Communicating Persuasively and Passionately

After observing Dr Dave Poole survive and thrive in a politically-hostile chamber for more than eight years, former Council CEO Ian Reynolds stated that “David Poole is the best speaker, on his feet, I’ve ever seen.”

Michael Duffy, author, host of ABC Radio’s “Counterpoint” and a weekly columnist in the Sydney Morning Herald, confirms this view:

Dave Poole is a man of passion and generosity of spirit who’s been down in the valley and up on the mountain. Based on his deep learning and experience of life, he has the capacity to inform and inspire.

Dr Dave Poole has appeared regularly on radio and TV, written columns and opinion pieces for newspapers including The Australian and The Sydney Morning Herald, and co-authored two popular books.

In this presentation, Dr Dave discusses the key success factors required if you are to become a truly great communicator. From the communication secrets of the ancient Greeks to those of contemporary greats such as Jack Welch, Bill Clinton, Richard Branson, and Barack Obama, Dr Dave gives you the tips and tools to significantly enhance the clarity and persuasiveness of your messages.

Whether you are communicating in the boardroom, in the classroom, or the lunch room, it pays to communicate persuasively and with passion.  In the world of the text message and the 30-second phone call, great communication skills can help you to become a great leader, a great manager, or a great team player.  The skills you will build will be as useful at home as they are in the workplace, since they are a core ingredient for great relationships.