For many of us, being called upon to deliver a presentation to dozens or even hundreds of people is a daunting prospect.   In fact, it’s well documented that we fear giving presentations more...

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Discovering and understanding our personal values can be one of the most powerful tools for creating and enjoying an empowered life. Yet surprisingly, many people don't know how to find their values. In this blog,...

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In the same way that body language affects communication, first impressions affect communication, and can establish the entirety of a relationship.   Humans are intrinsically programmed to shy away from situations that are uncomfortable,...

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We often talk about what we DO do, so we thought we'd start this post a bit differently and share specifically what we DON'T do:   We don’t give sales training. We don’t give...

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Of all the speeches you’ve heard in your life, which one sticks out to you the most? Does Martin Luther King spring to mind? Winston Churchill? Or more recently, perhaps Greta Thunberg or Malala...

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Most of us are not natural or practised public speakers.   And yet when you're given the honour of making a wedding speech, you're suddenly expected to engage hundreds of listeners and do eloquent...

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Accents are important. They are an intrinsic part of who we are. They are part of our heritage.   They tell the story of our background and our culture. So, why would we want...

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Sun, sea, sand… what about smiling, small talk and saying thank you!   Of course it would be great if we had time to learn a new language and brush up on the local...

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We all know what inauthentic communication looks and sounds like.   Whether it’s a politician from an elite background trying to mimic a Northern working class accent to “get on the voters’ level”, or...

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Have you ever had a great work idea, then shared it with your boss or colleagues, but they weren’t as convinced about it as you were?   Then the next day, someone else shares...

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