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How To Be A Better Communicator
Every New Year, people around the world make resolutions; sweeping statements promising big changes that are, realistically, unlikely to happen and set the resolution-maker up for disappointment. So, instead of the usual grandiose...
Published: January 9, 2018
5 Tips for Communicating With Your Team – Part 2
In the second of this two-part blog post, we continue to share top tips for those of you in leadership roles who are looking to communicate more effectively with your team. In our...
Published: December 7, 2017
How To Communicate With Your Team – Part 1
When you have gone high enough up the ranks to have a team of people working underneath you, you might think you should already have basic aspects of leadership, like effective communication, in the...
Published: December 1, 2017
How Elocution Helps In The Workplace
We are used to the idea of measuring our efficiency in our jobs; we have KPI’s for our performance, specific metrics we need to achieve and regular reviews with our bosses and/or team. But...
Published: October 30, 2017
How To Be Authoritative At Work
Do you want to build respect in the workplace and improve your authority when you are speaking? Here are two simple trips to put into practise straight away - it's all about your verbal...
Published: October 25, 2017
Why Mumbling Affects Communication At Work
Have you ever wondered how to stop mumbling? And do you know why you should? Mumbling gives your listeners the impression that you don't really believe in what you are saying. And therefore it's...
Published: October 23, 2017
5 Ways To Stop Mumbling!
Mumbling is when you don’t speak clearly or loud enough, so that it’s difficult for whoever you are speaking to, to hear your words. It’s a common issue that can make you appear less...
Published: October 20, 2017
Elocution – Or How To Speak Clearly
Elocution is a rather dated notion nowadays and it's often associated with a certain way of speaking. This "received pronunciation" is a slightly posher but very neutral way of speaking; however, it's so much...
Published: October 19, 2017
How To Make A Good First Impression
First impressions count. As the saying goes “You don't get a second chance at a first impression”. And it’s true. Humans are hardwired to make snap judgements – it’s an evolutionary instinct. In...
Published: October 5, 2017
The Equation For Effective Communication
What if there was a simple equation that helped you to become a better communicator? Well, now there is! When we say 'effective' communication' we are essentially talking about sharing our ideas...
Published: October 3, 2017