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How Do I Get People To Listen To Me?
Communication is a two-way street. But sometimes it can feel like you’re working really hard and people are still not listening. Frustrating, right? This could be for a whole host of reasons: from...
Published: August 18, 2022
How To Speak With More Authority
Speaking with authority seems to come more naturally to some than others. Ever been in a meeting, convinced you’ve got the answers, but someone else just seems able to push their idea that bit...
Published: July 28, 2022
How To Say Sorry
The apology is a territory that needs to be negotiated carefully, to maintain personal integrity while being respectful of others. But it’s possible to do both! It’s important to be an advocate of...
Published: June 30, 2022
Women Who Lead The Way In Communication
International Women’s Day is about celebrating the tremendous achievements of women around the world and calling for a more gender balanced world. In light of this, we asked the team at LSW to share...
Published: March 3, 2022
How To Banish Conference Call Anxiety For Good
Over the last few years, conference calls have become a very normal part of our day-to-day. For some, this is great news - you can have your notes on the screen, wear your slippers...
Published: February 15, 2022
PowerPoint Tips: Why Storytelling Is Key To Presenting
I am willing to bet that when you’re tasked with giving a presentation at work, the first thing you do is load up PowerPoint or an equivalent programme on your computer. However, by presenting...
Published: February 2, 2022
10 Ways A Business Communication Workshop Will Help You AND Your Team
Communication is at the heart of our professional lives - from building rapport with colleagues and sharing ideas in a meeting, right through to delivering presentations and asking for a promotion. It impacts the...
Published: February 2, 2022
How To Overcome Fear Of Speaking In Meetings
If you’re an introvert, meetings can feel like war zones in which your main goal is to duck extroverted bullets while the loudest personalities exchange fire. So how do you do yourself justice in...
Published: January 31, 2022
Empowered & Real: Communication for a Brave New World
Yesterday I was sitting in my front room, with the cat climbing up the curtain behind me and my five-year-old son singing in the room next door, holding an important meeting with the Managing...
Published: December 23, 2021
Using Vocal Characteristics To Convey Emotion
The voice tells us a lot about a person and what they have to say. Versatility in your vocal characteristics and skills can be extremely valuable, whether you’re podcasting, acting or simply communicating verbally...
Published: December 19, 2021