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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 Reduction Challenges (And How to Overcome Them at Work)
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 at Work: How Communication Builds Belonging
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 You Develop 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
Is the Way You Speak Holding Back Your Career?
Getting the right job for you is a delicate mission, and one that can feel fraught with challenges. The job you dream of is where you can do what you are good at, what...
Published: September 3, 2018
5 Tips For Overcoming Presentation Nerves
Your stomach is queasy, your palms are sweaty, and your mind has gone blank about your opening lines. It's the bog standard, presentation heebie jeebies kicking in. If this sounds familiar, how about some...
Published: August 28, 2018
Why is Honesty Important in the Workplace?
We hear it all the time. Honesty and openness is the cornerstone of any healthy relationship. Why then do we approach our working relationships with any less transparency than we do in our personal...
Published: August 14, 2018