get your business off to a flying start. Financial planning,...
Published: January 11, 2019
Common Accent Challenges & How To Overcome Them
Three guys are out walking. The first one says, “Windy, isn’t it?” The second one answers, “No, it’s Thursday!” To which the third replies, “So am I. Let’s go get a beer.” While...
Published: December 15, 2018
Hats Off To Harry – Born To Be Royal
Prince Harry used to be the naughty prince, the nation’s younger brother, who was known more for his passion for partying than for typically Royal behaviour. And yet after some hair raising...
Published: November 12, 2018
Finding Your Voice, Finding Your Tribe
The BBC has just released their findings from the world's largest loneliness study. 55,000 people took part in the BBC's Loneliness Experiment in collaboration with the Welcome Collection. The people who took the...
Published: October 23, 2018
What Leaders Can Learn From Donald Trump’s Communication Skills
Like it or lump it Donald Trump can teach us a thing or two about leadership. A businessman from New Jersey, Trump has elevated himself to the highest political office in his country. Divisive...
Published: September 25, 2018
What is Vocal Charisma And How Can We Achieve It?
In today's job market, 'communication skills' have transcended the ‘soft skills’ category and gone right to number one on every hiring managers list when it comes to securing new talent. For those of us...
Published: September 19, 2018
Brevity: Three Tips On Speaking Less While Saying More
We’ve all been that person in a scenario where we wanted to communicate something, but we realise with a sinking heart, we’ve fluffed it. The urge was there, to speak above the parapet, to...
Published: September 14, 2018