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3 places left. Or wait until November.The next Speak Strong Conviction Reset starts on 9th October.NOT a free webinar or...
14/09/2026

3 places left. Or wait until November.

The next Speak Strong Conviction Reset starts on 9th October.

NOT a free webinar or another “come along and listen” communication course.

It’s four weeks of practical work, coaching, challenge and accountability from no more than 7 others in the cohort. Designed for people who know their stuff, but don’t always sound as good as they actually are.

Is this you? 👇

Someone asks what you do... and your answer is waffle and too long.

You’re in a client meeting and find yourself droning on and on, about you / your company.

In networking conversations, you feel awkward, and ask poor, uninteresting questions.

Or you walk away from an important conversation thinking: “I could have handled that so much better.”

That’s what we work on.

Your message.
Your confidence under pressure.
How you show up in networking conversations
Creating trust and authority in client meetings and presentations.

And most importantly, how you communicate your expertise with conviction (and NOT arrogance!).

I’ve seen what can happen when people start putting this work into practice.

The next cohort starts 9th October, 1.00–2.30pm, and then each subsequent Friday, with a break for 1/2 term. I deliberately keep the group small because we work together, and develop, together.

There are now just 3 places remaining.

A £97 deposit secures your place.

If you’ve been thinking about improving your communication, this is the point to stop thinking.

People rarely buy the person who knows the most.
They buy the person they have the greatest confidence in.
Agree?

11/09/2026

Ooh, I like this quote!

Sometimes words come to you just at the right time, and this sentence definitely did that for me this week:

“You only live once, but if you live right, once is enough.”

Allegedly it orginates from Mae West, or Frank Sinatra, either way, it speaks to me.

As 9/11 reminds us, time is the most precious of commodities, and choices matter. And putting things off also matters.

What is one thing you have been putting off? And why? 👉And what could be the upside of starting it now?

What's the other message...

The best time to plant a tree is 10 years ago, the second best time is now.

Have a great weekend, you'll never get this one again.
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All words in this post and content in the video are my own. Ai is in my life, but never in my content.
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https://youtube.com/shorts/L7KjbJvzvcg?is=_DfPGH46tUUdIiSi

The audience were fidgeting, looking around, for help.The speaker hadn’t noticed.I watched this happen recently, and it ...
07/09/2026

The audience were fidgeting, looking around, for help.

The speaker hadn’t noticed.

I watched this happen recently, and it was uncomfortable.

The presentation carried on, and on, and people got more and more agitated.

The clues…

People were shifting in their seats. Looking down. Glancing around. Fidgeting. Flicking through the agenda asking “what am I missing out on by enduring this…?”

Audiences sense it between each other, and good speakers can see / feel it too.

I was reminded of this when recently re-reading John Maxwell’s The 16 Undeniable Laws of Communication. He calls it “The Law of the Thermostat.” (Image is from the book).

A good communicator doesn’t avoid the mood of the room. They do something about it. “Is anyone else warm…?” they might ask.

Speed up. Slow down. Ask a question. Drop the next three slides. Tell a story. Get people involved. Change your voice. Take an unexpected pause. Adjust the environment.

Do something. Because your audience can feel helpless.

Audiences are communicating with you all the time. Not with words, but with their eyes, posture, movement and energy.

One of the presentation skills you develop through experience isn’t the 🗣️ speaking, it’s awareness.

The next time you speak, watch the room. And have the confidence to serve, and respond to your senses tell you.

Have you felt helpless as an audience member, faced with boredom?
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In the last week I’ve worked with a groom on his speech, and an executive job seeker and a founder needing to hone their pitch. Got a short-term moment that matters? Let’s discover how to make it matter.

Where you stand at networking matters.
04/09/2026

Where you stand at networking matters.

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The feedback speaks for itself…Wondering if you should proceed with a workshop to improve your communication skills?It w...
24/08/2026

The feedback speaks for itself…

Wondering if you should proceed with a workshop to improve your communication skills?

It would be easy to fill your feed with all kinds of claims, and promises.

The most authentic assurance is the feedback that others share.

This one from the Chief Executive of a charity who need to raise vital funds was heart-warming to receive.

Have a good week. What’s on your agenda?

15/08/2026

One of the worst ways to start a presentation....

Sorry...

Sorry I have not had time to...

Sorry I've replaced the other speaker...

Sorry if I come across as nervous...

Watch the full length video for 6 ways of how not to start, and 6 ways on how best to start your next speech, presentation, or seminar.

YouTube: https://youtu.be/BuD9YU7zxUg?si=dAIlbbfJoROdaO5f

Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/episode/1R2jKV145sQFfQ69IJtgXf?si=1F4jE9VbSA2GwAN1J1M64g

Resonated? This could be a simple session for your next team?

How to find stories to use when speaking
14/08/2026

How to find stories to use when speaking

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Don't know how to Start your Big Speech?Watch this for how not to do it, and 6 ways to make it a Killer Intro!
08/08/2026

Don't know how to Start your Big Speech?

Watch this for how not to do it, and 6 ways to make it a Killer Intro!

Nims Purja, taken too soon.For this week's Friday Ripple, it's his words that continue to inspire many, and put a spotli...
07/08/2026

Nims Purja, taken too soon.

For this week's Friday Ripple, it's his words that continue to inspire many, and put a spotlight on Sherpas, Nepal, and Climate.

I carved out some time yesterday to listen back to a few podcast conversations Nims Purja had. Look up the High Performance podcast if you are interested, and search "Nims".

His story is full of many examples of hope, resilience, determination and mantra of "Anything is Possible".

Enough said.

Remembering Nims Purja

Remembering Nims Purja. May his words and achievements continue to...

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31/07/2026

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Ask this question… in this video

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