I co-hosted Steve Bustin’s ‘Speech Club’ last night, where he deconstructed Michelle Obama’s 2016 Democratic National Convention Speech. One of the things she said was that the Obamas teach their daughters to ‘go high’ when other people ‘go low’. She Read more…
Hope you love this six-minute clip as much as I do: P.S. I don’t speak Welsh although I do know a few words. My favourite is Ach-y-fi: an expression of disgust or abhorrence.
You may have noticed what divisive times we’re living in. Extremes of opinion are splitting families and friends. Here are just a few examples: Trump v Clinton Brexit v Remain Masks v No masks Vaccination v Non-vaccination Russia v Ukraine Read more…
I spoke to Shelle Rose Charvet, author of Words That Change Minds, about how to use the language of influence in your copywriting. Watch the 20-minute recording here, with my added commentary in the titles to enhance your viewing pleasure.
This parody song by ‘Weird Al’ Yankovic might be 10 years old but the message is still relevant.
My brother, Patrick Barrie, is World Singles Tiddlywinks Champion (it’s true)! He gets a mention in this entertaining chat about tiddlywinks. Listen from about 30 to 43 and discover delicious jargon such as squidger, squop, and the John Lennon Memorial Read more…
‘Weird Al’ Yankovic explains (in song) why corporate jargon and mission statements are usually so pointless. The style is a parody of the ’60s folk-rock supergroup, Crosby, Stills & Nash.
I’ve never been comfortable with the second definition of ‘toolkit’, below. As someone who rarely picks up a hammer, it seems too macho to me. I’ve always wanted to find a more gender-neutral alternative. Sewing basket? Recipe book? I find Read more…