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Is There Anything More Infuriating Than Not Being Heard?

Is There Anything More Infuriating Than Not Being Heard?

by Martyn Barmby | 5 October 2020 | Authority, Building Confidence, Difficult conversations, Leadership, Presentation skills, Public speaking

Some communications lessons from the first US Presidential Debate We are always keen observers of communications in politics and US politics in particular. Although the first US Presidential debate seems a long time ago given events since then, we wanted to capture...

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Online Meetings Can Be Daunting

Online Meetings Can Be Daunting

by Martyn Barmby | 21 July 2020 | Building Confidence, Online meetings, Presentation skills, Public speaking

It can be daunting to have to speak up at online meetings when you are confronted with a sea of faces. At MSB Executive, we recognise the variety in our clients' communication styles. Most noticeably at online meetings, you can spot the extroverts and introverts. It...

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The Power of the Pause

The Power of the Pause

by Martyn Barmby | 30 June 2020 | Authenticity, Leadership, Public speaking, Storytelling

At MSB we often talk about the importance of pauses. They are great for adding impact and helping your audience process information. Pauses are a great replacement for filler sounds and words. We generally say you can pause for longer than you think. Canadian Prime...

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A Perspective On Zoom Fatigue

A Perspective On Zoom Fatigue

by Martyn Barmby | 11 June 2020 | Online meetings, Online video

As the majority of our meetings continue to be hosted online, the rise of 'Zoom fatigue' has become a natural occurrence. In this short video, Martyn Barmby, the Founder of MSB Executive, explains the reasons for 'Zoom fatigue' and some tips to avoid it.

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Empathetic Communication From Leaders In The Time Of Covid

Empathetic Communication From Leaders In The Time Of Covid

by Martyn Barmby | 28 May 2020 | Authenticity, Leadership, Personal Profile, Presentation skills, Public speaking

We often look at how our leaders communicate to see what we can learn. Sometimes we share examples of outstanding communication as well as times they get it wrong.  At the moment, what our leaders are doing and saying is affecting our lives in an extraordinary way....

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Your Questions Answered On Making A Great Impression At Online Meetings

Your Questions Answered On Making A Great Impression At Online Meetings

by Martyn Barmby | 21 May 2020 | Asset Management, Body Language, Building Confidence, Client skills, Online meetings, Online video, Video

We were delighted to run a webinar for the CFA Society yesterday on how to make a great impression at online meetings. With nearly 100 people in attendance, it is clearly a hot topic. There were some great questions and we thought if might be useful to share a couple...

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How to Achieve the Perfect Posture at Online Meetings

How to Achieve the Perfect Posture at Online Meetings

by Martyn Barmby | 23 April 2020 | Authority, Body Language, Online meetings, Online video, Presentation skills, Video, Voice

The correct posture is so important at online meetings to help us not only look calm and relaxed but also to ensure we breathe well. Our Head of Voice at MSB Executive; Steven Maddocks shares his invaluable insights on how to achieve the optimal posture at online...

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A Simple Guide to Improving Your Articulation

A Simple Guide to Improving Your Articulation

by Martyn Barmby | 14 April 2020 | Blog, Building Confidence, Client skills, Online meetings, Online video, Presentation skills, Video, Voice

Our Head of Voice at MSB Executive; Steven Maddocks shares simple tools and techniques to improve articulation. This is another part of our series to ensure impactful communication at online meetings.  

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How to Use Intonation to Keep People Engaged at Online Meetings

How to Use Intonation to Keep People Engaged at Online Meetings

by Martyn Barmby | 8 April 2020 | Blog, Building Confidence, Client skills, Online video, Video, Voice

Our Head of Voice at MSB Executive; Steven Maddocks provides tips, techniques and exercises specifically geared to great communication at online meetings. This video covers Intonation.  

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Hate Watching Yourself on Video? Don’t Worry, You Are In Good Company.

Hate Watching Yourself on Video? Don’t Worry, You Are In Good Company.

by Martyn Barmby | 25 March 2020 | Blog, Body Language, Building Confidence, Online meetings, Online video, Personal Profile, Video

One of the side effects of having so many online meetings is that we cannot avoid seeing ourselves on screen. Some people find it distracting and others even say it makes them feel anxious. This short blog is written to assure you that you are not alone. Many actors...

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Stay Connected As a Team With Online Video Tools

Stay Connected As a Team With Online Video Tools

by Martyn Barmby | 24 March 2020 | Online meetings, Online video, Team Building, Video

During these uncertain times where the majority of us are now working from home, it's so important to keep that sense of connection with our teams and colleagues. We share a quick video on how we can maintain that human contact using online video tools.  

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How to Look and Sound Your Best on Video

How to Look and Sound Your Best on Video

by Martyn Barmby | 23 March 2020 | Online meetings, Online video, Personal Profile, Presentation skills, Video

According to the standard model, when first meeting someone, we make a snap decision about them based on their appearance, the sound of their voice and what they say... in that order of importance. Here, Martyn assesses the usefulness of that model, takes a look at...

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