The Art of Communication

Introduce Yourself in Any Situation. How can we best introduce ourselves in any situation, confidently and calmly? How can we come across as being impressive without being arrogant? Should we give ou...

29 Maj 202321min

Final preparations. So, your big day has finally arrived. It may be a speech, a presentation, an important meeting, or a job interview. How should we prepare ourselves so we feel relaxed and confident...

11 Apr 202318min

Communication’s Secret Weapon - Poetry. Reciting a poem can feel a little scary but it needn't be that way. How can we become more confident in using poetry in our speeches and in our everyday life? P...

6 Mars 202315min

Keeping it Fresh. How can you deliver the same message over and over again and still keep it fresh? From presentations to pitches, from Town Halls to talks, it can be a real challenge. And, of course...

15 Jan 202322min

First Impressions. How important is it for us to make a good first impression? How harshly do we judge other people on the first impression they make on us? And is it possible to reverse a bad first...

13 Dec 202222min

The Communication Expert Series: Shirley McGrath, one of Australia's most successful theatre producers. In this episode, Robin talks to Australian theatre producer, Shirley McGrath. Previously she wa...

1 Nov 202224min

How to ace a Q + A session. So your presentation has gone well. But what happens afterwards if someone asks you a difficult question you don't the the answer to? Or nobody asks you a question at all? ...

25 Aug 202222min

The Delicate Etiquette of Food at Work. Is it acceptable to eat on a Zoom call, to slurp spicy foods at your desk or to crunch crisps in a business meeting? And what about formal lunches with clients ...

18 Aug 202224min