Tim Pollard – författare

You attend numerous presentations and meetings a year—filled with the typical dense and disorganized PowerPoint decks—and leave most of them thinking, “Well, that’s an hour of my life I’ll never get back.” But out of this sea of mediocrity, a rare few rise up, captivating you and driving you to action. What makes these few so special?

Despite what most people think, it’s not because they were delivered well. It’s because they were crafted in a way that deeply aligned with how your brain wants to consume information. The presentations that failed did so precisely because they violated the largely unknown “natural laws” that govern how people actually learn.

In The Compelling Communicator, you will learn a proven process for designing presentations that touch your audience in a highly impactful way, motivating them to take your desired action by:

Building around a small number of powerful ideasKeeping content within the audience’s “brain bandwidth”Developing logical narrative structureAnchoring communication in the listener’s prioritiesCreating “mind-sticky” storytelling and visualsCrafting handouts that allow your presentation to live on after the handshakes

Filled with examples of exceptional—and not so exceptional—presentations, along with clear explanations of why they do and don’t work, this comprehensive guidebook provides every tool you need to become a standout presenter whose message is certain to leave a powerful, lasting impression.

This volume considers the different implications of the rise of streaming services and their particular acceleration during the COVID-19 pandemic. Exploring the significant disruption caused to the entertainment industries by the rise of these streaming services, a team of international scholars examine changes to labor issues and compensation, which were central to the conflict between the Writers Guild of America members and their agents, the broadening divide between networks and affiliates, the significant consolidation of the media industry resulting from Disney’s acquisition of Fox ahead of the launch of Disney+, and the variety of business models behind these services that defy the traditional advertising models and standard revenue streams. This thorough and multifaceted look at this rapidly growing section of the entertainment industry will be of interest to academics and students working in film and TV studies, media industry studies, digital media studies, business, and communication studies.

This volume considers the different implications of the rise of streaming services and their particular acceleration during the COVID-19 pandemic. Exploring the significant disruption caused to the entertainment industries by the rise of these streaming services, a team of international scholars examine changes to labor issues and compensation, which were central to the conflict between the Writers Guild of America members and their agents, the broadening divide between networks and affiliates, the significant consolidation of the media industry resulting from Disney’s acquisition of Fox ahead of the launch of Disney+, and the variety of business models behind these services that defy the traditional advertising models and standard revenue streams. This thorough and multifaceted look at this rapidly growing section of the entertainment industry will be of interest to academics and students working in film and TV studies, media industry studies, digital media studies, business, and communication studies.

This volume considers the different implications of the rise of streaming services and their particular acceleration during the COVID-19 pandemic. Exploring the significant disruption caused to the entertainment industries by the rise of these streaming services, a team of international scholars examine changes to labor issues and compensation, which were central to the conflict between the Writers Guild of America members and their agents, the broadening divide between networks and affiliates, the significant consolidation of the media industry resulting from Disney’s acquisition of Fox ahead of the launch of Disney+, and the variety of business models behind these services that defy the traditional advertising models and standard revenue streams. This thorough and multifaceted look at this rapidly growing section of the entertainment industry will be of interest to academics and students working in film and TV studies, media industry studies, digital media studies, business, and communication studies.

This volume considers the different implications of the rise of streaming services and their particular acceleration during the COVID-19 pandemic. Exploring the significant disruption caused to the entertainment industries by the rise of these streaming services, a team of international scholars examine changes to labor issues and compensation, which were central to the conflict between the Writers Guild of America members and their agents, the broadening divide between networks and affiliates, the significant consolidation of the media industry resulting from Disney’s acquisition of Fox ahead of the launch of Disney+, and the variety of business models behind these services that defy the traditional advertising models and standard revenue streams. This thorough and multifaceted look at this rapidly growing section of the entertainment industry will be of interest to academics and students working in film and TV studies, media industry studies, digital media studies, business, and communication studies.

This book presents a psychology-driven communication system designed to help leaders communicate with clarity, confidence, and emotional steadiness in the moments that matter most.Clear communication is the foundation of effective leadership, yet most leaders rely on instinct rather than structure. When stakes rise, instinct collapses. Messages become vague, tone becomes misaligned, and teams fill the gaps with their own assumptions. Drawing on cognitive psychology, behavioural science, and the author’s background as an Engineer and Chartered Safety Professional, this book explains why people misunderstand even simple messages—and how leaders can communicate in a way that shapes meaning, reduces cognitive load, and strengthens culture. Based on the CRISP model, an engineered approach to human interaction, the book presents a clear framework for communication:Clarity – Define a message precisely.Refinement – Remove what dilutes the core message.Intent – Anchor the message in purpose.Simplicity – Structure information for easy processing.Probe – Feedback and verify shared mental models.Whether you’re a leader or manager, HR or L&D professional, or simply an individual looking to improve your interpersonal communication skills, this is the ideal resource to help you communicate clearly and effectively in the workplace.

This book presents a psychology-driven communication system designed to help leaders communicate with clarity, confidence, and emotional steadiness in the moments that matter most.Clear communication is the foundation of effective leadership, yet most leaders rely on instinct rather than structure. When stakes rise, instinct collapses. Messages become vague, tone becomes misaligned, and teams fill the gaps with their own assumptions. Drawing on cognitive psychology, behavioural science, and the author’s background as an Engineer and Chartered Safety Professional, this book explains why people misunderstand even simple messages—and how leaders can communicate in a way that shapes meaning, reduces cognitive load, and strengthens culture. Based on the CRISP model, an engineered approach to human interaction, the book presents a clear framework for communication:Clarity – Define a message precisely.Refinement – Remove what dilutes the core message.Intent – Anchor the message in purpose.Simplicity – Structure information for easy processing.Probe – Feedback and verify shared mental models.Whether you’re a leader or manager, HR or L&D professional, or simply an individual looking to improve your interpersonal communication skills, this is the ideal resource to help you communicate clearly and effectively in the workplace.