We’re delighted to announce a limited number of free training places on our public courses.
Are we mad? Why would we do that?
A good question! And one with a couple of answers.
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5 Voice Tips for Brilliant Personal Impact- How to Sound Convincing and Authentic
Posted by Liz McKechnie
Thanks in part to Meryl Streep it’s a pretty open secret now that Margaret Thatcher had voice lessons to lower the pitch of her voice in order to up her gravitas level on the world stage.
Rumour has it David Beckham has done similar as he looks to a future where increasingly he will be required to talk with his mouth rather than his feet. Certainly, it’s noticeable in recent footage that his voice appears to have taken on a more authoritative tone, but of course that could simply be maturity and experience breeding confidence.
These two figures have iconic status and could be forgiven for not bothering too much about their vocal impact. People, in general, will be interested in what they have to say anyway, more likely they’ll be hanging on every word.
However they haven’t gained that iconic status by accident. They both realize the value of taking care of their personal brand and a large part of that is how they sound.
The IT Crowd, Christmas baubles, team building suggestions, and getting the baby bathed….
Posted by Liz McKechnie
It’s here again.
They’ve started selling baubles in the shops, I’ve seen several Santas popping up on the telly, and Cliff Richard must surely be doing a tour. This means the festive season is inexorably creeping up and now we’re past Halloween and Guy Fawkes, for better or for worse, we’re on the home straight.
For the corporate world that may well mean a party, a jolly day out, or possibly a “team build”.
OK so let’s nail my colours to the mast for a minute; I’m a big fan of Channel 4s “The IT Crowd”. It makes me laugh and if it doesn’t work for you try turning it off and on again as they say. Anyway, the first ever episode was all about the TEAM. In fact, it starts with Denholm (boss) insisting that the workforce work together as a team. It goes like this: Read more