- What do highly successful communicators know that the rest of us don't? - Do they have a secret recipe for success? - Is there a special alchemy at work? Whatever your situation or motivation, 'Secrets of Confident Communicators' reveals the 50 things you need to know to express yourself with assurance and get your message across effectively. Some will surprise you, and all will inspire you. Put these 50 simple strategies together and you have a recipe for brilliant communication skills, a proven formula that will unlock the secrets and uncover your potential.

Some people take to public speaking like they were born to it, for others just the thought of doing it turns them into nervous wrecks. This book is for everyone who requires some help on technique, building confidence, making the right impression, and getting the message across. Whether you are making a thank you speech to 50 appreciative friends or a presentation to a conference full of poker-faced strangers, the principles are the same. Broadcaster and experienced public speaker, Diana Mather, takes you through every stage of preparation and delivery, helping you to achieve your objective in an uncomplicated, entertaining and effective way.

Protocol to Manage Relationships Today explains the contemporary value of protocol, not only for monarchies or diplomatic institutes, but for any non-profit or for-profit organisation. This book presents modern protocol as a tool to build strong, authentic networks of reciprocal relationships. When used effectively protocol can: - Increase the effect of the networking activities of an organisation. Protocol gives a professional structure to relationship management, to achieve access to the 'right' networks and a reciprocal relationship with the most valued stakeholders. - Deepen relationships. In our world there is so much focus on pragmatism in building relationships - protocol focuses on the common ground to gain value. - Be used as a valuable tool in a post COVID-19 era, where the need for space and time to build real and authentic relationships is well understood. The book defines how tested values perfectly fit in today's society, where modern organisations want to build effective relationships and communities. This book is focused on developing an increasingly vital expertise for professionals who deal with complex relationship management issues on a strategic and tactical operational level. They come from different fields, such as government institutions, non-profit organisations and commercial environments. This book also gives protocol officers a contemporary approach towards the application of protocol. It is not designed as a complete guide to all the rules of protocol, but it describes how to translate the context into a tailor-made protocol for each meeting or event. The book explains protocol as a flexible method to handle unique situations. Protocol is presented on four levels: the 'why' of protocol; the strategic and tactical level; the practical implementation; and the execution of protocol. Protocol to Manage Relationships Today is written by Europe's foremost protocol experts with collective years of experience with the management of networking meetings and events at the highest level.

Is your career where you want it to be? In everyday interactions, do people pay you enough attention? Does your view carry sufficient weight? This engaging, practical book reveals the 50 secrets you need to get your point across, position yourself for success and punch above your weight. Drawing on research interviews with dozens of influential people, the book will show you: *12 specific strategies to communicate your ideas so people take notice *How to build the networks and alliances you need to have real influence in organisations *How to leverage what you know to gain increased exposure at the top table *How to navigate organisational politics, "play the game" more effectively and fast-track your career.