The Power of Storytelling:  An Ironman Experience In a world where there is a glut of information and technology constantly demanding our attention, powerful communication techniques are more critical than ever. We have to reach people, move them, help influence how they feel about something, or simply connect with them on an emotional level that will make our communication more memorab...

Kicking off 2023 with an Update from Dave I am excited to kick off 2023 with our readers and celebrate nine years since we launched Spoken Word Communications. It seems like only yesterday when we started helping our clients in the US with their Media, Crisis Spokesperson and Presentations training needs.  Since then, we have expanded our operations across many parts of the world, and h...

TED Talks Daily:a great way to learn about a new subject, change perceptions or simply chill out for a few minutes! In recent years, TED Talks have become a popular way to deliver an idea or view in a short, enticing and thought-provoking manner. TED is not a person but a way of presenting. The title gives a clue to its content (Technology, Entertainment, Design)– with an emphasis on e...

The Mindset Mentor Podcast by Rob Dial and Kast Media There are times when we need to take a step back and consider how best to deal with business or personal challenges. In this series of 20-minute Mindset Mentor™ podcasts, Rob Dial looks at different topics such as: ‘how to change the people around you’, ‘a proven strategy to hit any goal’ and ‘how to master your emotions...

Networking Like a Pro by Ivan Misner Networking can be a ‘love or loathe it’ event. The difference between spending an enjoyable period of time making new acquaintances and developing business leads, or becoming boring, uneventful and a waste of time! So how do you create the former and avoid the latter? Help is on hand with Ivan Minser’s book, Networking Like a Pro. It’s full of...

Change The Way You COMMUNICATEWhy You Should | How You Canby Ken Haseley Highly recommended by the entire Spoken Word Communications team, Ken Haseley's new book is a must have for anyone who wants to strengthen their communication skills. Ken states, "Individuals who communicate effectively get others to listen, understand, and act on what was said...Communicating effectively invol...

This comment was made in a recent UK market survey referring to the increasing focus on Environmental, Social, and Governance (ESG). Not something you would normally expect to hear when discussing these three key non-financial factors of sustainability! Many stakeholders now look at a wide range of components that encompass ESG when measuring the sustainability and ethical impact of a...