How to interview
If you've got to interview someone, whether for a job, a podcast, the radio, TV, an article, information, or just getting to know them, here are six top tips to help you with how, from Simon Hall.
Killer facts
If you want to cut through the noise and really grab the attention, killer facts can be the key, writes Simon Hall.
Incisive, informative and impressive writing
If you've got a something important to write, this is the way to get it noticed, appreciated and ensure it has impact, says Simon Hall.
Cool, confident and convincing public speaking and presentations
Simon Hall offers his single favourite tip to solve no less than five - yes FIVE - common public speaking and presentations problems, with one simple adjustment to your style...
How to really know your stuff
If you want to be a master of your subject, whatever it might be, this is the best way, and all set out in my five favourite tips, writes Simon Hall.
How to network, online or In person
This is my most effective way of networking, which also takes a lot of the pain out of often awkward occasions, writes Simon Hall.
How to be creative, innovative and productive
If you need to be more creative, innovative and productive, here are five tips to help, writes Simon Hall.
The problems of public relations - solved
If you're going to invest time and money in public relations, or PR, this is how to make it work for you, writes Simon Hall.
The point of Public Relations (PR)
If you should ask - what's the point of PR? - here's a £100 million response from Simon Hall.
A business plan made easy
The final part (3 of 3) of a simple way to work through whether that idea you have for starting your own business is feasible, from business communications consultant and coach Simon Hall.
How to start a business
If you're thinking about starting your own business, this is what you need to consider to see if it could work, writes Simon Hall in part two of his three-part series of blogs.
Starting a business
If you're thinking about starting a business, this is part one (of three) covering what you need to consider to see if it could be a success, writes business coach Simon Hall.
How to write a story to make sure it gets read
Simon Hall shares a classic journalist's trick for structuring a story, report, or even speech, to make sure your audience pays attention.
The importance of getting in early - even with snow
Getting in early can bring big advantages, whatever your business, challenge, or idea, writes business communications consultant Simon Hall.
What's the point of taking photos?
Taking photos on your phone can be good for your business, career, and even private life, in many and often unexpected ways, writes Simon Hall...
The wisdom of words
Simon Hall explains how the wisdom of words can help you through even the worst of troubles...
Wiser working
How to power up your productivity and work on your wellbeing, all in one easy trick, writes Simon Hall.
Lockdown liberation
There's a way to get a lockdown lift, which can also have unexpectedly excellent consequences, writes Simon Hall...
Cracking the art of compelling business communication
A new book by a Cambridge Network trainer, writer and University tutor helps to solve one of the biggest problems growing businesses face – how to get noticed and become well known.
Lockdown learning
Learning is a great way to help you stay sane during lockdown, which can also bring some very welcome extra income, writes Simon Hall, from experience...
Communicating through Covid
If you're fearful of what the new lockdown will mean for your business or organisation, these four OARS can help, writes Simon Hall...
Break it down to build it up
Facing a big challenge in life and feeling daunted? Here's how to make it manageable, and maybe even enjoyable, writes Simon Hall.
The winning way
These are troubled times, with all of us suffering... and this is a critical mindset to help us get through, says communication consultant Simon Hall.
The art of ambiguity
Smiles from social media and two faced leaving speeches prompt a serious message about the art of ambiguity from author and communications consultant Simon Hall...
A TV Tip for Perfect Presentations
Life as a TV reporter can give us a big insight into how to perfect our presentations, particularly online, writes Simon Hall.