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How To Create A Powerful First Impression
You’re bound to have heard the expression “first impressions count.” And it’s true. Humans are hardwired to make snap judgements – it’s an evolutionary instinct. Early man lived in a much more physically threatening...
Published: April 1, 2019
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
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
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
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
Why Do We Struggle With Communication At Work?
The workplace is fraught with different pressures. “Am I good enough?” “Have I achieved my KPI’s?” “Do I deserve this job?” “Am I justified in asking for that pay rise?” “What does my boss...
Published: July 4, 2018