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It can be hard getting media visibility, yet free coverage for you and your company is invaluable for promoting you, your brand or a specific product or service you offer.
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Have you ever tried to persuade someone to do something and ended up feeling like you’re hitting a brick wall? If you have you are not alone.
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Some of us are natural networkers while others find it a challenge. This article answers the five most common ‘How to’ questions and will increase your ability to benefit from every networking event.
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Have you ever had one of those moments when everything seems to be going your way?
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What is Personal Impact? Where does it come from and how do you get more of it?
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Jackie Smith

JACKIE SMITH, Director of Speak First, has had a diverse global career, as a psychologist, line manager, trainer and consultant. She has worked with individuals and organisations helping them transform the way they operate to improve their confidence, productivity and relationships. With an expertise in business communication ranging from skills training, facilitating teams, executive coaching, organising large scale events and change management, she brings pragmatism, creativity and fun into all her partnerships. Her current focus is on client relationship skills, consulting skills, conflict management and bespoke courses.

Jackie has a BA in Russian, a BSc Hons Psychology, an MSc in HR Management and is a trained Trainer of NLP. She has worked in Further Education, the building industry and with a Big 4 management consultancy as well as a smaller niche Organisational Development consultancy. She has a wealth of experience across many sectors and countries as a result of her consulting background.

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Specific areas of expertise

Business Relationships - in today's competitive business enviroment leaving client relationships to chance is like leaving your office door open at night. More »

Personal Impact - your personal success comes from your ability to get other people to value your ideas and act upon your recommendations. More »

Winning Pitches is vital to the success of any professional organisation, yet too often is rushed, the participants are unprepared and the outcome unsatisfactory. More »

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Client Comments

"The course was excellent - I never cease to be amazed at the wealth of knowledge that you have, and I always learn from you.  Thank you."

Relationship Manager, HSBC


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Want to find out more about our courses?


Presentation Skills Programme

Confident Presenter
Advance Your Presentations
Presentations Masterclass

Personal Impact Programme

Assert Yourself with Confidence
Developing Personal Impact
Making the Right Impact
Personal Impact for Leaders

Other Open Courses

Sales Cold Calling
Influencing and Persuading
Negotiation Skills
Understanding the Media

 

Call us today to discuss your learning needs on 020 7253 2117 or email us at info@speakfirst.co.uk

 
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