by T3mpl4r4dv150r5 | Nov 3, 2015 | Presentation skills
The world’s fastest female speaker, Fran Capo, can manage 11 words a second. That is really speaking fast. She could read this whole article aloud in less than a minute. As you can see in the video, the words are distinct and audible but it’s not so easy to...
by T3mpl4r4dv150r5 | Oct 21, 2015 | Executive presence
Do you think that CEOs should all be Apprentice-style despots? Forget it. True executive presence is not founded on shouting the loudest, blowing your own trumpet or having the biggest ego. You can Trump Sugar with a softer (but more effective) style. ‘High...
by T3mpl4r4dv150r5 | Oct 16, 2015 | Executive presence, Presentation skills
We all know to stand tall, look them in the eye and give them a firm handshake, but what about the actual science behind body language? How do you really make a good impression? Let’s clear the bull and get down to brass tacks. First impressions People decide on your...
by T3mpl4r4dv150r5 | Oct 1, 2015 | Learning and development
In the inaugural season of Formula One in 1950, a pit stop involved four mechanics and took over a minute to complete. Now, with a crew of around 20 mechanics, an F1 pit stop can last just two seconds. That makes all the difference when you’re travelling at 200 mph....
by T3mpl4r4dv150r5 | Sep 23, 2015 | Negotiation
Whether you’re flying four hundred thousand miles to stop the proliferation of nuclear weapons or trying to cut a better deal, the principles of negotiation are the same – meticulous research and preparation, patience, grit and a bit of neuroscience. Successful...