by Nicola Hainey | 30 September, 2021 | Body Language, Communication, Emotional Engagement, Networking Skills, Voice
If I were to ask you, “What part of the body do you use for listening?” most English speakers would emphatically shout ‘EARS’. Of course, that’s what gets drummed into us in our infancy. However, the Chinese symbol for listening embodies a far more complex and...
by Martyn Barmby | 20 December, 2019 | Building Confidence, Client Skills, Networking Skills, Performance, Presentation Skills, Public Speaking, Team Building
In Part 1 of this two-part blog, we covered these principles: let yourself fail say “yes and” Part 2 looks at how Improv can reframe the way you interact with others. Make your partner look and feel like a genius People often say to me ‘It must be...
by Martyn Barmby | 10 January, 2014 | Blog, Building Confidence, Marketing, Networking Skills, Portfolio, Presentation Skills, Team Building, Voice
Caroline was part of a very lively panel debate called “CMOs and CIOs – heading for a date or divorce” hosted by IBM in their very impressive conference centre on the South Bank. I was impressed by her engaging speaking style and her command of the debate, in...
by Martyn Barmby | 24 October, 2013 | Building Confidence, Interview Skills, Marketing, Networking Skills, Portfolio, Public Speaking
Part 2: Good communication skills are vital for leadership Do you feel public speaking has helped your career, or is it part and parcel of it? I really see it as integral to career success. I bundle it in with all communications skills as a vital along with great...
by Martyn Barmby | 20 July, 2012 | Featured, Nerves, Networking Skills, Portfolio
“Du skal ikke tro, at du er noget” (Don’t think YOU are anything special) The first of the 10 rules in Jantelov/ Jante’s Law I was running a “Confidence in Networking” session last week. One of the delegates, who was originally from Scandinavia, explained...
