Reduce Tension and Worry STRESS – Overcoming                Moderation in all things is the key to overcoming stress.             A relaxed approach to your work can add years to your life.             Stress is usually caused by worry, due to work pressure, personality conflicts, by worries such as money problems, or family problems.  First you…

SPEECHES – To Persuade –         To persuade an audience your task is to influence people so they agree  with your argument and hopeful take the action you recommend.         Make sure your keep repeating your recommendation several time in this type of speech. A handful of tips  to persuade your audience to take the…

SPEECHES – Thanking a Speaker – When you are asked to thank a guest speaker there are a few simple rules to  follow.         Keep it; Short, Sweet, Simple and Sincere.                     When a guest speaker has finished addressing a meeting, the chairperson usually asks a member of the audience to…

SPEECHES  – A good introduction gets a speaker off to a strong start.         The role of the introducer is to arouse the listeners’ interest so they will direct their attention to the speaker and the topic.         By mentioning specific interests you can create an atmosphere  which makes the audience more receptive and the…

Make Memorable SPEECHES Who spoke at the last  meeting you attended? What did they tell you? How much can you remember?         Having carried out well over 100 recall exercises, (in  many countries) I realised the spoken word is a poor way to instruct and to give out memorable information.  But they can be improved…

SELLING –         To sell well you must tell well.         Good sellers spend much time establishing a rapport with their clients.         Marketing, selling and service all go hand in hand.         Experience seller know it’s easier to retain existing customer than to find new ones. You do this by giving them a great…

SELF IMPROVEMENT – Develop New Skills –         Commit yourself to a life of ongoing personal development.         The world is constantly changing and new skills will always be needed.  The best jobs will go to those who keep updating their training and education.         See things as they are and ask ‘why?’ Dream of…

For a SUCCESSFUL CAREER –        Start looking for a career that would make the best use of your qualifications, experiences and  your talents.      You need to sit down with a mentor and identify your strengths.         Look for an organisation that’s growing and is large enough to train people and grow talent.         Be…

REPORT WRITING –         Report writing can be an interesting and exhilarating experience  – it’s your chance to help bring about change if you write clearly and present it well.         It is not a difficult if it is broken down into small tasks. A handful of tips to help you present a good report…

Establishing a RAPPORT  –          To start a conversation with a stranger you need to go through a kind of ritual.          The ritual will vary between races, sexes and the status of people.          The best thing to wear at the start of a conversation is a smile. A handful of tips to help…