Talk, our single most important competence
Talking is perhaps our single most important competence as human beings. It’s central to how we interact and how we think. We’re clearly not as good at it as we might be.
TalkWise is committed to improving communication by developing how well we use talk.
The biggest consequences of poor communication that TalkWise helps to avoid:
- Added stress
- Project delay/failure
- Low morale
- Missed goals
- Obstacles to innovation
- Lost Sales
- Slower career progression
The consequences of poor communication
Without the skill of in the moment responsible
communication individuals and organisations suffer the consequences of poor communication. TalkWise builds the skill and awareness to avoid these career and organisational pitfalls.
What it means to be TalkWise
Being TalkWise is about being a present and responsible communicator, aware of what’s being said and its impacts, resourceful in using talk to good effect and skilful in making interactions beneficial and productive.
TalkWise Podcast
Sharing expert knowledge in communication
Recent episodes
Learning to Listen
Interview with Alan Robertson
Selfless listening
Interview with Janie van Hool
TalkWise Courses
Building high performance cultures
Providing individuals and teams with the awareness, skill and confidence to perform successfully on the communications challenges regularly encountered in all organisations.
Creating innovative conversations
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Making meetings productive
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Handling difficult conversations
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Making your voice count
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One thing that is not in short supply in our working lives are potentially difficult conversations.