We understand each other as much through behaviour as we do through what's said or what's read. So let's focus on doing things. We tend to change our opinions after our behaviour changes. So let's focus on what we can get the audience to do to get to the behaviour we want. We tend to imagine that people are paying attention to the "digital" content when very often it's the "phatic" (or relational) content that shapes behaviour.
The teenage brain is hyper-alert to threat. Teens scan every interaction for potential risks to their social status or self-image. Helpful suggestions from adults are often batted away despite our vastly greater experience and knowledge. So, how do you land a message with a threat-alert brain? And what can we learn from communicating with teenagers that might facilitate other conversations across knowledge and power boundaries?
Sticking to your script probably means you’ll bore your audience, no matter how flashy your slides are or how fascinating you think your material is. Effective speakers interact with their audiences; as a former stand-up comic, I can show you how to engage an audience with simple interaction to make them feel seen, heard and actually part of the whole experience. You might even learn how to be funny (no promises).
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I’m sure we've all been guilty of having a snooze at the theatre when the story or characters aren’t engaging. In the quest for a perfect performance, there's a tendency to iron out any quirks, but it’s in those idiosyncrasies where our humanity and real connection lies. I'll share my unique writing and performance technique which ensures that the audience are leaning in rather than nodding off.
Jo is a poker player, serial entrepreneur and innovator. She combines these passions with Aces High, delivering poker-inspired corporate workshops and events. Using the poker table as a proxy for the boardroom table, Aces High teases out essential skills for business - such as negotiation, body language and thriving under pressure - whilst smashing the poker stereotypes.
Confidence is not an expression of your volume, it's an expression of showing up as yourself. Joe Glover lays out the magic of quiet confidence. Joe started the ‘The Marketing Meetup’ in 2016 – putting on the first event in a canteen in Cambridge. Today The Marketing Meetup community is over 42,000 people strong with a following of 150,000+ on social with 200 events this year.
Deep Listening is a crucial skill in any workplace. Emily Kasriel will share the evidence about how practicing Deep Listening can foster a more trusting, productive work environment with more motivated teams - and unpack the eight steps of her approach - with a live demonstration.
Ros Atkins is a BBC News presenter who’s video explainer format has become a global phenomenon, with The Sunday Times crediting him with having 'invented a new genre of reporting’. Ros has also written a book on how to communicate with clarity and confidence - 'The Art of Explanation'.
I think I know what to say, just not how to say it? Answer: you use your voice and body, both speak, powerfully. Why does your voice let you down? Why are you waving your hands in a meeting when you can’t think what to say? Stop, breathe. You have a strong voice and you can learn how to use it.
Dhati leads commercial strategy, customer partnerships and a high-performing sales team at Asahi. With 15 years in FMCG across global brands, she has built a career on driving growth through strategic storytelling, data-led decision making and commercial execution through cross-functional teams.
Currently an Insights Manager at Harry's Inc., Emma is ensuring decisions are customer-centric and based on what customers really want. Previously an Associate Director at Ipsos, she led global projects spanning shopper to innovation. She's all about blending analytics with creativity and is always excited to chat brands and consumer experiences.
David started his career at Unilever, working across a number of food, home and personal care brands. Previously Marketing Director at McVities and Dollar Shave Club, David has been leading the marketing for Who Gives A Crap across the UK and Europe and has managed the brand's evolution from direct response to full funnel marketing.
How to construct a character in a speech and why it won't work if it is not an expression of an underlying truth.
Outside of CEO-ing, Alistair does stand up comedy, is interested in people and things, and ferries his kids around to various events with very little thanks.
