by Maureen Steele | Jul 20, 2017 | Mastering Workplace Challenges, Personal Mastery, Skills For Personal Business Success
No-one actually likes having a difficult conversation. Indeed, most of us dread it and freely admit to avoiding conflict (or even the potential of conflict) at all costs. However tempting it is to put things off, it is healthier for you and your relationships in the...
by Maureen Steele | Nov 7, 2016 | Influencing Skills, Interpersonal Communication, Presentations And Public Speaking, Skills For Personal Business Success
In this 2009 video Sheryl Sandberg, American technology executive, activist, and author reflects on the importance of authentic communication when it comes to being successful. In her view (and we tend to agree), your expertise alone will not get you to where you want...
by support | Nov 8, 2014 | Interpersonal Communication, Skills For Personal Business Success, Training Box Occasional Blog
“The medium is the message.” Marshall McLuhan The contacts made in business networking will be useful in a number of ways such as growing your business, reaching new clients or in reinforcing your own professional reputation. However, like all marketing...
by support | Sep 30, 2014 | Skills For Personal Business Success
“Email, instant messaging, and cell phones give us fabulous communication ability, but because we live and work in our own little worlds, that communication is totally disorganized.” Marilyn vos Savant Many people react to email rather being pro-active...
by support | Oct 26, 2009 | Skills For Personal Business Success, Training Box Occasional Blog
Follow these three simple tips: 1.Dress the part: even if no-one can see you. What you wear impacts the way you sit or stand and this in turn impacts how you sound. 2.Smile: smiling changes the facial muscles. This translates into a friendlier, happier voice that...
by support | Jun 26, 2009 | Personal Mastery, Skills For Personal Business Success
Inner dialogue is how you formulate your thoughts in your own mind. Does the way in which you conduct this conversation with yourself impact the actions you eventually choose to take? The answer is a resounding “Yes!”. If you typically conduct a more negative or...
