Dr Louise Mahler In the Media
Dr Louise Mahler In the Media How fascinating is the American election. It’s a soap opera of dynamic proportions and I being asked to analyse all three: Biden, Trump and Harris. Have a look here at the short clip of Harris using the future/past gestures. Someone has given her some help and it worked brilliantly. […]
A few presentation observations from the Trump nomination acceptance
A few presentation observations from the Trump nomination acceptance Before Donald Trump spoke at the Republic National Convention, his son, Eric Trump, took to the lectern. Looking at him, my first thought was that this was not a man who would be there without having a relationship to the key person of interest. Why? Well, […]
Announcing new Executive Masterclasses
Dr Louise Mahler’s New Executive Masterclasses Lead with Gravitas Masterclass In this highly interactive, engaging and fun one-day masterclass, world-class leadership communication expert Dr Louise Mahler offers theory and interaction-based strategies designed to help you win the hearts and minds of those you’re communicating with. FIND OUT MORE HARD CHAT: A leader’s guide to handling […]
Body Balance
Is body balance important in leadership? You are probably too young to remember the TV series Kung Fu, which follows the adventures of Kwai Chang Caine, a Shaolin monk who travels through the American Old West, armed only with his spiritual training. His mentor, Master Po had the fabulous line where he addressed the monk […]
Debate Analysis
Debate Analysis To the average punter, the recent USA leaders debate between Trump and Biden was boring, embarrassing and one could even posit an indication of the fall of a nation. Honestly, what a duo! It makes Sophie’s choice look like a walk in the park. To make that choice, as a communication scholar, one […]
Pick up the phone
Answer the phone On any given day I pick up the phone to get back to a list of requests and . . . nothing. No one answers the phone any more, but is it good for us? What are the stats? Research reflects our lived experience of a diminishing number of calls with a […]
It’s not your Accent
It’s not your Accent We all know the story about when you have a computer problem. You are sure it’s a bug and you ring the help line and they start with the question “Is your computer switched on?” Its sounds silly, but we all know that often that is the case. The cleaning person […]
As I told you before
As I told you before I could be more WOKE, if I’m honest. Today’s generation are far more aware than I (as my son lets me know regularly), but I try hard. However, one thing does not pass me by is that I am highly attuned to arrogance in language. So, let me outline some […]
How CEOs deal with no preparation
Pullin’ it together with no notice Two weeks ago, I woke early to my phone humming somewhere under my duvet where it had dropped as I fell asleep watching documentaries on ancient Rome (I know, I have to get out more!). It was a mobile number I didn’t recognise, but I answered. “Bob from the […]
If you can’t be seen, you don’t exist
If you can’t be seen, you don’t exist Last weekend, I went to a school reunion. What fun! We have all got to an age now where all the traumas of life have been dealt with. There was nothing but joy in the room. That was until they showed the school photos on the big […]