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Perfecting ‘the look’

There is much to be said for communicating one’s annoyance or disapproval with a ‘look’. Paddington Bear was an expert in such a look, in the form of his trademark hard stare, which often caused the receiver to become flushed and embarrassed. I have a look which I bring out when, mid-way through a conversation, […]

How to Create the Best Virtual You

The virtual world looks very different depending on the generation looking at it. Millennial and Gen Z readers, with an instinctive knowledge of it, may feel an inclination to look away now. I urge you not to – at least not yet – as I ponder the topic of how to create the best virtual […]

What to know before starting a podcast

Politicians do it, footballers do it, even the Red Hot Chilli Peppers’ Flea does it… And if you were attracted to the title of this article, it’s highly likely that you have considered making a podcast too! And why not? The podcast has been one of the biggest break out channels of communication in recent […]

Make Your Ideas and Messages Into Memorable Stories

The prospect of Donald Trump appearing on the ballot for the 2024 election may come as a surprise to all but his devoted fans. After all, this is a “politician” who, most agree, pushed the boundaries too far and appeared to have been burnt by the experience. But no, The Donald seems to be rising […]

Can you have a beautiful voice?

Beautiful is not an adjective one would immediately associate with Boris Johnson, but the Financial Times decided recently that this was an apt description for the voice of the former Prime Minister. The same journalist continued that Mr Johnson’s voice is “deep and textured, raspy without crossing into sibilance”. While a columnist in a rival […]

AI Now Eyeing Presentation. Be Afraid!

It seems as though everyone I meet at the moment is talking about the new wave of AI which is coming our way. From content creators to software developers, artists to lawyers, the prospect of being replaced by a bot has injected some ‘heightened interest’. Just two months ago, I was giving much time to […]