How to avoid boring so people want to listen
Submitted by Jack Milner on July 4, 2017
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May lost the election but Corbyn could have done so much better
Submitted by Jack Milner on July 4, 2017
For the UK elections on June 8th, communication or non-communication played a massive part in the result. He would say that, says you. Well this time I really believe it to be true. May’s traditional ‘maybot” strong and stable, which soon translated to dull and tired versus Corbyn’s initially shambolic but increasingly confident normal guy. As regards the way it relates to business communication, particularly leaders, then there is much we can learn.
How comic’s use authentic body language to win over an audience
Submitted by Jack Milner on October 5, 2015
Just as a good sales person takes charge of the “conversation” so a good comic has to boss their audience. You have to let them know you’re in charge. But clearly running on stage and shouting, “who’s the Daddy?” is also unlikely to endear you to your audience (and that’s doubly true in sales.) There’s a balance.
"Trust in me"
Submitted by Jack Milner on October 1, 2015
"Trust in me," sang Kaa the snake from Jungle Book, while of course being splendidly untrustworthy.
Buried
Submitted by Jack Milner on September 25, 2015
“Buried,” was the reply of the lady to my left. I’d asked one of those questions, born of some dim and distant NLP guru, “Describe you in one word.”
How do you deliver a speech with no prep?
Submitted by Jack Milner on September 15, 2015
I was having lunch with my very lovely and remarkable mentor (and remarkable not just because he’s happy to be my mentor). I asked him for feedback on some ideas I have for a book.
So what on earth has The Mummy got to do with presenting?
Submitted by Jack Milner on September 5, 2015
Well, firstly this is a shameless plug of my comedy horror play, The Mummy, which is currently playing at the Kotkan Theatre in Finland