Many leadership teams believe they have a communication problem. They don’t; they have a courage problem. When communication truly breaks down within an organisation, it’s rarely because people lack tools. It’s not because they don’t know how to write emails, deliver presentations, or run meetings. It’s because the environment has quietly taught them what is[…]
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The Most Dangerous Culture in Business Is the Polite One
Communication Skills, Leadership Feb 26, 2023
The Leadership Imperative: Why Your Team’s Public Speaking Skills Shape Your Organisation’s Success
Leadership, Presentating training, Presentation Skills, Public Speaking Jan 28, 2023
Most leaders recognise that one of the greatest drivers of organisational success is the way their people communicate, especially when the stakes are high. A business update, a sales pitch, a client meeting, a moment of influence in the boardroom, these are not just routine interactions. They are defining moments that shape how your team[…]
Is Liz Truss really such a terrible public speaker?
Communication Skills, General, Leadership, Public Speaking Oct 12, 2022
Is Liz Truss really such an awful public speaker. One publication has awarded her the title of, ‘The public’s Dalek.’ Another suggested, ‘she lacked passion and empathy.’ In terms of content, another believes that, ‘The speech was not even particularly well-written.’ Rachel Moss, writes in the Huffington Post, ‘The slow blinking, mistimed pauses, vacant smile[…]
King Charles III’s First Speech – One of Pain, Pride and Presence
Communication Skills, Leadership Sep 16, 2022
King Charles III’s first speech addressing the UK as sovereign, was one of great pain, pride and presence. One week ago today, King Charles III paid tribute to his late mother Queen Elizabeth II, who on her 21st Birthday in 1947, dedicated her life to the service of the Commonwealth. “I declare before you all[…]
Unlocking a Clearer, More Compelling Speaking Voice
Communication Skills, Leadership, Presentation Skills, Public Speaking Aug 08, 2022
How effective is your public speaking voice? ‘The human voice is the most beautiful instrument of all, but it is the most difficult to play.’ Richard Strauss Despite the truth and elegance of this quote, I believe that the word ‘voice’ means a great deal more than the sound produced in a person’s larynx. The[…]
The business presenters guide to great storytelling at work
Communication Skills, General, Leadership, Storytelling May 18, 2022
Great storytelling is one of the most powerful ways of communicating your message with impact in the workplace today. It’s not new, the Greek philosopher, Aristotle taught us about the value of great storytelling over 2000 years ago. Long before, PowerPoint and Prezi, storytelling has been the key to helping people enjoy, remember and[…]
