Would you consider yourself to be stubborn? Do you bristle at the thought of change and dig your heels in even when presented with undeniable logic?  For most of us our instinct is to probably answer ‘no’ to that question. It’s everyone else that’s stubborn right?  It’s the people on ...

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Are you pitch perfect?  We all understand the power of the ‘pitch’ – whether it’s for investment, a new career defining opportunity or that game changing client. These are the 7 to 14 minute long ‘sliding door’ moments that define whether we take our influence to the next level. However, ...

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Today’s question is the holy grail of influence.  It’s the question that any influencer that wants to make an impact with their words, ideas or mission strives to answer:  How do you tell stories that change the way the world works?  My guest today has built his career around answering ...

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How do you communicate from a place of stillness and calm regardless of what’s happening around you? We all know the situations that tend to set off our body’s alarm system. It could be a fight with our partner, the same old conversation with a member of our team – ...

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How do we become powerful listeners? Listening is probably one of the most underestimated tools of influence. Think for a moment about the leaders that have had the most impact on you. The people who have changed your mind or perspective. Those who made you feel heard and therefore valued ...

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What holds you back from having the influence you want? Quickly listen to the first thing that comes into your mind.  It might have been a sense that somehow you’re not charismatic enough, or not aggressive enough – or maybe the opposite. You talk too much and forget to listen ...

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