The controversy over high heels at work There’s a row in the UK over whether employers should be allowed to force female staff to wear high heels at work as part of the dress code. Regardless of the sexist nature of such an outdated policy, any company that compels women to wear heels is damaging … Read more
Expert Questioning Techniques Achieve Objectives Fast The importance of creative questioning Business leaders who ask the right questions, in the right way, to the right people, can assess much more easily how to achieve their objectives. At its most simplistic, the basis of questioning creatively involves: Thinking about what you don’t know, and what you … Read more
When it hits the fan Crises happen. Despite the best-laid plans, there is always an opportunity for something to fail: often systems, people and/or finances. The big number in the news this week is 400,000. 400,000 Ryanair passengers are likely to have their flights cancelled after the Irish budget airline messed up its pilots’ holiday … Read more
This e-course is free: here’s the small print 1. Definitions and Interpretation The capitalised terms in these e-Course Terms and Conditions (“this Agreement”) have the meanings set out herein and reference to includes or including shall be construed without limitation. Headings are for ease of reference and shall not affect the construction of this Agreement. … Read more
Unparalleled Leadership Communication Coach Helen Sewell has unique skills, qualifications and credentials for empowering leaders to communicate with influence and impact. Her exclusive techniques help CEOs and Senior Executives turn their words into gold. A science graduate, award-winning, international BBC broadcaster and former BBC journalism trainer, Helen is Europe’s only radio and TV professional to hold a Master … Read more
Executive Presence Coaching for Authority and Gravitas What exactly is Executive Presence? Executive Presence is an authoritative presence that engenders trust. It grabs and holds attention and is intrinsically linked with gravitas. Executive Presence means connecting with your audience on a fundamental level, and captivating them by speaking with credibility. It involves influencing the way … Read more
Sleep makes you more successful Every now and again life-changing concepts seem to appear out of nowhere. For me, a scientific book, “Why We Sleep”, written for laypeople, has really opened my eyes to the personal and professional value of sleeping well. Professionally, I’m fascinated by the very clear links between sleep and influence. These … Read more
Free e-Course on Executive Communication Skills Enhancing your executive communication skills successfully If you want to become more influential, increase your chances of success and raise your reputation, you’ve come to the right place. Confident, charismatic speakers are more likely to succeed. And by taking advantage of our top-level coaching expertise, credentials and experience, our … Read more
CEO Media Training Empowering you to impress with confidence Daunted by the prospect of a media interview? Nervous about facing the TV cameras? Fearful you might say the wrong thing? Worried your words will be used out of context? Concerned about the implications? Most business leaders find media interviews the most intimidating part of their role … Read more
Perform to impress Are you a slide-reader? Does PowerPoint tear your gaze away from the room and force you to stare backwards at the wall behind you? Go on, admit it. I bet you spend far too long looking your slide deck and not enough time connecting with your audience. I’m sure you’ve attended numerous Death … Read more
