“Tell me one thing you really like about the organization, and one thing that frustrates you about the company?”
“Tell me what you do here, that’s not in your job description, that you think is really critical?”Continue reading
Here is why Tony Blair was an eloquent speaker
“Tony Blair’s (former UK Prime Minister) effectiveness as a speaker came from the overwhelming impression he gave, that even when he contradicted himself, at the moment he spoke a given sentence he believed it in his very sinews.”Continue reading
Ban this phrase from your PowerPoint presentations
It’s good to be surprised. Recently I was in the audience of a breakfast presentation. The presenter said in total seriousness, “Everyone loves PowerPoint, so I’ll be using it”.Continue reading
A field technique on how to ask for help
Picture this situation. You’re walking door to door to promote your product or service, or you need help from a colleague and are approaching that person.Continue reading
The speaking trait the Barack Obama and John Kennedy share
When John Fitzgerald Kennedy would speak, he was able to make such a deep personal connection to his audience, that people were immediately drawn to believe what he had said – no matter the words he uttered.
Barack Obama has a similar gift.Continue reading
Mind if I listen in? 20 Nov.
This Thursday morning, 20 November, on Sydney’s Northshore I’ll be delivering a breakfast seminar entitled, Mind if I listen in? Fresh networking and body language techniques that pay-off. I’d love to see you in the audience. Here is the link for information on the event and how to register. http://bit.ly/1vkci8k
Do you believe this is the end?
“When I was going through my worst times I had to ask myself, ‘Do I believe this is the end? No I don’t – so I needed to start a process of re-building. I tell people who are through hell – don’t stop. You want to stay there. Find a reason you won’t stop because if you find a reason you will find a way. Reasons come first, ways come second.”Continue reading
Gen X Y Millennials gravitas technique
If you are of Generation X or Y demographic, picture this situation.
You have to pitch an idea to a senior, executive group, many whom are Baby boomers*.
And you want upgrade your level of gravitas when delivery the pitch.Continue reading
Three simple questions to answer regarding a potential relationship
“Do I like you? Are you fun to be around? Would I want you in my home? Would I want to be in your home?”Continue reading
NESB exec? Here’s a way to improve you informal comm skills
In my client workshops there are often people enrolled who have been born in non-English speaking countries, and are of non-native English speakers – as might be expected.
Several of these executives want to know how to better assimilate into, and understand Australia and its business culture.Continue reading