How do you ensure you’re undertaking a credible, worthwhile course? We’ve all heard the term ‘Mickey Mouse Course’. It’s possibly the most damning phrase a person can use against any learning. Several factors are worth considering before committing to a course. We might view something less expensive as lacking in value. We could ask around or read […]
Do you like to know your journey as a client or a learner before you start? At BESPOKEN Voice and Speech, you can understand the process of the work you will do, using the acronym SCOTT. Like most creatives, Fiona starts in the middle with ‘O’ and works outwards, though, just like she puts you and your
The SCOTT System Read The Post »
In this article, I will first explain why I believe the Thinking Session is a genuine and effective coaching framework. I will then explain what I believe are the features of the Thinking Session that are not usually found in other coaching approaches.
A Space to Think: Is a Thinking Session the Same as Coaching? Read The Post »
A wise woman told me that people most want community, a sense of belonging. We need each other more than ever.
The Sense of Belonging in Business Read The Post »
The same rules apply for making an impact online and offline; there are just a few adjustments to make you shine.
Making an Impact Online Read The Post »
Where do you even start when writing about Rudolf Laban’s extraordinary life? I will ask you to imagine the film I have produced about it.
‘The 5 Love Languages’ identifies five ways people communicate appreciation to each other. Let’s explore the love languages in communication.
Love Languages in Communication Read The Post »
There is no doubt that we’ve all entered a new chapter of our lives. For the first time in my lifetime, that ‘we’ is the world.
The Unforeseeable Future Read The Post »
Two clients wrote such eloquent and descriptive recommendations that I decided to share them here.
Case Study 4: Graduate Interview Skills Read The Post »
“The end began when those words left my mouth. Words, once spoken, cannot be recalled.” How true! We explore the effect of words.
The Effect of Words Read The Post »
BESPOKEN Training Facilitation, Voice & Speech Coaching has launched a new service, Time to Think. This service helps people clarify their thinking, enabling them to make decisions, take action, and create the changes they long for.
BESPOKEN’s Listening Approach that Changes the Way People Think Read The Post »
Recently, I was asked to speak as part of a panel of experts on the topic of Pain-free Pitching for an Oxford Independent Consultants event. The ambitious part of the invitation for me was to get a message across in just 5 minutes.
The Perfect Pitch Read The Post »
A story of ineffective communication Sometimes we do the right thing for the wrong reasons. Other times we do the wrong thing for the right reasons. Recently though, I did the right thing for the right reasons, but it was still the wrong thing to do. Why? Let me tell you the story so that you might
A Tale of Two Black Dogs Read The Post »
There are four stages of learning we all must go through for learning and change to take place. I refer to the first as ‘Ignorance is bliss’ and the final stage as ‘Eureka’. The middle two stages are quite uncomfortable, especially Conscious Incompetence, so a person needs to be motivated to move themselves from their comfort zone to a place of discomfort.
When Coaching Works and Gets Results Read The Post »
With the kind help and support of John McGhee of the Swindon Speakers’ Club, Fiona Brennan-Scott has been able to set up a school club where she works in West Berkshire.
Speaker’s Club First Certificate of Leadership is Awarded Read The Post »
The feedback from BESPOKEN’s recent voice and speech workshop was outstanding, Fiona was so pleased to receive these comments.
What People Say About BESPOKEN Read The Post »
