The Nightly Show – A lesson in bad chat

Every now and again British TV bosses, in the chase for better…

We need a more blue-sky approach to four-dimensional incremental capability – The Origins of Corporate Jargon

In business, we are always looking for new ways to communicate.…

‘Brexit Means Brexit’ Catchphrase

“Brexit means Brexit.” It’s a phrase that the British people…

Confessions of a Videographer

Once upon a time, the screen was a place populated by professional…

How to do (and not do) an Oscar Speech

The season of award giving is upon us once again with the razzle…

The Commuters Comfort Zone

January has not been a good month for thousands of commuters.…

Resolution: Be a More Effective Presenter in 2017

Going back to work after the Christmas break is a struggle we…

What do you want for Christmas this year?

Here at the de Burgh Group we are closing the appointments diary…

Surviving the Office Christmas Party (with your reputation intact)

It may feel as though Christmas has been in full swing since…

Networking on a Plane

Over the past two months I have been a guest speaker at events…

What ‘The Apprentice’ can teach us NOT to do in business

Clueless recruits fluffing their tasks and vying for the attention…

What can Donald Trump teach us about Speechmaking?

Halloween is just around the corner... which means that the 2016…

Telephone Etiquette in a Smart Phone Age

Once upon a time we were shown a vision of the future in popular…

The Art of Small Talk in Business

In the business world, the devil is far too often in the detail.…

Managing Talent: From University to the Workplace

On the flipside, this September sees a fresh batch of university…