‘‘X’ Marks the Spot! I read a brilliant quote recently around engaging services.“ If you think it’s expensive to hire a professional, wait until you hire an amateur.” So read more to find out why X = £50,000 mailchi.mp/fdf77dc95896/x…

The Power of the Collective-What an amazing day we had at Altrincham’s ‘Let’s Go Forward event on Monday. After the collapse of Thomas Cook, a group of local businesses got together to put on an event to help those affected move forward. Read more... mailchi.mp/9d494ba10d8e/t…

A Room with a View: How to get the best from your training environment. I have been offered some very odd spaces over the years that have been described as ‘training rooms’. Click to read what you should aim for when arranging your next venue... mailchi.mp/85e03faa45b4/a…

The Triumph of the Visual Image-We recognise that visuals make complex concepts much more understandable & user-friendly. If you want to make yourself understood instantly & easily, put down the pen, zip your lip & find a few pertinent pictures instead...mailchi.mp/e9052713be89/t…

Tis the Season-This is my final Training Success Tip of 2019 before we usher in a brand new decade, so I thought I would make it a themed effort and share a few of my sillier quiz questions with my loyal TST readers. So click to read more.... - mailchi.mp/bd1de7a339e3/t…

Want a larger slice of business pie? David Bellin & I are hoping to stop ‘same old’ thinking it its tracks, so come & join us & see if it will work for you too..mailchi.mp/492ace0acd16/w…

Well worth updating your knowledge!

The Art of Conversation -Speaking in Public. I’ve been working with my coaching clients re writing for speaking rather than reading. Read my tips to ensure that you are engaging & conversing with your audience when you speak & not simply talking at them!mailchi.mp/c8ed8e960f8a/t…

How to get a better ROI from your workshop Part 1-Scene-Setting. Most trainers/coaches are moving their workshops & sessions online, which requires ‘online etiquette’. I've created a tip sheet for my delegates 'Making the Most of your Online Training’mailchi.mp/ad014b5e4b92/h…

‘Beautiful Baby’ Syndrome - How to Avoid Embarrassing Typos or Poor English. Never proofread your own material; you will only see what you think you have written. Click to read more ...mailchi.mp/71043062350e/b…

It’s Not What You Say, It’s the Way that You Say It … - mailchi.mp/9254757756bd/i…

How Do You Deal with Negative Reviews? Customer reviews – a source of delight or despair? We like to think we are doing a great job but the pandemic has caused many of us to operate at a lesser state of excellence than normal. My coping suggestions are...mailchi.mp/99b4449691a9/h…

Compare and Contrast: How to Create More Visually Appealing Slides - I am often asked about what makes power-point slides easy on the eye. So click on my latest SST and read about Contract and Fonts...mailchi.mp/256044a5a9d7/c…

‘Reaching out’(!) on Social Media – What Could Possibly Go Wrong? I recently received a message via LinkedIn, from someone I have never met & who clearly knows nothing about me. Read what he had to say and why it was wrong on so many levels.. mailchi.mp/a3d01698deef/r…

Deadline Daisy - I’m sure I can’t be alone in leaving workshop planning/editing/producing manuals and paperwork until the last minute? So read my best three Top Tips from Stratus’ own ‘Where Did the Day Go?’ time management workshop..mailchi.mp/a363c1c8be26/d…

Pea-Brain Thinking – Strategies to Mitigate Presentation Panic! We totally understand your own concerns around presenting and public speaking when you come to a Public Speaking Coach for help. Read more for our top tips..mailchi.mp/345fbf84cc26/p…

Flexing Your Customer Service Muscles! As retail & services open up again after the long hibernation of the pandemic & some having battled to stay on some kind of footing, our ‘customer service muscles’ have been underused lately. Read about my 3 C's-mailchi.mp/b691620de919/f…

Dry Professionals in Denial–and I don’t mean the river! I was musing recently about the difficulty I have with delegates/coachees who use the ‘dryness’ of their subject matter as an excuse for not bringing their presentations alive. Read more. mailchi.mp/ab65cfc6429f/d…

Flexibility in a Post-Pandemic World-Reacting to change in a positive way. We have been considering how much change has accelerated in the workplace, as we now come blinking into the sunlight towards our post-Covid world. How this has impacted?Read more..mailchi.mp/59b2624db200/f…

First Impressions are Lasting Impressions. In addition to the group training we deliver I also offer individual coaching sessions to help folk become more confident & competent when public speaking. So, here are my tips for increasing your confidence.. mailchi.mp/eb1cfe0a182a/f…