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 | Sep 3, 2018 | Business, Communication skills, Confidence, Presentations
It’s Showtime! The opening night of a show in London’s West End is scary for everyone involved; the most recent dress rehearsals may have gone OK, but now there are hundreds of actual paying customers (and some ruthless reviewers). Success tonight is vital...
by Jon Torrens | Jun 18, 2018 | Business, Communication skills, Confidence
The Problem When Writing a Novel Robert McKee’s book ‘Story’ describes all the elements for creating a good story. Near the end he gives the ideal way to actually write it: ‘from the inside out’. Writing ‘from the outside in’...
by Jon Torrens | Apr 16, 2018 | Communication skills, Confidence, Presentations
‘Storytelling’ can feel like something for children, but in fact, everyone loves a good story, and they can be the best way to create good material for your pitch or presentation. The best stories usually contain these elements: Relatable characters....
by Jon Torrens | Oct 2, 2017 | Communication skills, Confidence, Presentations
Why are you really writing that email? Or giving that presentation? Or making that phone call? Why are you really in that meeting? Sharing your genuine motivation means you’ll connect with your audience, inviting them to be candid, too. Afraid of offending them...
