by Jane Adlington | Dec 10, 2021 | Speaking Up
Preparation the day before (brings peace and calm) Know your audience Prepare an outline of what you want to say Prepare an incredible opening and ending Have a backup plan if there are technical difficulties Use stories, and don’t forget your call to action... 
by Jane Adlington | Nov 10, 2021 | Speaking Up
What to do when no one is listening to me? A stench of stale air, fermented socks and BO hit her in the face as the teenager emerged from his room. His eyes were glazed, head down, earphones on. She heard herself sigh. For the fifth time, she attempted to open a... 
by Jane Adlington | Mar 25, 2020 | Speaking Up
Have you ever heard of? Have you ever heard of the expression trailing spouse? Have you ever heard the expression trailing spouse? No? well me neither. I was shocked and to be very honest I still am. How can a term like that cause me so much sorrow? What is... 
by Jane Adlington | Mar 25, 2020 | Speaking Up
Effective tips on thinking differently I was amazed when reading about Plato’s allegory of the cave even though I’ve never studied history, political theory or ancient greek philosophers. The wisdom this story still teaches us and is still so relevant today could... 
by Jane Adlington | Mar 24, 2020 | Speaking Up
What small talk is and isn’t plus some top tips. There is nothing very small about small talk according to research we only have 7 seconds to make a good and strong first impression. Small talk allows you to break the ice with someone and helps...