Turnaround triumphs
How do you turn around a failing company, or organisation? In principle, it's simple...
The priorities of life
What are you missing if you spend your life face down in your phone? Maybe not an alien landing, but so much else...
Division and harmony
Is it true that what brings us together, in business and all of life, is more powerful than what divides us...?
Precious moments
Some moments in life are more precious than others, particularly in business. The trick is identifying them, and making the most of them...
The Phoenix spirit
Suffered a big setback? Wondering how to carry on? Not sure what to do next? You need the Phoenix Spirit...
Dream Hunting
How to go about hunting your dream, and what it can mean if you catch it.
The Impostor Syndrome
The honest truth behind the Impostor Syndrome, and how to handle it...
The right time
How well do you think you know yourself? There's one simple question it's vital to answer if you want to get the best from your brilliant brain, writes Communications Consultant Simon Hall.
The power of pictures
If you need to get your message across as powerfully as possible, and are struggling with how, try thinking about more than just words - so writes Communications Consultant Simon Hall in his latest blog...
The sweet spot
Do you need help finding inspiration? If so, there's a sweet spot in everyone's life which can offer a hand, writes Communications Consultant Simon Hall...
Space, the creative frontier
Have you got a problem to solve? Something important you need to work out? There's only one sure fire way of doing so, writes communications consultant Simon Hall in his latest blog...
Monologue slog, dialogue agog
Is there a way to ensure a lecture, talk, or workshop goes well, and is memorable for all the right reasons? You bet there is, writes Communications Consultant, Simon Hall, in his latest blog. And it's all about avoiding the trap of a monologue...
The iceberg of success
Is there a single, simple Golden Secret of Success in life? Yes, argues Communications Consultant Simon Hall, in his latest blog...
Write soon
Emails are one of the banes of modern business life. Who isn't deluged with dozens daily? However! It might be dull, but keeping on top of your emails can reap rewards, writes Communications Consultant Simon Hall...
The big shift
Are you thinking about a big shift in life? Stepping off the corporate treadmill? Chucking in the nine to five, same old, same old? Leaving that career which is beginning to feel stale? And instead starting up on your own, with all the challenges and rewards that can bring?
The beautiful balance
Fun and games are an important part of any talk, presentation, or public speaking, but there's a careful balance to be struck to make sure the show works well. So writes Communications Consultant Simon Hall...
Making a plan... and trashing it
Plans are essential, but beware! Being a slave to them can mean missing a big opportunity when it comes to giving a talk or teaching, writes Communications Consultant Simon Hall...
The smartness of simplicity
Would you like a winning edge in your communications? One which even saves you work, as well as enhances your impact? Keep it simple, and try playing this little game, writes Communications Consultant Simon Hall...
Getting in early
If you want to make a good impression, whether it's at a meeting, an interview, or for a presentation, there's no substitute for getting in early. So writes Communications Consultant Simon Hall...
Bridging the divide
There's a simple trick to help you get your message across in a talk, lecture or presentation, writes Communications Consultant Simon Hall, but it's one which is all too often forgotten...
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...