When it comes to influencing people – having the ability to change how someone thinks, feels and behaves – business storytelling is one of the most powerful weapons in our arsenal. But in order for the stories we tell to be effective, we have to know how to use them. During my many years of practise, I …
Effective Communication: Tell Stories That Work In The Workplace Read More
It was not so long ago that a time-tested mantra to climb the career ladder was ‘It’s not what you know, it’s who you know.’ For a long time, relationships that were developed at school, university and in early career days would determine the trajectory of your career. It didn’t really matter how effective your …
I’m sure you’ve heard many experts saying you need to add storytelling to your list of business communication skills. But what does that even mean? For many, the concept of “storytelling” conjures up images of reading Where the Wild Things Are to toddlers at bedtime. While storytime sessions could very well help to reduce stress in the workplace, it’s not …
Communication Skills 101: Storytelling For Influence Read More
Communication skills, verbal communication, verbal and nonverbal communication, confident communication, assertive communication, communication barriers, communication method Are you a woman working in a corporate environment? Have you ever missed out on an opportunity, even though you thought you were the most qualified candidate? Your communication skills could be holding you back. Read this cautionary tale …
Stop Coming Second For Jobs, 3 Ways To Be More Successful Read More
In her bestselling book of the same title, Facebook CEO Sheryl Sandberg urges women to ‘lean in’. Yet, women know that it can be very difficult, not to mention intimidating, to lean in when you find yourself in an aggressive atmosphere, where interruptions are the norm. In this blog we explore what is happening for …
