by Maureen Steele | May 7, 2012 | Influencing Skills, Interpersonal Communication, Training Box Occasional Blog
During a briefing session with a client last week to prepare for a presentation training programme for his team, I asked the question, “What should the participants be able to do (or do better) after the training, that they cannot currently do?” His answer was that...
by Maureen Steele | Apr 3, 2012 | Training Box Occasional Blog
Reports in the news show that unemployment in the Eurozone has edged up to its highest level since 1999. Fewer jobs with more people chasing them means that there is tough competition for every vacant position. It is no longer enough to just have a CV, you need a...
by Maureen Steele | Mar 26, 2012 | Training Box Occasional Blog
A recent post on the BBC website caught our attention (http://www.bbc.co.uk/news/health-1571896). Entitled “Voters like low-pitched voices”, the article quotes research evidence and comments from psychologists. Apparently we are more likely to vote for candidates who...
by support | Oct 26, 2009 | Skills For Personal Business Success, Training Box Occasional Blog
Follow these three simple tips: 1.Dress the part: even if no-one can see you. What you wear impacts the way you sit or stand and this in turn impacts how you sound. 2.Smile: smiling changes the facial muscles. This translates into a friendlier, happier voice that...
