Do you ever read a quote that has been put there and wonder “What the hell is that supposed to mean?” I do it all the time, because as a communications coach I appreciate that words can inspire an emotional reaction, without them making sense. So, I make the effort to re-read what is being …
Find yourself being mean, then it may be due to that motivational quote you printed off and put on your desk. That is why we are asking if motivational quotes make you mean. Often you see a motivational quote and it will stop you, because it has a rah-rah effect or feels emotional. This is …
You have been asked to speak in a meeting, to address a group or to pitch a proposal so you get writing. You need to remember though that the preparation begins well before the pen hits the paper. Therefore I have created four questions that you can ask yourself to ensure your speaking hits the …
You have been asked to speak in a meeting, to address a group or to pitch a proposal so you get writing. You need to remember though that the preparation begins well before the pen hits the paper. This is why I have created four questions that you can ask yourself to ensure your speaking …
Read more “Two Questions So Your Speaking Hits The Right Spot”
Preparation is everything, whether presenting a proposal in the weekly team meeting, to standing on stage to give a keynote. What you may not realise though, is that the preparation begins long before you even write your first word, often before you work out your title. Last week I introduced the idea of …
Read more “Why Do I Need Them To Hear This? Beats Goal-Setting.”
There is a lot of talk about a new normal, opening up and second waves. There is a lot of talk about is it time for a change. The one thing for sure is that there is lots of uncertainty. How do you cope with such a mass insecurity? Do you ignore it and …
It’s funny how since Covid-19 there has been two distinct camps…Those that are taking stock, looking at their life and hoping for something better for themselves or the environment. These are also the volunteers in the community taking care of others, or simply sharing a smile when the world is beginning to look grim. …
Are You Flipping Pancakes? You can hardly open Facebook at the moment without seeing phrases like “new normal” “world waking up” and “Post viral world”. It seems like, even though we are going back to work, as more and more places open things will never change and things will never be the same all …
Once you have stood up and given your presentation it is all over, right? Well it is, but as with everything you get more out of it if you go the extra mile. This week’s blog is the 5 pillars you need to make it count. Identify Outcomes The first step is to identify the …
Why? Why are you doing this? Why bother speaking at all? Well mainly because you want to change the audience in some way, otherwise there is no point. The change does not have to be worthy of a Nobel prize, it just needs to impact the way someone thinks about your topic and ultimately you. …