Speak First Blog
Personal Effectiveness – learn to do the right things right and save time
More than ever, the pressures of work – and indeed life – can make us feel overloaded, overwhelmed and unable to achieve what we need to, when we need to. As people are being asked to do even more ...
Read moreMake a great first impression
“You never get a second chance to make a first impression” W. Triestof Research has proven just how true this quote is. The opinions people form on meeting us for the first time rarely change. One ...
Rediscover Your Mojo
It's very easy to become unmotivated and forget about the enthusiasm you have for your job.
Successful presenting to people from different cultures
Imagine having to make a presentation to 22 individuals from 22 different countries... That's what two of our senior consultants did recently for the National Audit Office. The countries were as ...
Smarter Selling
Sales practices don't just happen with clients external to your business.
The art of negotiation - Brush up your skills with our top tips
Do you pay the asking price without thinking or is it second nature to go after a bargain? Like it or not negotiation is part of everyday life. We British have a reputation for being bad at ...
10 top tips for effective business writing
Some key hints to help you write more accurate and compelling business documents. Producing clear, effective and professional written communications is one of the ways to differentiate the best ...
10 Essential Tips for Personal Impact and Presence for Leaders
If you’re a leader and manager, you need to look, sound and act like one if you’re to command authority and be taken seriously. Steve Bavister, Director of Speak First, provides timely advice on what ...
Team presenting is full of potential pitfalls
The day’s finally arrived. You’re on second. But your colleague who’s on before you is stealing all your lines! And you end up repeating what’s been said because there’s no time to make changes. At ...
Improve your consultative sell with NLP
Every salesperson wants to succeed. They get a kick out of closing a deal that gives the customer what they want. They solve problems for people by providing a solution that suits them. When there’s ...