Do You Fit Your Oxygen Mask First?

This time of year can be tough. Cold. Dark. Wet. That's certainly how it feels in Yorkshire right now! As leaders, we have to help ourselves first.

We can't support our teams if we're not firing on all cylinders. My recent conversations with clients suggest that for a lot of people, things are a little out of kilter. What do you do to bring back the balance?

#leadership #impact #resilience

Don't Be Afraid Of Video.

There's a powerful tool that everyone has access to but few people are using. It has the potential of video to captivate audiences inside and outside your organisation.

If the thought of hitting the record button fills you with dread, don't despair. In this video, I share some simple rules that will transform your video content. Let's make your videos shine!

#IMPACT #Communication #Leadership #Sales #Videocontent"

Stand Up.

Feeling drained by endless Zoom and Teams meetings? Let's chat about a simple trick that might help you change things up a bit - standing up! It's more than just changing your position; it brings a fresh wave of energy to your discussions and helps you connect with your audience more authentically.

Think of it like this: when you're standing, you're 'performing', and that performance can be a game-changer for your pitches and presentations, whether you're working remotely or in the office.

#IMPACT #EnergyBoost #LeadershipTips

How To Win Hearts And Minds.

Do you want to connect with your audience on a deeper level?
If so, you need to engage both the logical and emotional brain in order to create a stronger bond with your listeners.
By sharing personal stories and being vulnerable, you can capture their hearts and achieve faster results.
No more dull presentations, just effective communication that resonates with your audience.

Watch the video now! 👇


#IMPACT #Communication #Storytelling #DeeperConnection

Don't Answer The Question.

Do you get flustered by difficult questions in high-stakes situations? When we find ourselves under pressure we can often go into overdrive. We can open our mouths to start speaking before our brains have had a chance to catch up. We waffle and talk around the question rather than getting straight to the point. Here are my top tips for coming across with more poise and confidence when the pressure is on. It all starts with NOT answering the question!...

#IMPACT #Sales #Leadership

A Hack For Taking Back Your Time.

How often do you find yourself doing something that you didn't intend to do? Checking your email? Scrolling through your socials? Sending a quick message? All of these tiny things eat our time. And tiny things add up.

I've just discovered a stupidly simple hack that's revolutionised my productivity over the last two weeks. I bet you won't guess what it is. Watch the video below to find out! 👇

#IMPACT #Productivity #Leadership

What Makes A Speech Memorable?

What do these speeches have in common? Churchill’s wartime broadcasts; Martin Luther King’s “I have a dream”; the Gettysburg Address; Obama’s “Yes, we can” and even Margret Thatcher’s “The lady’s not for turning”. 

Don’t panic, this isn’t going to be a political rant. All of these have some common elements that make them memorable and move people to change their thinking and take action. It’s probably not what you think it is at first glance. Check out the video for more.

#dominiccolenso #impact #communication

How Is A Meeting Like A Dinner Party?

Tired of attending pointless meetings when you could be doing something more productive? If that’s how you feel, wouldn’t you like to make sure that doesn’t happen to the people who attend meetings you arrange?

What if you planned your next meeting the way you plan a dinner party?

#dominiccolenso #impact #communication