Why jargon and corporate speak hurt your message

We all use jargon and shorthand every day in conversations with friends and co-workers. It’s a kind of code that

March 9, 2015

How to use storytelling in your business pitch

In business, pitches are things that some people have to do and other people have to listen to. People don’t

February 18, 2015

Public speaking: How to review your own speech

You will probably always be your harshest critic. I know I am. I will occasionally call my speech or performance

February 12, 2015

How to give a good speech - a cheat's guide

I know, I know. I have heard it all before. You meant to spend more time researching, you really wanted

January 23, 2015

How to overcome the fear of public speaking

For many people, public speaking is not easy. For some people, it is simply terrifying. Speaking in front a large

January 21, 2015

Is there ever an excuse to use PowerPoint in a presentation?

Is there ever an excuse to use PowerPoint in a presentation? First of all, what is a presentation? It’s not

December 10, 2014

How to keep your cool in a job interview

A big job interview can be one of the most stressful things you will do in your professional life.So much

October 17, 2014

How to answer "why did you leave your last job?" In a job interview

Hiring somebody is a huge and risky investment. Against the risks and the recruitment and ongoing costs –  wages, training,

October 10, 2014

How to answer "where do you see yourself in five years' time?" in a job interview

Where do you see yourself in five years’ time? This is a popular interview question for a number of reasons.

October 8, 2014

How to perform well in a job interview: A storytelling approach to answering questions will help

The most important thing is to remember that a successful interview is primarily about the employer and their issues and

October 3, 2014