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Boredom is Killing Your Presentations

Darren A. Smith

July 19, 2024

Modern Business is Inflicting Boredom on Each Other Each of us has been to a thousand presentations and we can…

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7 Proven Body Language Tips for Presentations

Farah Yasser Salama

July 10, 2024

Decoding the Silent Language of Successful Presentations Have you ever wondered why some presentations captivate us while others leave us…

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Consultative Selling for Professional Services – Book

Darren A. Smith

December 6, 2023

The Essential Sales Manual for Consultants and Other Trusted Advisers Do you remember a moment in your career that altered…

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Negotiation Styles: A Guide For Corporate Leaders To Negotiate

Dinah Halpert

November 14, 2023

Why Negotiation Styles Matter Every leader faces times when the key to business success is their negotiation skills. Yet, many…

Persuasion Techniques Coaching Cards Free Online Tool

Sarah Garratt

August 17, 2023

Persuasion Techniques Coaching Cards Free Online Tool Just click the left and right arrows If the images are not shown…

Persuasive Language Examples Using 6 Powerful Words

Mackaina

March 16, 2023

Power Words for Persuasive Saying and Writing Getting people to take action or think a certain way can be challenging.…

Expand Your Persuasion Toolbox With These Techniques

Darren A. Smith

December 22, 2022

Persuasion. Important. Because You Want People to do What You Want. Expanding your persuasion toolbox means you will have a…

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78 Persuasion Techniques to Get People to Do What You Want Them To Do

Darren A. Smith

November 26, 2022

Expand Your Persuasion ToolBox Need to get people to do stuff? Then, you need persuasion techniques. You probably need a…

Halo and Horn Effect: What is it? Example? How to Overcome it?

Darren A. Smith

July 2, 2022

I Guess You’re Here Because You’ve Heard About the ‘Halo and Horn Effect’ and You’d Like to Know More? I’ll…

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Influencing Skills Model: How Do You Get Your Way?

Darren A. Smith

March 24, 2022

Whilst Getting Our Own Way Can Sound Childish the Facts are That We All Would Like to Feel That in…

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Relationship Building Skills – Your Key to Business Growth

Charles Smith

March 1, 2022

Let’s Work Together! Relationship building skills are essential in business, helping create the foundation of care, trust and connection you…

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Why You Need A Business Mentor & The Importance of Mentorship

Ryan Carruthers

December 10, 2021

Bill Gates, Steve Jobs, Warren Buffet, Jeff Bezos, and Richard Branson What do these people have in common aside from…