How To Communicate With Your Team - Part 1
When you have gone high enough up the ranks to have a team of people working underneath you, you might think you should already have basic aspects of leadership, like effective communication, in the...
How Elocution Helps In The Workplace
We are used to the idea of measuring our efficiency in our jobs; we have KPI’s for our performance, specific metrics we need to achieve and regular reviews with our bosses and/or team. But how much...
How To Be Authoritative At Work
Do you want to build respect in the workplace and improve your authority when you are speaking? Here are two simple trips to put into practise straight away - it's all about your verbal and your...
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Why Mumbling Affects Communication At Work
Have you ever wondered how to stop mumbling? And do you know why you should? Mumbling gives your listeners the impression that you don't really believe in what you are saying. And therefore it's...
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5 Ways To Stop Mumbling!
Mumbling is when you don’t speak clearly or loud enough, so that it’s difficult for whoever you are speaking to, to hear your words. It’s a common issue that can make you appear less confident and...
Elocution - Or How To Speak Clearly
Elocution is a rather dated notion nowadays and it's often associated with a certain way of speaking. This "received pronunciation" is a slightly posher but very neutral way of speaking; however,...
How To Make A Good First Impression
First impressions count. As the saying goes “You don't get a second chance at a first impression”. And it’s true. Humans are hardwired to make snap judgements – it’s an evolutionary instinct. In...
The Equation For Effective Communication
What if there was a simple equation that helped you to become a better communicator? Well, now there is! When we say 'effective' communication' we are essentially talking about sharing our ideas an...
What Is Elocution?
Elocution is an antiquated term, usually associated with clichéd phrases such as ‘how now brown cow’, or Eliza Doolittle and Henry Higgins. We think it is a path to speaking properly, and it...
What is a Power Pose? The Importance of Body Language
With their arms raised skywards, fingers pointing and chests out, the Rio 2016 Olympians showed us some great examples of amazing power poses. Thinking back on the games, it’s easy to find oneself...
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