Resilience and coping in difficult times Grab your Ten Top Tips to being a Superstar Communicator HERE Here are additional learning resources to accompany the Resilience and looking after yourself in challenging times webinar. I have mentioned a number of these points, and this gives you the opportunity to learn key points in more detail. Financial Wellbeing: the importance of having money conversations. Podcast interview with Pete Komolafe How to separate your work week with your weekend. The benefits of ‘journalling’ during challenging times. Finding purpose and meaning during chal ..read more

Last week we lost an icon: and RIP Baroness Betty Boothroyd. This is a tribute to an incredible woman. Baroness Betty Boothroyd was an incredible woman who had the respect of everyone around her. Reading the obituaries and listening to tributes from leading political figures who knew and worked with her, it as so obvious that she was held in the very highest esteem. From the entire House of Commons and House of Lords. This is quite remarkable in itself. Betty was born in Dewsbury, Yorkshire. She was from a humble background; a hard working, respectable family. And left the world as a Baroness ..read more

We are finalists in the Exporter of the Year, for the FSB East of England Business Awards. We are thrilled to have been shortlisted. I l am delighted to lIet you know that we have been shortlisted as finalists in the FSB Business Awards for the East of England. Specifically the categories that we have been shortlisted are Exporter of the year and sole trader free freelancer of the year It is an absolute honour to be shortlisted for these awards. There are so many incredible businesses in the East of England and for Superstar Communicator to have been picked from all of the entries for these pa ..read more

Understanding how NOT to demonstrate credibility is as important as appreciating what works well. I was reminded about this recently when I had the mis/fortune to encounter someone who managed to sabotage any credibility whilst fully believing he was the best leader in the room. Needless to say, this individual was too arrogant to recognise he could do better. However, this is an opportunity to share my observations with you, the reader, so you are aware of these mistakes. We all cope with managing nerves and difficult situations in a variety of ways. For some people, being over arrogant coul ..read more

Every year I celebrate my birthday in January by offering a prize. This year, I thought I’d be extra generous by offering more prizes and you won’t be disappointed. I will be choosing winners from those who register for the prize draw on 24th January (my birthday). Full access to one of the SuperStar Communicator’s online courses Choose which one of these fabulous online courses you’d like as your prize. Accessible anywhere in the world on desktop or mobile. Full access without charge. Courses available: 1. Make An Impact With Your Voice: An Introduction To Using Your Voice More Effectively ..read more

I am often asked how to be a great podcast guest. It is more than contacting podcasters and showing up. Last week I delivered a 15 minute live stream masterclass on being a Podcast Guest. Marketeers are increasingly recommending being a podcast guest as a very effective way of reaching new audiences; sharing your expertise and knowledge to raise awareness of your brand. But how do you get on a podcast? And how do you make the most of the opportunity including how you can engage with the audience afterwards? I shared top tips on exactly these questions. You can watch the live stream here: ​​ T ..read more

#EmbraceEquity is the theme for International Women’s Day 2023. This is an exciting theme and here at SuperStar Communicator we are delighted to be planning for International Women’s Day 2023 as an International Speaker. International Women’s Day states: Imagine a gender equal world. A world free of bias, stereotypes and discrimination. A world that’s diverse, equitable, and inclusive. A world where difference is valued and celebrated. Together we can forge women’s equality. Collectively we can all #EmbraceEquity. Celebrate women’s achievement. Raise awareness against bias. Take action ..read more

Something I am asked consistently is “How to use our hands to make an impact?” It is a really good question because we can feel awkward when we are speaking or presenting. An additional challenge is that a number of people I have worked with have received ‘Presentation Skills Training’ where they have been told to move their hands or do a specific gesture when speaking. Or alternative a “Presentations Trainer” who isn’t a specialist in presenting tells individuals not to move their hands. The challenge is that it is unnatural and speakers are more concerned about remembering the hand movement ..read more

It is important to recognise that a positive mindset alone won’t make you a good speaker. Earlier this year I watched an incredible tennis match at Wimbledon: in the Centre Court. Rafael Nadal was playing the American Taylor Fritz. All of a sudden Nadal called the trainer. He left the court for a few minutes before returning. His movement was severely limited and in particular, his serve was impacted. It was clear to the spectators that he was in a lot of pain. We all believed Fritz would win the match – and I am sure he did too! AND many people believed Nadal would retire. His team were shout ..read more

How to be positively disruptive? That is what one of my clients asked me within the context of inspiring their team to be incredible. So what is ‘Positive Disruption? The word disruption can be perceived as being a nuisance: certainly if there were disruptive students in a lecture, it would be off putting. Likewise in a team project where one person wishes to dominate the conversation and ideas, yet doesn’t listen to anyone else’s opinion – I am sure you have been there too! The action of preventing something, especially a system, process or event from continuing as usual or as expected Defi ..read more