Category Archives: Skills

Top Negotiator Wins Britain’s Got Talent

Posted on May 13, 2012

So we all watched the final of Britain’s Got Talent last night and wasn’t it heartwarming to see Ashleigh and Pudsey win. In case you haven’t seen it yet, they did a great dance act to the Mission Impossible theme – not that remarkable, I guess, until you realise that Pudsey is a dog. Quite… More…

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Sex & Drugs & Rock’n’Roll & Negotiation

Posted on March 25, 2012

  The music business is all about making the deal. Let’s say you’re a band wanting to play a gig. Should be simple, eh? Well, kind of. Simple if talks between you, your manager, your agent, the promoter, the venue, the record company, the publishers, the television channel, the production company, the distributor, the merchandising… More…

Also posted in Negotiation, Top Tips

If You Were A Super-Hero, What Power Would You Like To Have?

Posted on March 11, 2012

It’s not that childish a question, actually. The world is full of remarkable people who have developed skills to a degree beyond credulity. I just spent a day at a TEDx event organised by the British newspaper The Observer. Lots of very interesting and very worthy speakers, as you would expect from such a cornerstone… More…

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The Power Of Flattery

Posted on March 6, 2012

I’ve always thought my readers are a very intelligent lot, far more intelligent than average. And most of them are exceptionally good looking too. And you, I really have to say, are up there at the top.   Who’s a slimeball? Flattery has long been known to be a great influencer. Everyone likes to think… More…

Also posted in Negotiation, Research, Top Tips

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“Exceptionally useful, exceeded my expectations, it has been brilliant. Too many ‘take aways’ to mention. Simon has been brilliant. His style is inspiring.”

L&D manager, IPC Media

“Well presented, thought provoking, stimulating and fun.”

David Goldberg, QC

“Absolutely outstanding.”

Jonathan Jay, M.D. at Nationwide Alliance of Business Owners

“My coaching with Simon was invaluable. He’s a great sounding-board offering practical guidance, building confidence and helping to allay those niggling questions of ‘can I do this?’. Highly recommended!”

AJ, Head of Local Strategic Communications, Office for Security & Counter-Terrorism

“Very practical tools which have immediate application. I love the fact that we were challenged by Simon and made to leave our comfort zones. I didnt expect to learn so much or for the learning to be so beneficial or to enjoy it so thoroughly. Simon was a brilliant trainer.”

L&D manager, Daily Telegraph

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Jan Matern, Director of Emerge Venture Lab at Skoll Centre for Social Entrepreneurship, Said Business School, Oxford University

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Manager, magic circle law firm

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Shachi Shah, Director of Structured & Investment Products, Deutsche Bank.

“Great overall experience. Lots of practical things to take away and implement. Thanks very much.”

Manager, Dresdner Kleinwort Investment Bank

“I knew it was going to be good, but I didnt expect it to be this good.”

Chief superintendent, police force

“Great course and really great trainer. Completely relevant to my role. Learnt so much, very much exceeded my expectations.”

L&D manager, IPC Media

“Simon was very engaging and entertaining, it was a very interesting presentation, my expectations of it were exceeded.”

Solicitor, Shearman & Sterling

“The whole training has been very useful for my business. Simply excellent, exceeded my expectations.”

Simon Jordan, marketing consultant

“Very well run and professional, a great course with lots of useful content.”

Manager, Dresdner Kleinwort Investment Bank

“Stimulating, practical and motivating. Highly recommend it.”

Manager, Blick Rothenberg

“This program was a powerful learning experience and what I learnt will help me in my job to a considerable extent. I would totally recommend this course.”

Area manager, Greene King

“Great fun and highly engaging, I would highly recommend this workshop. I assumed the course would not be long enough but the day was enough to achieve my goals and exceed my expectations.”

Field manager, Whitbread Breweries

“I tended to dismiss this sort of thing but the 2 days were great fun, very revealing and absolutely inspiring.”

David Beaumont, film industry consultant.

“I would say that the course I have just undertaken with Simon is probably the best course I have been on to date. I felt inspired and will definitely put into practice the skills I have learnt. ”

Jon Watts , Project Manager, Avon & Somerset Police

“I have recommended this course to everyone I know! Simon was incredibly helpful and informative, and I learnt so much.”

Manager, national charity.

“Thanks, absolutely brilliant. Making negotiation sexy is a challenge. But you did.”

Chris Lawrance, Director, JBP PR & Parliamentary Affairs

“Joanna's coaching ensured I achieved a deal way above my walk away in a new contract negotiation recently. For her modest fee, I ensured that I will be paid £11,000 above what I had envisaged over the coming 12 months. I highly recommend her.”

Lionel Jones, Programme Delivery Manager

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