by Martyn Barmby | 19 May, 2015 | Building Confidence, Difficult conversations, Interview Skills, Nerves, Perception
We talk to every client about the effect the nervous adrenaline produced by our amygdala can have on our bodies. Our brain senses fear and our system rapidly produces a defence – flight/fight or freeze, in short a way to get ourselves out of imminent danger....
by Martyn Barmby | 7 October, 2014 | Authenticity, Authority, Blog, Body Language, Building Confidence, Emotional Engagement, Featured, Perception, Performance, Personal Profile, Presentation skills, Public speaking, Voice
“Getting to the top is as much to do with how you look as what you achieve.” So says this week’s Economist. It is backed with an array of striking facts about the most successful CEOs being taller, fitter and deeper voiced. It is a great read so have...
by Martyn Barmby | 7 February, 2014 | Authenticity, Authority, Blog, Building Confidence, Client skills, Emotional Engagement, Featured, Leadership, Nerves, Perception
Avoid being a headless chicken when faced with difficult conversations Last week I was lucky enough to be part of a team of coaches at a leadership academy for a large financial services firm. For the delegates, one of the most insightful parts of the sessions were...
by Martyn Barmby | 29 January, 2014 | Authenticity, Blog, Building Confidence, Leadership, Nerves, Perception, Personal Profile, Presentation skills, Public speaking
Part 2: If you enjoy Public Speaking it can provide a great boost to your profile, plus some top tips for building confidence and overcoming nerves. Q: What do you look at when you speak? A: I always look at the audience. In the past at a big conference the lighting...
by Martyn Barmby | 14 November, 2013 | Authority, Blog, Body Language, Leadership, Perception
“PMQs are basically a modern form of cock-fighting, and not a show of great leadership” So said Stein Ringen last week in a very lively Royal Society of Arts lunchtime lecture entitled “What is Power”. His talk centered on the misconception that power gets things done...
by Martyn Barmby | 16 October, 2013 | Asset Management, Marketing, Perception, Presentation skills
Investment news is buzzing with the story of Neil Woodford departing after 25 years with Invesco Perpetual to set up his own fund next year. It has prompted consternation on forums with investors worrying if they should leave without him at the helm. His announcement...
