Jackie Brennan discovered the power of language to influence our own and other people's behaviours whilst she was still working as a Director of Health and Safety in the construction industry. This was the start of a personal journey which culminated in her awakening to the fact that for most of her life she had not been in the driving seat. Today, she is ... Show More
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36: Speaking from Strength with Jackie Miller
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645: How to Rehearse Before a Presentation, with Jacqueline Farrington
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How to Become More Persuasive at Work
Vanessa Bohns, a professor of organizational behavior at Cornell University, and Raven Hoffman, who works in a construction role that involves recruiting new clients to her firm, break down how to build influence at work. They discuss which persuasion tactics are most effective a ... Show More
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