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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.
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.
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.
Have you ever had one of those moments when everything seems to be going your way?
What is Personal Impact? Where does it come from and how do you get more of it?
 
 

Malcolm Smith

MALCOLM SMITH has a modern and cutting edge knowledge of manufacturing industries, working at Director, Divisional and Board Level for Dow Chemical, Low & Bonar, Courtaulds, Rexam, and Inmos.  He has a proven and demonstrable track record in profit turnaround in medium to large PLCs.  His European experience is extensive, having made acquisitions in Denmark, Germany, France, Holland, Spain and Italy and having managed large and complex multi-national groups.

More recently Malcolm has mentored senior managers on strategy and personal performance, as well as training and coaching in the soft skills of running a business.  He specialises in Presentation Skills, Client Relationships, Negotiation Skills and Influencing at a senior level. Malcolm also manages and speaks at corporate events.

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Specific areas of expertise

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

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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

 

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