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9 Tips To Overcome Public Speaking Nerves
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 than...
Published: January 14, 2021
Spine-Tingling Speeches From Stage & Screen
Have you ever noticed how beautiful words and beautiful delivery can make one feel warm, happy, and in some little way delighted with the world. To that end, we thought we'd bring together...
Published: December 17, 2020
How To Communicate Effectively At Work: 5 Tips
One thing the Covid crisis hasn’t changed is how we all want to be taken seriously in our working lives. Whether in person or through a computer screen - the drive to communicate effectively...
Published: December 17, 2020
Virtual Team Communication: How To Connect
The world has changed - in many ways beyond recognition in the last 9 months - and a huge percentage of people are now working remotely. One of the most important things about work...
Published: November 20, 2020
What Is Intonation & How to Improve it
Intonation is about colour, melody and flow in speech. In short, it is the thing that breathes life into your communication. Therefore, if we are going to master one communication skill, getting the art...
Published: November 11, 2020
4 Ways To Deal With Virtual Conflict
If you’re currently working remotely, then there's every chance that you may be feeling disconnected from your teammates and colleagues. Keeping those connections whilst all being in different parts of the city,...
Published: October 20, 2020
4 Inspirational Women Using Their Voices To Drive Change
Today, in recognition of Women’s Equality Day, we want to acknowledge some amazing women. These are pioneering heroines who use their voices to break glass ceilings, overcome what appeared to be insurmountable challenges, and...
Published: August 26, 2020
What I Learnt From An Executive Leadership Course
Through the lockdown period, people did all kinds of things to keep themselves busy and active. From knitting to yoga, people learnt new skills and found some new joy and learning in the strange...
Published: July 9, 2020
Transform Your Spanish Accent To Sound Like A Native English Speaker
Principal Coach Jamie Chapman gives his insights working with Spanish speakers who wish to soften their Spanish accents whilst speaking in English. Read on for some useful tips if you are Spanish on improving...
Published: July 2, 2020
Should I Take An Accent Softening Course?
Should non-native English speakers drop, change or soften their accents? Your first instinct may be an indignant “of course not!” And in a way, we agree. But as with many things in life that...
Published: May 2, 2020