Connection and Influence - Lessons from Politics, Hostage Negotiation and Speaking

Do you agree that the ability to connect, engage and influence are essential skills to thriving in today's business environment? Howev- er, if you want to fine tune your skills there a few better to learn from than those who have done it at the highest level. Some arena’s such as political campaigning, professional speaking and hostage negotiation have the ability to fully put these skills to the test. My guests are Simon Bucknall who from a political campaigning background became twice UK and Ireland Champion of Public Speaking and in the top 20 out of 26,000 speakers at the World Championships in Arizona. Also, Richard Mullender a former Lead Trainer at the National Crisis and Hostage Negotiation unit at Scotland Yard in London. Richard has designed and run courses for the Met- ropolitan Police, United Nations, FBI and South African's 'Scorpions Unit'. Join us for some great wisdom into how to truly connect and influence others to help you more effectively achieve your desired outcome.