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Startups, always be Pitching!

ChatGPT is not so Scary Recently I attended a very interesting, informative, and influential summit which I have no doubt will guide in me how I think and what I do well in the future. Jeff Moran invited me to the Learnovation Global Learning Summit in the Aviva stadium.   “Words are a form of action, capable […]

ChatGPT is not so Scary!

ChatGPT is not so Scary Recently I attended a very interesting, informative, and influential summit which I have no doubt will guide in me how I think and what I do well in the future. Jeff Moran invited me to the Learnovation Global Learning Summit in the Aviva stadium.   “Words are a form of action, capable […]

It’s the Man from Geneva

It's the Man from Geneva

Why not avail of my FREE offer? Read on  I am sure you have noticed the advertisements on the television and radio about the “Man from Geneva”. No, it’s Aviva, the parent corrects the child.  I am never sure whether it’s the annoying advertisements, like the man from Aviva and the dozen more that are […]

Three tips to improve your communication skills

Three tips to improve your communication skills

I have an acquaintance who could talk/bore for Ireland. They never draw breath and allow anyone the opportunity to respond. It’s infuriating.   Nowadays, we’re inclined to say that a person like this is on some spectrum or other.  In the past, they were simply bad-mannered or full of their own importance, or both, perhaps?  Someone […]

Story Telling for Business People

Story Telling for Business People

(Once upon a Time …)  When I set up Aristo in 2008, I planned to offer myself to individuals and companies who needed to communicate better. I would be a presentation coach.  The experience I had gained as a business owner for over twenty years would stand to me, along with my fifteen years of […]

Retirement – Not For ME Yet!

Retirement - not for me yet!

Recently, I got a note from my Auditor telling me he was retiring.  If I am honest, it gave me a feeling of “what you are doing, Andrew? He is younger than you, and you are working away with no plan to retire anytime soon.”.  Hold on; retirement is not for me! I do not […]

People Love Stories – Stories Grow Businesses

People Love Stories - Stories Grow Businesses

The pleasure experienced by my clients when they realise that telling a simple, engaging story is the best way of explaining their business idea is a joy to behold.  They say it can’t be that simple, but it is.  A story well told will explain the problem you solve for prospective customers and inform them […]

Obey Stop Signs and Become a Great Speaker

Obey Stop Signs and Become a Great Speaker - Public Speaking

An observation I have had for some time is the inability of some people to bring a conversation or presentation to a conclusion.  I have a most annoying relative who talks continuously but never brings the conversation to a conclusion. I am sure you know similar people.  Show business:  How often have you read a […]

Never, Never Attempt To Memorise a Pitch!

Never attempt to memorise a presentation. Believe in yourself.

Why do presenters always attempt to memorise presentations? You can learn to recite a poem or the lyrics to a song over days or weeks. Yet, if you are uncomfortable in front of your audience, you may still struggle to remember the words; I know I do! So here is my best advice on preparing […]

A Picture Paints a 1,000 Words

A Picture Paints 1000 words

Presentation Tip I acquired a new corporate client recently, and by way of getting underway, I asked them to send me a sample of a typical presentation deck. Imagine my lack of surprise when I received a deck full of bland slides, each slide populated with seven to eight bullet points. This is not a […]