As I write this in June 2021, I live in Melbourne (a pseudonym for ‘the lockdown capital’), so I may have a distorted perspective, but I think I am not alone in believing this Covid…
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Ep-04 Andrew Gaines
Ep 04 – Andrew Gaines Could we all benefit from a community where fierce, stressful competitiveness gave way to mindful kindness and supportive interaction? . . Louise’ guest Andrew Gaines not only believes this is…
Ep-03 Cassidy LaCreme
Ep 03 – Cassidy LaCreme How many separate interviewees would you need for: a world famous singer, Marilyn Munroe model, TV gangster actor, and Malaysian social media superstar? In Cassidy’s case, only one. She’s done…
How Important is Structure in Your Presentations?
As a professional speaker I’ve found incredible value in employing and adhering to structure in my presentations. In this blog I’d like to relay why it’s been such a boon, and how important a good…
Yawning and Empathy
Contagious yawning is an odd phenomenon. To varying degrees witnessing a yawn will cause you to reciprocate. The questions are firstly why and secondly, who cares! In 2015, a study was conducted which exposed something…
How Long Should You Hold Eye Contact?
It’s hard not to feel a little bit awkward when you or someone you’re talking to holds a gaze for just that little bit too long. But how long is too long? Isn’t strong eye…
Do You Need to be Funny to Speak? (Um, yes!)
Humour is a funny thing (no kidding) when used in a corporate arena. On one hand it can be wielded to increase your influence when speaking, but on the other its use can diminish your…
Ep-02 Jeff Civillico
Ep 02 – Jeff Civillico It’s easy to be envious of those who have always known exactly what they wanted to do with their lives. Las Vegas entertainer and philanthropist Jeff Civillico is an enviable…
Obstacles of the Female Leader
If you are a woman rising to leadership in any environment be it public or private, you have likely felt friction when stereotyped definitions of a good leader and a good woman clash. In this…
The Missing Ingredient Preventing You from Career Success
The missing ingredient is something I’ve noticed in all my years as a professional speaker, leadership coach and body language & behavioural expert. It permeates through our communication channels, it sabotages your impact of what…
