There’s no magic involved! Firstly, let me debunk a myth. There is no elusive, mysterious quality to being a compelling speaker or a compelling leader. As a long-standing CEO Communication Coach, I say this with confidence: I’ve researched it academically and practically with leaders from all over the world. There is no X-factor, or … Read more
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“Ho ho ho” If there’s one man who knows how to speak with a rich and resonant voice it’s the world’s most famous driver of reindeer, Santa Claus himself. “Ho ho ho”, he chuckles, bringing the sound from deep within his rotund belly. Santa obviously appreciates a few mince pies at this time of year. … Read more
Leadership Communication That Achieves Results Make all your communications meaningful and successful Interacting powerfully with others to influence and inspire involves three fundamental aspects of communication: Active listening for greater understanding and awareness Creative questioning for exactly the same reasons Responding influentially by conveying appropriate, effective words and messages. Linking the three processes of listening, … Read more
Effective Communication Training For Great Responses Your words, your reputation The words and messages you convey are fundamental, whether you are responding to ideas at a meeting, being interviewed on TV or holding a Q&A session after a presentation. Your words have a major impact on how you are perceived. They influence your reputation. Our … Read more
Are people too polite to mention that your slides are awful? Remember the tale of the Emperor’s New Clothes? Where a vain leader was sold an innovative new suit that was only visible to the smartest people? You’ll recall that those who couldn’t see it were either stupid or incompetent. Of course, the egotistical Emperor … Read more
Gagged! I am the skeleton in the closet of several large clients – their dirty little secret. I am banned from sharing that I’ve worked with them. This has nothing to do with the quality of my communication training (other companies give me great testimonials). It seems this gagging order is down to extreme confidentiality … Read more
Could the nightmare happen to you? Speaking in public. We all fear getting it wrong. And when it goes dramatically wrong, the embarrassment is all-consuming. Not to mention the frustration. Perhaps this rings uncomfortable bells for you. Have your leadership communication skills ever flown out the window at a critical moment? Have you ever wished the floor would … Read more
Are you a Senior Executive who’s missing the point? You can’t influence without a strong key message. Yet leading executives often struggle to find a golden nugget of information to convey. My clients have a ‘light bulb moment’ when I show them how to frame their ideas differently to achieve buy-in. As one CEO told … Read more
Game-Changing Executive Communication Training Group training that empowers your Executives to influence Brilliant communication can drive sales, aid strategic partnerships and facilitate the recruitment and retention of talent. And it can do much more besides, of course. Yet thousands, if not millions of executives have untapped communication potential. Our executive communication training has significant results: increased … Read more
