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A Six-Step Formula for Great Conversations
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A Six-Step Formula for Great Conversations

Learn a six-step formula for great conversations: ask about now, reveal gains and pains, bridge the gap and stay on...

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The NLP Meta Model
4 min read

The NLP Meta Model

Learn the NLP Meta Model and spot deletions, distortions and generalisations. Ask smart questions, remove confusion and...

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How to Develop Self-Confidence
2 min read

How to Develop Self-Confidence

Learn how to build self confidence by reshaping your self image. Apply the RAPID method-five clear steps-to swap doubt...

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The NLP Meta Model - Clear Thinking, Clear Communication
3 min read

The NLP Meta Model - Clear Thinking, Clear Communication

Learn how the NLP Meta Model exposes deletions, distortions and generalisations so you can ask better questions, correct...

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Effective Communication in the Workplace - Practical Examples for Success
5 min read

Effective Communication in the Workplace - Practical Examples for Success

Learn practical, effective communication skills to set clear goals, give feedback, manage conflict and boost workplace...

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Finding a Common Frame of Reference
1 min read

Finding a Common Frame of Reference

Stop labelling people. Learn how a common frame of reference built on rational thinking boosts unity in the workplace,...

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Investigative vs Ordinary Conversations
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Investigative vs Ordinary Conversations

Discover how an investigative conversation beats an ordinary chat: stay goal-focused, insist on clear answers, and push...

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How to be an Effective Communicator
3 min read

How to be an Effective Communicator

Learn six techniques for effective communication-positive language, clear reasons, numbers, definitions, limits and...

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Mastering the Art of Conversing Knowledgeably on Unfamiliar Topics
3 min read

Mastering the Art of Conversing Knowledgeably on Unfamiliar Topics

Learn a simple five-step method to talk about unfamiliar topics, use broad knowledge, fill gaps with facts and...

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Six Step Formula for Investigative Interviews
2 min read

Six Step Formula for Investigative Interviews

Use a six-step investigative interview method: listen, take notes, probe answers, flag contradictions, set the timeline...

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How to Overcome the 6 Barriers of Communication
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How to Overcome the 6 Barriers of Communication

Learn six clear steps to spot and overcome mental and physical communication barriers like inattentiveness, prejudice,...

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What is the Conversation Cycle?
2 min read

What is the Conversation Cycle?

Learn how the conversation cycle – inform, invite, listen, acknowledge – sharpens communication skills, fuels two-way...

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How to Politely Say 'No' to Your Boss
2 min read

How to Politely Say 'No' to Your Boss

Learn how to say no to boss requests without harm. Use clear reasons, positive replies and set boundaries to avoid work...

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How to Start a Presentation
4 min read

How to Start a Presentation

Learn how to start a presentation with confidence. Use a smile, clear timing, questions, stories or bold views to grab...

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Virtual Presenting Skills
4 min read

Virtual Presenting Skills

Learn virtual presenting skills that grab attention and structure online talks. Use clear language, quick tasks and...

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Presentation Skills for Nervous People
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Presentation Skills for Nervous People

Learn presentation skills that turn nerves into confidence. Our six-step method covers purpose, structure, pace, voice...

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Ten Top Tips For Sending Professional Calendar Meeting Invites
2 min read

Ten Top Tips For Sending Professional Calendar Meeting Invites

Send a professional meeting invite that grabs attention: learn ten calendar invite tips to state the goal, share a plan,...

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Learn to Spot Logical Lies
4 min read

Learn to Spot Logical Lies

Learn how to spot five common logical fallacies, ask for proof, avoid bias and make sound choices. Sharpen critical...

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Six Body Language Tips for Virtual Meetings
3 min read

Six Body Language Tips for Virtual Meetings

Boost virtual meeting body language with six quick tips. Learn camera etiquette, clear gestures and a winning smile to...

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Why is Communication Skills Training Important?
2 min read

Why is Communication Skills Training Important?

Discover how communication skills training helps staff avoid costly misunderstandings, win agreement, build rapport,...

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What are the Factors of Effective Communication?
2 min read

What are the Factors of Effective Communication?

Learn the four factors of effective communication: clear thought, specific words, empathetic listening and positive...

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16 Ways You Can Use Questions
3 min read

16 Ways You Can Use Questions

Learn how asking questions in 16 different ways sharpens communication skills, guides dialogue, gains agreement and...

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Think Before You Speak
2 min read

Think Before You Speak

Think before you speak to avoid careless words that cost careers. Learn four steps to make the right call, protect your...

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Delivering Effective Customer Service
3 min read

Delivering Effective Customer Service

Learn how communication, a positive attitude, technical skills and higher standards combine to deliver effective...

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Do You Make Any of These Communication Mistakes?
3 min read

Do You Make Any of These Communication Mistakes?

Spot and correct six common communication mistakes: talk less, listen more, use positive words, steady voice and clear...

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The Most Important Question
1 min read

The Most Important Question

Stop guessing and start asking. Learn how one simple question drives clear communication, cuts costly misunderstanding,...

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The Six Barriers of Successful Communication
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The Six Barriers of Successful Communication

Learn the six communication barriers-perception, language, emotion, culture, taste and gender-and get clear steps to...

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Six Top Tips to Improve Your Communication
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Six Top Tips to Improve Your Communication

Learn how to improve communication with six clear tips: speak with clarity, reason and optimism, listen actively, ask...

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Communication Mistakes
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Communication Mistakes

Learn how to spot and fix the five common communication mistakes that cost teams time and clients. Keep space, talk...

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The Secrets of Effective Communication
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The Secrets of Effective Communication

Learn the three laws of effective communication: use words that paint clear images, match intent and spark the right...

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Communication Skills: ABC Principle
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Communication Skills: ABC Principle

Learn the ABC principle for effective communication: craft accurate, brief and clear messages that build trust, save...

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How Language Causes Confusion
3 min read

How Language Causes Confusion

Learn how to spot and fix language confusion. Discover five common word traps and simple steps for clear communication...

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The Importance of Business Communication Skills
4 min read

The Importance of Business Communication Skills

Improve profits and morale by sharpening business communication skills. Learn how to share goals, listen to feedback and...

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How to Prevent Misunderstandings
3 min read

How to Prevent Misunderstandings

Learn seven clear communication tips that prevent misunderstandings at work. Use specific words, visuals and questions...

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How to Communicate More Clearly
1 min read

How to Communicate More Clearly

Learn four tactics for clear communication: define concepts, use affirmative language, add numbers, and use visuals to...

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Improving Communication in the Workplace
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Improving Communication in the Workplace

Discover how constructive feedback, workplace praise and assertive language boost manager communication skills, raise...

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Improving Your Communication Skills
3 min read

Improving Your Communication Skills

Learn how to sharpen communication skills: structure messages, limit detail, give reasons, speak in positives and master...

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Training to Improve Your Communication Skills
4 min read

Training to Improve Your Communication Skills

Learn nine simple steps to improve communication skills: clear speech, active listening, confident voice, smart body...

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How to improve the way you speak
5 min read

How to improve the way you speak

Discover 10 steps to improve the way you speak, expand vocabulary, enunciate words and sound confident. Boost your...

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What are good communication skills?
2 min read

What are good communication skills?

Learn good communication skills fast: define unclear words, match audience knowledge and trim data overload. Boost...

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Six Essential Business Communication Skills
2 min read

Six Essential Business Communication Skills

Learn six essential business communication skills to create rapport, ask better questions, close the deal and nurture...

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What is a good communication style?
3 min read

What is a good communication style?

Learn how a good communication style - relaxed, clear, credible, persuasive and positive - wins trust and action. Apply...

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How to be a better communicator
3 min read

How to be a better communicator

Learn four steps to be a better communicator: focus on clear goals, use specific language, give logical reasons and stay...

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Communication Skills in Business
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Communication Skills in Business

Learn why feedback in business boosts performance and how to give constructive criticism, avoid destructive remarks and...

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Four Steps to Improve Your Communication Skills
3 min read

Four Steps to Improve Your Communication Skills

Want to improve communication skills? Learn four habits: focus on positives, use clear specific language, back ideas...

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Communication Skills: Clear, Rational and Positive
2 min read

Communication Skills: Clear, Rational and Positive

Learn clear communication skills that blend rational logic and positive language. Use upbeat tone and strong body...

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Communication Skills for Sales People
2 min read

Communication Skills for Sales People

Boost revenue by sharpening communication skills. Learn need analysis, objection handling, negotiation and closing...

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How to give feedback
3 min read

How to give feedback

Learn how to give feedback that lands: simple steps for clear, timely, constructive feedback that softens negative...

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Tips to Improve Your Communication Technique
3 min read

Tips to Improve Your Communication Technique

Boost your communication skills with six quick tips on clear language, confident voice tone, body language, structured...

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Top Tips to Effective Communication
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Top Tips to Effective Communication

Boost your career with top tips for effective communication. Learn to use clear words, a confident voice tone and...

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Communication: Negotiation Skills
2 min read

Communication: Negotiation Skills

Learn practical negotiation skills that create win-win agreements, boost confidence and secure better business outcomes....

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How to be a good conversationalist
3 min read

How to be a good conversationalist

Learn how to be a good conversationalist with easy tips on positive conversation, honest praise and motivating talk that...

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Make a Good First Impression
3 min read

Make a Good First Impression

Learn how eye contact, a warm smile, firm handshake and upbeat talk help you make a good first impression. Follow 10...

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Define Your Key Terms
3 min read

Define Your Key Terms

Define key terms to end vague talk, sharpen clear communication and set clarity you can measure. Use four questions to...

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The Importance of Communication Skills
2 min read

The Importance of Communication Skills

Learn three proven steps to sharpen communication skills: speak with clarity, support each point with fact, and make it...

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Better Work Relationships
4 min read

Better Work Relationships

Discover practical work relationship tips to align needs, balance give and take, and communicate clearly, creating fair...

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Gain Their Understanding and Agreement
5 min read

Gain Their Understanding and Agreement

Learn three communication skills that drive results: state one clear message, prove it with facts and logic, and...

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Notes on winning by Arnold Schwarzenegger
2 min read

Notes on winning by Arnold Schwarzenegger

Discover Arnold Schwarzenegger advice on the Stay Hungry mindset. Learn simple steps to set clear goals, work hard,...

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Muhammad Ali: The Greatest Speaker in the World.
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Muhammad Ali: The Greatest Speaker in the World.

Discover how Muhammad Ali’s public speaking fused rhyme, self-belief and storytelling to win fights, sell tickets and...

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How to Ask the Right Questions - Good communication skills
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How to Ask the Right Questions - Good communication skills

Learn how to ask the right questions with an easy two-set method that sharpens communication skills, builds trust and...

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Success Through Communication
3 min read

Success Through Communication

Develop clear communication skills to share facts, feelings and vision. Use words, tone and body language to lift...

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Communication Skills: Clear Thinking
3 min read

Communication Skills: Clear Thinking

Boost clear thinking by learning to tell apart a wish and a goal, fact and opinion, reason and excuse. Use contrasts to...

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Why we love logic
3 min read

Why we love logic

Learn why logic is vital for clear thought, smart choice and goal success. Master logical reasoning to cut errors, boost...

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How To Take Constructive Criticism
3 min read

How To Take Constructive Criticism

Learn how to take constructive criticism calmly, test its truth and act fast. Step-by-step guide turns accepting...

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Twelve Ways to Improve Your Communication Skills
3 min read

Twelve Ways to Improve Your Communication Skills

Learn 12 easy tips to sharpen communication skills: shape focused words, fit style to your audience, use confident body...

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Communication Skills Training: Objective and Subjective Language
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Communication Skills Training: Objective and Subjective Language

Learn how objective language beats subjective bias. Spot facts, cut opinion and sharpen communication skills for clear...

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Eight Ways to Improve Your Communication Skills
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Eight Ways to Improve Your Communication Skills

Master eight ways to improve communication skills-clear speech, logical flow, body language, active listening and better...

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Clear Communication
4 min read

Clear Communication

Learn clear communication fast: choose precise words, add numbers, define terms. Cut confusion, save time and help teams...

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How to improve the way I speak
4 min read

How to improve the way I speak

Learn how to speak clearly at work, avoid ambiguity and give clear instructions. Follow four practical steps to boost...

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Three ways to improve your communication skills
4 min read

Three ways to improve your communication skills

Learn three simple rules to sharpen communication skills: use exact words, back ideas with logic, show personal benefit....

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Communication Skills: Two Opposites
4 min read

Communication Skills: Two Opposites

Learn clear communication by spotting ambiguity and choosing contradictory, not contrary, opposites. Reduce polarised...

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Communication Skills Training (Advanced)
4 min read

Communication Skills Training (Advanced)

Learn to tell true, false, possible and arbitrary statements apart. Master evidence based communication and make...

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A Course on Clear, Confident Communication
5 min read

A Course on Clear, Confident Communication

Master clear communication with five proven principles. Use numbers, define terms and speak affirmative to cut costly...

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​How can I make my communications skills better?
8 min read

​How can I make my communications skills better?

Improve communication skills in nine steps: stay focused, be specific, use numbers, ask smart questions and add engaging...

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​How to improve your communication skills
5 min read

​How to improve your communication skills

Learn four clear rules and simple voice and body language tips to boost your communication skills, cut confusion and...

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Communication skills for managers and leaders
7 min read

Communication skills for managers and leaders

Learn six essential communication skills for managers that set clear goals, delegate, give feedback, praise and drive...

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Communication skills - Accurate language
6 min read

Communication skills - Accurate language

Master accurate language at work with five clear steps: use specific words, numbers and defined terms, speak positive,...

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Management training and advanced communication skills
4 min read

Management training and advanced communication skills

Discover how management training that targets behaviour, not identity, turns criticism into coaching. Use clear feedback...

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How to Communicate Effectively
4 min read

How to Communicate Effectively

Learn five proven steps for effective communication. Pace messages, cut clutter, mix logic with emotion and show...

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Communication skills for trainers or presenters
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Communication skills for trainers or presenters

Learn training skills that make each session informative, enjoyable and memorable. Structure content, blend...

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Good Communication
5 min read

Good Communication

Discover how clear communication at work saves time: use precise numbers, explain each reason, and pair calm body...

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Advanced Communications Skills
4 min read

Advanced Communications Skills

Learn how precise word choice boosts communication skills, builds trust, and avoids costly mistakes. Use positive...

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Communication Methods
2 min read

Communication Methods

Learn why communication skills training hinges on objective language. Drop emotive red-rag words, listen well and win...

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The Communication: Clear Communication Skills Series

These articles teach the four core skills of clear communication: using specific rather than vague language, defining your key terms so there is only one possible interpretation, quantifying your meaning with numbers and objective measures wherever possible, and painting vivid mental images that make abstract ideas concrete and memorable.

Clear communication is a learnable skill. By systematically replacing ambiguous language with precise, well-defined statements, you will find that meetings become shorter, instructions are followed correctly first time, and the people around you become noticeably more confident in your leadership.

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