Management, motivation, and public speaking
Simon Hall details his top five hard-learned lessons from 2019 to help you motivate, manage, and articulate your ideas.
A blogging break
How taking a break can mean you actually do more work... and who wouldn't want to hear about that?
Personalising your presentations
Do you want to grab your audience from the start of a presentation, or turn them off in an instant? Here's a simple way to help make the beginning of your performance go down a treat...
Well paid, well valued, well-being
It's a big question in life - the balance between working hard and feeling good. So here's a thought from Simon Hall about something which might help...
Cracking the chairing
Are you chairing a panel, and worrying about how to make sure it's a success? Simon Hall offers 12 tips to help you on your way...
The hit or the hug
One big problem, two very contrasting approaches... but which worked the best? Simon Hall explains...
Drama, detail and depth
For three fundamentals principles underlying any powerful presentation, look no further than drama, detail and depth, says Simon Hall...
Elevators on the buses
An unusual scenario, but a familiar problem... how to grab an audience's attention in an instant, when it's anywhere but the place you need. Simon Hall offers some advice...
Our most precious currency
What's the most precious of all your assets in business? Maybe not what you might expect, says Simon Hall...
Risk, reward, and respect
What have entrepreneurs, writers. and research scientists got in common? No, it's not a joke, it's all about the risks they take, and the respect they deserve...
Myths, research and credibility
A sad story of a gamble that didn't pay off, and a cautionary tale of how using information from unreliable sources can destroy your credibility in an instant...
Making your voice heard
Do you struggle to make your voice authoritative and convincing in presentations and public speaking? Communication consultant Simon Hall offers a simple tip to help...
Good but not great...yet
How do you turn a good presentation, speech or talk into a great one? Here's a thought which will help...
The nourishment of nerves
Do you get nervous before a big event? What's the best way to deal with a sudden storm of the shakes? Here's an idea...
Taking the fear out of feedback
Feedback can be hard to give, particularly when it's negative. So what's the secret to making it palatable, and not causing an eruption of hurt feelings...?
Smiley messaging
What can hitch-hiking tell you about the importance of warmth in your communications? Rather a lot, as it turns out...
Leaders versus managers
Is there much difference between a manager and a leader? You bet there is...
Simon Hall launches 'The Editor'
Simon Hall, the multi-talented TV Detective is proud to reveal his latest book – The Editor.
The Thursday Theory
Is there a best day of the week to schedule that critical meeting? Maybe so... perhaps...
Inspirational environments
Can your surroundings enhance your creativity? Here's some unusual evidence which suggests so, says communication consultant Simon Hall.
Doing it for the money (not)
There are many different ways of being rewarded for your work, but one is truly special...
The power of patience
Being patient isn't always easy in business, but it can prove a winning strategy... if handled in the right way, says Simon Hall.
The business of writing
Have you - like so many - ever thought about writing a book? If so, here are some thoughts... and advice...
Imagination and innovation
What's one of your most precious gifts in life? And how best to make it work for you? Because there's no innovation without it...
Modesty, credibility, and redefining time
It's good to be modest, right? No, not always, not when you're trying to win customers or investment...