The right words
Finding the right words for any given situation can be a struggle, writes Communications Consultant Simon Hall. But it's worth the effort... or you might just get cursed with something terrible...
Just another article... or the triumph of a thrilling title
Want to drum up some interest in that talk you're giving, or your new product, or service? Put some hard work into a striking title, advises Communications Consultant Simon Hall (but don't stoop to the lows of Do Woodpeckers get Headaches?)
A forbidden word
There's a word you often see used in job applications, biographies, social media profiles, and just about anywhere people try to cast themselves in a positive light. But if you really want to make a good impression, it should be annihilated, exterminated, and buried without trace. What is the word, and why is it so objectionable? Communications Consultant Simon Hall explains...
Off the shelf... and into the bin
When you're asked to give a talk, isn't it just so tempting to reach for an off the shelf version you've given many times before? But that's not a good idea, cautions Communications Consultant Simon Hall...
Winks of fate
Find yourself unsure of a decision or direction in life? Keep an eye out for winks of fate, writes Communications Consultant Simon Hall, and they might just help you towards the right path.
A legacy resolution
Are you struggling for a worthwhile New Year's resolution? The best ones don't need much thought. They just feel right. So writes Communications Consultant Simon Hall.
Superpowers and secret weaknesses
Knowing yourself means being able to look after your customers better, and these two simple questions can help, writes Communications Consultant Simon Hall.
The commerce of character
Are you operating in a crowded market, and struggling to find a distinctive appeal? There's an inexpensive and straightforward, yet powerful way to give yourself an advantage on your competitors, writes Communications Consultant Simon Hall...
The power of a paradigm shift
Do you sometimes feel a little sorry for yourself? Run down and ground down when things don't seem to be going your way? Communications consultant Simon Hall did this week, and outlines an experience that might help you back to the happier path of energy, optimism, and dynamism...
Faces in the crowd
Do you get nervous giving presentations? Does that stop you performing at your best? How much help would it be in your talk to get regular lifts of your morale, and a sense you're really getting through to an audience? Communications Consultant Simon Hall has a simple, but effective trick to help...
A very British problem
Are your pitches or presentations falling flat? There might just be a simple reason for that, writes Cambridge based Communications Consultant Simon Hall. And the good news is that the problem can be easily solved...
Fixing the odds in changing careers
Are you considering changing career? Or even just thinking about it? If so, this is a must read, as Communications Consultant Simon Hall - who made his own big life change a year ago - writes about the most important piece of advice he was given as he embarked on his new adventure...
Teaching, speeching, and a wonderful whisper
What's the secret of really getting your message across in a talk or presentation? Not confusing teaching with speeching, says Cambridge based Communications Consultant, Simon Hall...
Sad beginnings, happy endings
Is it possible to make up for a bad start to an important event? Yes, says Communications Consultant, Simon Hall, with the aid of some cheesy jokes and chocolate biscuits - but how much better not to be in that situation in the first place.
Inspiration and intent
Everyone has their fears in life - from public speaking to the legendary impostor syndrome - and they can really hold back our careers. So, how best to get over them? Here, Communications Consultant Simon Hall reveals one of his own biggest fears, and the way he's decided to deal with it.
Place, productivity and pleasure
How important can your surroundings be in producing your best work? Very, says Cambridge based Communications Consultant, Simon Hall, who adds a tip to help you perform at your peak.
Distractions can make you more productive
Can the occasional distraction be good for your productivity and creativity? Cambridge based Communications Consultant Simon Hall thinks so, based on his experiences...
Glamour and grit
Do you want to stage a successful event that really shines with glamour? You'll need plenty of an often unheralded, but very important ingredient which is pure grit, writes Cambridge based Communications Consultant, author, and former BBC News Correspondent Simon Hall...
A test of good teaching
How can you make sure a presentation doesn't feel like the slog of a lesson from schooldays, but instead informs, educates, and - importantly - entertains? Communications Consultant Simon Hall held a breakfast networking session on Mastering the Media for the Cambridge Network last week, and here brings his thoughts on how to make such sessions sing...
How to hit peak performance when it matters most
How do you get yourself in just the right state of mind and body for an important event? Former BBC News Correspondent, and now Cambridge based Communications Consultant, Simon Hall, shares a simple but powerful trick.
The secret of true communication
What's the best way to communicate in business? Author, former BBC News Correspondent, and now Cambridge based Communications Consultant Simon Hall reveals the simple secret that he's found to be a sure-fire winner.
The karma of business, based on a haircut and a floral basket
Is the hard nosed, cold eyed world of business aloof from the concept of karma, or is there a real return to be had in helping others?