by Jon Torrens | Oct 25, 2018 | Business, Communication skills, Confidence, Presentations
In many video games and role-playing board games, you can choose what type of character to play as. For example, in a military or fantasy game, you will probably see these roles: Heavy/Warrior (AKA ‘Tank’): big, slow and powerful, you can deal out lots of...
by Jon Torrens | Jun 11, 2018 | Communication skills, Confidence, Presentations
I believe that the British instinct for business phone calls is to enjoy these elements: No eye contact Convenience And to feel distinctly uncomfortable about these ones: Making rapport Tackling the important stuff like asking for business However, phone calls can be...
by Jon Torrens | Apr 23, 2018 | Communication skills, Confidence, Presentations
Hi Reader, Here are a few pointers for an effective email: Get to the point. Keep it simple. Keep it short. Regards, Jon. P.S. That introductory line had better sum up the point of the email. The more vague you are, the more likely your reader is to skim the email or...
by Jon Torrens | Aug 21, 2017 | Communication skills, Confidence, Presentations
Schoolboy Error My son is 9. Each morning before school, we usually have to ask him many times to get dressed, as he doesn’t see the urgency until the last minute, resulting in rushing and panic. And we get annoyed. Why doesn’t he just get dressed and brush his...
by Jon Torrens | Aug 14, 2017 | Communication skills, Confidence, Presentations
I give talks to large groups of people on presentations and pitching. Just me and some slides. I’m pleased to say that it usually goes pretty well (I’m my own worst critic so I think that keeps my perspective and ego in check). The audience remains engaged throughout...
