NOW IS A CRITICAL TIME TO INCREASE THE PERSONAL IMPACT YOU HAVE ON COLLEAGUES, CUSTOMERS AND STAKEHOLDERS. Research into the subject of engagement and inspiration demonstrates the huge impact these elements can have on organisational culture, performance and individual careers. Unfortunately, the weight of research is not matched by clear and descriptive ‘how to’ guides explaining the techniques available to achieve these things. There are few programmes, very few books and mostly it’s been assumed you have either “got it, or you haven’t”. This simply isn’t true. This is the first book to offer a complete guide to the skills and techniques to become a more inspirational and engaging communicator. It is essential reading for anyone who needs to engage audiences whether it be in meetings, training courses or formal presentations. You will learn innovative ways to introduce and discuss content with groups as well as techniques and strategies to energise audiences, transform boring topics and get interest, handle hostile questions or audiences, leverage storytelling as a vehicle for leadership and use novel technologies to engage others. This is a rare book, one that gets beyond the theory of employee engagement and actually delivers genuinely useful and actionable lessons all of us can benefit from at work. Chris has distilled decades of experience into book which doesn't just deepen our understanding of how to engage employees, but provides practical and actionable advice on how to make it happen. If you want to inject energy into your workplace, this is a great place to start. Lee Smith - Editor in Chief, Journal of Internal Communication An insightful and comprehensive guide to help you inspire, engage and connect with your audience. From structuring your presentation for impact, to using technology effectively, Chris Atkinson has got it covered. Filled with practical tips and techniques to not only energise your speech, but also your audience. This book is a must-read for those wanting to stand out and make an impact. Christele Canard - Switched On Leadership Magazine Corporate Energy should become a field book for EVERY inspiring executive who wants to connect and communicate a company vision and their values in an effective, professional and motivational manner. Huw Lewis MBE - Managing Director, Motivational Preparation College for Training This book is engaging, informative and above all makes you question and think about what you are doing and how you might be perceived by others as you do it! It's a great blend of practical solutions and approaches supported by case studies and resources. Professor Steven West - Vice-Chancellor and President, Bristol UWE This is a fantastic resource and toolkit for anyone who currently presents or needs to present ANYTHING. It is a very insightful look at why we are sometimes not as effective as we want to be as well as being full of handy tips, hints and tricks to make a much more impactful communication style. Debbie Clifford - Director of Learning, Talent & Performance, The Brinks Company This book is amazing! Wow - now at last I have something to back up what I am trying to teach all speakers. You capture the facts in very simple and very understandable sentences. I loved it! Edda Björgvinsdóttir - International Speaker, Actress, Comedian, Writer and Director In this book Chris captures so many of the components that make communications work. In a practical way he describes how to optimise each and every opportunity you have to communicate with your teams to ensure understanding and alignment. This is a really useful book and one that can be referred to again and again. Keep it close by! Bill Fox - Global HR Director at Innovia Films Ltd A perfect 'go to' source of inspiration on how to present playing to your own style and strengths! This book is packed full of practical and thought provoking ideas that can help any leader, manager, trainer or aspiring public speaker with their presentations and audience engagement. Niall Cluley - Global HR Director, Fitness First Group