vision
Change your thoughts, change your life!
More than any time in the past the need for positive thinking is not only desirable but necessary. In my training courses I nearly always
How to influence people in 5 simple stages
I’m busy preparing a course this week on persuasive speaking and influencing skills. Despite framing up the course as we always do, that we’re concentrating totally on
Negotiating in English
Essential negotiation phrases
It’s a mistake to believe that if you learn specific phrases in English for either negotiations, presentations or meetings you will be proficient and successful
How to finish a meeting on time
Now the title of this post may appear rather obvious to many, but here in Spain it is a challenge to start a meeting on time so
Time Management
Is your to-do list really serving you?
I was talking to a friend about time management the other day. He was telling me that he has so many alarms attached to all his
How to delegate tasks at work
In order to be fully productive at work and to perform without stress, it is imperative that we delegate tasks. If done correctly, delegation saves us
Presenting in English: how to handle questions
For many people who have to give presentations in English, the most nerve-wracking part is when they have to answer questions. The nervousness doesn’t come
Delivering a presentation
Eight tips on how to deliver a presentation in English
In the previous post we talked about how to prepare a presentation in English to give you maximum confidence; the more effectively you prepare, the
Tips on giving a presentation in English
For many people giving a presentation is an extremely nerve wracking experience especially if they have to give it in a foreign language. In this
training
5 Mistakes Companies Typically Make When Organising a Training Programme
Many companies commit to training with enthusiasm and zest, but pay little attention to the elements that make the training intervention cost effective and that
productivity
To multitask or not to multitask
Without a doubt we feel a great satisfaction in getting things done. So much so, that we’ve got into the habit of trying to get
Motivation
The 5 essentials for leading a team
Most of us are required to exercise a leadership function at some time in our lives even though this may be in adhoc and informal