When using the wrong word can cost you money – and how to avoid common mistakes
This post was inspired by seeing a writer use the wrong word – using compl E mentary when the correct word should be compl I mentary. As you probably know, … Continue reading
Why and how you need to brief your interviewees for videos
As you may know, video is being used more and more in business communication. Presenting and interviewing skills are becoming more and more important in everyday business communication – not … Continue reading
How to ease the pain of the clean-up after storm damage
The days after storm damage can be the most painful as you see the extent of your loss. I’ll share some tips for coping from a friend and wise psychologist, … Continue reading
When you present – be present! Business #presenting lessons we can all learn from post-game #rugby media conferences
In business we often have to be part of joint presentations where we have to support other speakers – and not get in their way or be a distraction. This … Continue reading
What to do when you are speaking and you lose your train of thought – Part 1
You are making a point or answering a question – then you lose your train of thought and you can’t remember where you were going or the point you were … Continue reading
Great advice on how to answer tough questions – from skilled US politicians
“Never answer the question that is asked of you. Answer the question that you wish had been asked.” – Robert McNamara We all have to answer tough questions – in … Continue reading
Improve how you ask and answer tough questions – Insiders Barrie Cassidy interviews Finance Minister Mathias Cormann
When you need to ask or answer questions as part of your job – you can learn a lot from watching professionals in action on shows such as the ABC’s … Continue reading
Asking and answering tough questions – how the professionals do it
Do you like watching two skilled tennis players competing? I enjoy watching the tennis. I also enjoy watching skilled journalists and politicians “battling it out” in an interview. Here are … Continue reading
Coffee wisdom – what’s YOUR #Coffee wisdom? Always order a Mocha!
When I catch up with friends, I take notice of what they order to drink and how they like to drink it. I often ask them for their “coffee wisdom” … Continue reading
New political communication Pt 2 – Acknowledge a tough question don’t just Avoid
Whether you are a politician or a business person or a spokesperson for a cause or a media adviser – we can all learn lessons from the recent Queensland election … Continue reading
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