Today, many work environments require you to do some degree of public speaking. It may be speaking at a workplace meeting, giving a presentation to your team, delivering a workshop at a conference or presenting awards. We are also called … Continued
Like pretty much everyone else I know, I am heading towards Christmas trying to get everything up-to-date before the magical date of December 25th. Why this becomes an unspoken deadline I don’t know, but every year it’s the same. … Continued
How often do you find yourself being asked this question or worse still, asking it? I run my own small business and I often get asked are you busy? I’m never quite sure how to respond. If I say no, … Continued
Internal communication influences our external communication I needed a par on the 16th hole. I was having a great round and as a result, I began to put myself under pressure. I stood over the ball and took extra care to … Continued
Your boss has asked you to write an article on how to take care of cats. The laptop is open and the screen is eagerly awaiting to be filled with words that are interesting, intelligent and informative. The clock … Continued
Christmas is supposed to be a time of great joy, yet often we become harried and stressed as clients and customers demand Christmas deadlines. December 25th is looming and our patience is wearing thin. Under these circumstances it is easy … Continued
This morning I paused on my morning walk to stand on the ridge above my house overlooking the bay. I watched two bright red tug boats bring a large container ship into the harbour. Against the back drop of the … Continued
A good writer should write for their audience and so it is with our verbal communication. We should speak for our listener, not ourselves. I’ll give you an example. My grandmother is 99 years old in two weeks time. She … Continued
Last week a client of mine rang me to talk about his new website. After 30 years as a tradesman his son told him he needed to have an internet presence. So my client dutifully set about getting a website … Continued
Andrew is a furniture maker. He is a craftsman with over 30 years’ experience who takes a great deal of pride in the creation of his pieces. Andrew has the ability to breathe life into wood. He transforms rough and … Continued