The close talker: how to maintain personal space
Many years ago, I was at a networking event when I found myself talking to a man with no concept of personal space. He…
How to turn constant disagreements into productive conversations.
Disagreements at work are normal, but when someone constantly challenges you, it can start to feel personal. It’s frustrating,…
How to handle difficult conversations assertively, without creating or becoming the drama.
Following on from my article “Who…
How to protect your energy from the networking naysayer
Have you ever found yourself trapped in conversation with someone who only sees storm clouds – never silver linings?…
Who are your toughest conversations with?
When we think about communication challenges, we often picture that tense meeting with a client, an awkward conversation…
How to hold your ground when you meet a serial interrupter, networking.
I’ve been doing a lot of networking recently and found myself face-to-face with a few familiar types; like the conversation…
Are you unintentionally undermining your own communication?
Have you ever walked away from a conversation feeling unheard or unconvincing?
Maybe you noticed people’s eyes…
How to handle a monopoliser when networking
You may be aware that I spend a good chunk of my marketing budget on attending networking events. Over the past 25 years…
Which came first … your thought or your posture?
January isn’t my favourite month of the year! It is a month full of good intentions, dark nights and empty pockets after…
Make sure you have space in life for your big rocks.
Stephen Covey relays a story in his book “7 Habits of Highly effective People” about how important it is to put the…
