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Your 1st impression isn’t necessarily the one you intend.
A few weeks ago I spoke at a school careers day about the importance of first impressions and the affect our posture has on what others see in us. I
Give us a smile!
A few weeks ago, at lunch with friends, we got onto the subject of how important a smile is and how you can “hear” a smile in someone’s voice. I
Effortless small talk
The wedding season is in full throw and for some the trauma of having to chat to complete strangers is palpable. We’ve all been there – the wedding of a
How to be ready to present at any time.
Many years ago one of our first clients worked for a large publishing firm. And she had been taught to get over her “problem” of gesticulating as she talked, by
The impact of setting expectations
At a hotel the other day I saw a sign set out with traffic light symbols to denote when they were busiest and the best times to get breakfast when
How good are your decisions?
There has been a lot of discussion about inequality in the papers recently and the impact of unconscious bias. We are all a combination of our own background, environment and
It\’s Presentation Day – What Can You Do If You Wake Up with a Sore Throat?
In this vlog – Sally shares her top tips on what steps you can take if you wake up with a sore throat on the big presentation day.
Three life lessons from a 91 year old!
Last week I had the privilege to go to the Kings Head Theatre in Islington to see a distant cousin perform her one woman autobiographical show, That’s Entertainment. The relative
Using Emphasis To Change Meaning
I read an email from a contact yesterday and it came across as really rude! Part of that was their choice of words but most of it was down to