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Inspired Influence – Tips For Overcoming Resistance To Change

Tuesday, 13 January 2009 The need for change is becoming even quicker and more radical, in this session insights from the Language and Behavioural Profile (LAB Profile) will be used to identify the typical patterns of behaviour that people display when they are resisting change. You will discover what is motivating their behaviour and what will motivate them to shift and move on. There will be a number of interactive exercises to investigate our own motivational patterns and you will gain valuable insights that throw light on your own language patterns. Click here for full details

An MBA is a Springboard – But What About the Pitfalls and the University of Life?

Thursday, 15 January 2009 Throughout his career, James Espey has been involved in the creation and/or building of a number of global brands - Bailey's Irish Cream, Malibu, Johnnie Walker Blue Label and The Classic Malts, to name a few. For the past 10 years James has had a portfolio career as a non executive director/consultant, sitting on a number of boards, including currently AG Barr PLC (Irn Bru), Fuller Smith & Turner PLC (London Pride) and Whyte & Mackay. James has recently launched his own minnow whisky company, The Last Drop Distillers Limited (www.lastdropdistillers.com) selling very rare and old limited edition whiskies. He also has his own website www.jamesespey.com and some of his philosophy is incorporate therein. James is very direct and says what he means and means what he says. He has had some notable successes but also some interesting failures and he is more than happy to share these experiences with you. Click here for full details

Become The Ultimate Persuader – How To Get Your Message Across

Monday, 19 January 2009 This event kicks off our 2009 theme: Arm yourself with sharpened-up survival skills for the recession. Sarah will base her talk on the psychology of persuasion - how we influence and persuade others. We will learn (yes, with audience participation): The important role of emotion How to look (facial expression, posture, gestures) and sound (pitch, pace, fluency) persuasive How to construct your message for maximum impact including the use of some sneaky psychological tools. Surely you’ve heard that famous vintage politician who always sounds compellingly logical while spouting complete nonsense and leading you up the garden path by easy stages? Well, you can sound just as persuasive without having to talk the nonsense. Click here for full details