by Seb Wals | Oct 20, 2026 | Article
Communication occupies a remarkable amount of the working day. In its recent State of Business Communication research, Grammarly reported that the professionals it surveyed spent 88% of their working week communicating. That makes the quality of those...
by T3mpl4r4dv150r5 | Apr 2, 2026 | Article, Women's development
As we wrap up National Women’s History Month, Templar proudly recognizes and celebrates the remarkable women across our firm whose insight, resilience, and leadership elevate both our work and our culture. Their voices shape the conversations that matter most, guiding...
by T3mpl4r4dv150r5 | Sep 10, 2025 | Article, Executive presence, In Conversation
Trust is not a soft skill. Neuroscience shows that it is a performance driver that directly supports creativity, risk-taking, and collaboration. Leaders and teams can purposefully strengthen trust with colleagues and clients by fine-tuning concrete conversational...
by Seb Wals | Jul 22, 2025 | Article, Negotiation
Templar Advisors’ clients spend significant time negotiating with varied counterparties, both internally and externally. Strong negotiation skills are essential in the workplace. Bankers rely on them when negotiating fees with clients. Private equity...
by T3mpl4r4dv150r5 | May 13, 2025 | Article
Many of Templar Advisors’ clients – whether Investment Banking advisory teams, professional services firms, or alternatives managers – often advise prospective clients on courses of action that the client may feel are challenging or even are: “probably not a priority...
by Seb Wals | Apr 1, 2025 | Article
1st April 2025 — The International Bureau of Speechwriting (IBS) has issued an urgent warning to all public speakers: the use of humour in speeches may be more hazardous than previously thought. The IBS asserts that it can be difficult to digest. According to the...