Take a moment to assess how you are sitting or standing right now, what do you notice?

Carol Kinsey Goman, author of ‘The Silent Language of Leaders’ suggests that when someone is slouching or exhibiting poor body language, they are perceived as uninterested, uncertain and lethargic.

If this is the case, we need to become aware of what body language has become subconscious and is unhelpful so that we can learn some new habits.

Arrogance is not an attractive trait. We don’t like what arrogance looks like when we see it in others, and so we do what we can to make sure we’re not displaying it ourselves.

When it comes to pitching and presenting, our desire to avoid coming across as arrogant can mean we end up stumbling through our script and underplaying anything which points towards our success.

Pitching over video is now the new norm, and startup founders have had to adapt quickly to make sure they do not fall behind. But being able to communicate what you do in a compelling way over video is not without its challenges. Here are our top ten tips for pitching well over video.

More than ever, as people experience increased stress and workloads or even feeling fear and grief, the need for us to show compassion to people we work with is paramount.

So here’s my top tip: when you are trying to get an idea or message across, cut the jargon. When explaining a new idea, use language and images that the brain already understands and is familiar with.

There is a purity to silence which strengthens our authority when we speak, takes our audience by surprise and can change the way we feel when we're speaking.