Resources

What you read affects how you think and what you do: attitude is everything. Here, the written and spoken word will inspire you to take action in ways you currently cannot imagine. Enjoy… and let us know what you think!

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“But all you did was listen!”

I had the pleasure recently of facilitating the “Chairman’s BD...

“Who Are You Tailoring For Today?”

Of all the questions I’ve been asked on entering the...

5th August 2018

10 Rules for Making a Successful Pitch

1. Death By PowerPoint It's pitching enemy No. 1. Do...

6th January 2022

Pitchmaker Podcast Nete Norgaard-Nielsen, Voice Coach

Russell Wardrop speaks with Nete Norgaard-Nielsen, Voice Coach about Pitchmaker...

2nd September 2021

Social Style and Versatility

Whether you’re building relationships with colleagues, prospects or clients, focusing...

12th February 2024

Meet Robin Matilda

I don’t know you yet, Robin, but will soon teach...

1st January 2022

ABCDE Method

Oratory. The ABCDE Method. You will thank us at your...

16th December 2025

Rainmaker Podcast Martin Brown at Fleet Alliance

Russell Wardrop speaks with Martin Brown at Fleet Alliance about...

The Tao of Coaching

The Tao of Coaching is one of my favourite books...

2nd January 2013

My Dad

Dad pulled nettles up with his bare hands and was...

2nd January 2018

The Nike Approach – JFDI

As one of my former partners in the law firm...

Follow Up: The Seventh Principle of Relationship Management

Networking and following up. Do you keep your promises and...

2nd November 2016

The benefits of excellent customer service

The year has got off to a good start in...

Be Impactful in 30 Seconds – Always Be Ready

Always be ready to make an Impact. 30 seconds. 3...

1st January 2022

Motivation

What motivates you? Are you looking in the right place?...

10th December 2017

Questions: Four Types

Here's a simple approach to the order in which you...

16th December 2025

Rainmaker Podcast Darren Lees at Carbon Financial Partners

Matt Wardrop speaks with Darren Lees at Carbon Financial Partners...

Power Poses at Dawn

Tired of watching the same old training videos you pause...

12th January 2017

How To Be The Pitchmaker

Working on pitches, from best man speeches many decades ago...

Pitchmaker Podcast Hannah Wise, Business Journalist

Russell Wardrop speaks with Hannah Wise at Business Journalist about...

11th December 2024

A Teaspoon of Gratitude

“When you arise in the morning think what a precious...

Well-being and Work Life Balance

Let’s talk about well-being and work life balance. There...

Pitching The Shocker

Getting outcomes from your business development meetings Meetings are all...

16th December 2025

Rainmaker Podcast Paul Sutton at LCN Legal

Michael Fleming speaks with Paul Sutton at LCN Legal about...

16th December 2025

Rainmaker Podcast Dougie Loan at Odro

Matt Wardrop speaks with Dougie Loan at Odro talk about...

1st January 2022

Brainstorming

Brainstorming ahead of your next presentation? You aren’t doing enough...

8th November 2017

Learn to Love Selling