Notes on communication and persuasion

The Art of Explanation is the title of a book by Ros Atkins, BBC News’ Analysis Editor and creator of the BBC’s explainer videos...

AI is a wonderful tool. It has, for example, accelerated scientific research and rapidly developed the practice of medicine.

There is some powerful communication emanating from an Austrian convent.

I often advise clients to stand behind a podium or lectern, if that is appropriate for the context in which they are speaking.

Clients often ask me whether they should memorise a speech or presentation - or to what extent they should write out a speech in full.

Those of you who read my February update may recall that I referred to Rory Stewart’s “Long History of Argument” (R4, BBC Sounds).