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Five steps to help you present with impact
Do you want to present with impact? Do you want people to remember what you have to say – and take action as a result of it? The best and most effective presenters use a whole range of techniques to capture the attention of their audience and to make their points, many of which can […]
Nine writing tools to sharpen up your copy
A few weeks ago, my son was completing his GCSE history coursework about the New Deal. He insisted he’d run it through an online grammar tool, so there was no need for me to read through and check for typos. I picked it up as it came off the printer and spotted that “new deal” […]
Radio interviews: techniques to improve delivery
It may sound obvious, but when you do a radio or podcast interview, the listener can’t see you. They can’t see your expressions, your body language, your smile or frown, so all they have to judge you on is your voice. And generally, the listener is doing something else. Only part of their brain is […]
15 top crisis management tips
Warren Weeks is a Toronto-based media and crisis training coach whose posts on social media are always wise, practical and on-point. He’s been advising companies on how to deal with crisis for three decades and here we are sharing his 15 favourite tips for better crisis management. 1. Always lead with empathy. Fight or flight […]
Our simple guide to journalistic jargon
The media is the same as every sector – it has its own special language – terms which make perfect sense to those in the know & mystifying to those on the outside. Here is a selection of the most common journalistic jargon, which may be helpful for those working in PR and communications. Article: […]
Why you should avoid “No Comment” in media interviews
When we’re running media and crisis training, we always advise our clients to avoid saying “no comment”. Here, the experienced tech journalist and media consultant Nick Huber explains why. When your company says “no comment” to the media it can be more revealing than you think – and not in a good way. Based on […]
Simple tips for using Powerpoint in a presentation
These simple tips for using Powerpoint during presentations can ensure they remain a useful tool which supports your message, rather than a distraction, or even an embarrassment. Our experience of sitting through many presentations over the years is that many speakers use them as a crutch, spending too much time reading from their screen, rather […]
Radio interviews: an insiders guide
When we discuss radio interviews, we tell media training delegates to remember listeners are usually doing something else, so to capture their attention, you should be particularly expressive, in both language & delivery. Here, our trainer Sarah Deech, shares her insiders guide to radio interviews. So, you’ve been booked for a radio interview. You’ve researched […]
Be more John Wayne: the art of brevity in communication
The argument to “Be more John Wayne” is irresistable to anyone who remembers watching Westerns on a Sunday afternoon, and who values effective communication, so I am delighted to share this article by Rob Fisher, the founder of Indigo, which delivers globally recognised training programmes and tailored management development solutions – in the UK, worldwide and online. […]
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