The STAR Method is a great tool for answering situational interview questions, but there are some situations where it is not the best structure to use. Here are five instances where you should not be using the star method.

In this video I share several examples on how to introduce yourself in an interview. The alternative to this interview question is 'Tell me about yourself which I also address in this video along with multiple interview tips and various...

In this video I cover 5 Tough interview questions and answers using the STAR method. I also answer the common question - What is the STAR method? The STAR interview method is a technique used by interviewers to ensure that your answer to...

"Where do you see yourself in five years time?" is a question that's a little different to most. It's not assessing your competency so its, not a competency-based interview question - it's not asking to talk about time when you did...

In this video, learn how to effectively answer the popular and difficult interview question, "tell me about a time you used data to make a decision". This is a situational interview question as well as a competency-based interview...

In this video, I’ll demonstrate how to answer the competency-based interview question, "How do you communicate effectively?" Effective communication is crucial in the workplace and it's important to know what good communication is and...

In this interview coaching video I share a strong example answer to the tough interview question, "describe a difficult situation and how you handled it with examples." This is a situational interview question, although this video covers...

5 Lessons in Understanding and Developing Empathy is an important video for anyone wanting to build relationships. Empathy is acknowledging another person’s situation and feelings and communicating your awareness. It is being aware of...

In this video, Larry Sabato, the director of the University of Virginia Center for Politics and a university professor, reflects on his mentors and their influence throughout his educational and professional journey, particularly...

Using simple immediate strategies to manage angry reactions to unfairness, e.g. cold water on face, deep breathing, walking, exercise;

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Read about Emily Lazar, the first woman to break into the male-dominated field of audio mastering and earn a Grammy nomination.

This video tells the story of Mihai, a skilled general seeking to unify Wallachia, Transylvania, and Moldavia into a powerful kingdom. Facing internal and external threats, Mihai's ambitious plans lead to a decisive battle at Miraslau...

Battle of Guruslau, 1601 AD Final victory Story of Michael the Brave (Part 5/5)

This video provides a detailed account of the historical events leading up to and during the Battle of Kulakovo in 1380 between the forces of Grand Prince Dmitri Donskoy of Moscow and the Mongol army led by Mamai. The narrative covers...

I am not sure if it’s mostly society or psychology, but most of us feel a sense of duty to authority. When we perceive someone has a higher status in hierarchy, social standing, or intellect, we tend to defer to them. To do otherwise is...

Reframing is putting an event, experience, or situation into a new context, to see it in a different way.

In this video, I will explain the basics of situational leadership, using generic terminology.



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Path-Goal Theory is a contingency model of leadership. Like other situational leadership models, the approach you take to leading is dependent on the situation. In this case, you look at the people you are leading and the nature of...

Do not underestimate how important the non-verbal aspects of negotiation are. In this video, we look at body language and other non-verbal cues we give, while negotiating.

Robert Tannenbaum and Warren H Schmidt set out a range of leadership behaviours. This model gives us a powerful team leadership continuum.

In this video I want to discuss five common types of bias we find in feedback – and what you can do to minimize each of these forms of bias in feedback.

Open your presentation with a powerful introduction to hook your audience. I’ll start you off with the structure that many business writers, journalists, and authors use time after time.



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We perceive the world, learn, and change at different levels. Robert Dilts developed a simple model of these levels to help us understand how change happens – and why it sometimes does not. He referred to them as neurological levels – or...

We sometimes use the phrase, ‘putting yourself in someone else’s shoes’. Well, NLP has a helpful technique that helps you do just that… and more. It’s called Perceptual Positions.