Scott Johnston-Escaping Lawyer!

Barrister turned Speaker, Trainer, Executive Coach | Lawyerly skills for Professionals | Be More Compelling | Rugby | Highlands | Guinness | Islay Whisky

[Scott Johnston-Escaping Lawyer! @1ScottJohnston]

@mrjamesob
They DO know James
It IS deliberate

It's part of the 'run it down until privatisation is the only option' plan for the NHS and elder care

[Scott Johnston-Escaping Lawyer! @1ScottJohnston]

BRILLIANT...

This is even better than the term 'mansplaining'!!

I suppose there is one small positive - it shows he's listening...
Actually, no it doesn't.

It shows he noticed you were speaking - and probably wasn't actually listening at all!

*Men -…https://t.co/erIR1Whs5U

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Engagement is one of the biggest challenges if you're a speaker, trainer or facilitator.

My favourite tip - never before shared publicly - is in this wee video.

If you want to Be More Compelling - then Be Like Nessie!! 😁

We'll be covering this - and m…https://t.co/eqsedD9mE6

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Great weather
Great course (Bogside, Irving, Ayrshire Scotland)
Great companions
Great golf

3 truths and a lie! lol
Which is the lie?*

If you want to play more golf (you're not in the 'waste of a good walk' brigade! 😊) think about FORE Business, UK-wi…https://t.co/8s1AyMAhs0

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Paying it forward...

How often do we see someone getting 'a good talking to' when what they really need is to be heard?

A few days ago I posted about how important heartfelt listening is when someone is in need, having just given someone I know well 'a…https://t.co/bLVy83sray

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When did you last receive really good, helpful feedback?

I mean REALLY good?

Great feedback means it's constructive, clear and understood. It's accurate and identifies whether anything is opinion and 'taste' rather than factual.

Delivered with empathy…https://t.co/E8PyWLPAAO

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Delighted to receive this recommendation from Adrian Melia following his successful presentation...

Years later (wow!!) remembering all things Gravitas ('capital G' - love that!) as well as timely, concise and complete delivery.

There's still time to b…https://t.co/3QrawjCURZ

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I met a pal for coffee this week. Looks successful, motivated and driven.

But, no. They're going through hell and having a complete mare! You'd never know though.

They just needed to open up, get stuff off their chest. Big mistakes. Life stuff. Not in a…https://t.co/iiAZMLRoXq

[Scott Johnston-Escaping Lawyer! @1ScottJohnston]

I met a pal for coffee this week. Looks successful, motivated and driven.

But, no. They're going through hell and having a complete mare! You'd never know though.

They just needed to open up, get stuff off their chest. Big mistakes. Life stuff. Not in…https://t.co/Cd3fTQKo2L

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Robert Burns - 'the Bard' in Scotland - invented Feedback.

You didn't know?

Well, I say he invented it... he was first in the world to actually describe it.

Well, I say the first.. there might have been someone earlier but I'm biased!! lol

He wrote t…https://t.co/QTVSZ81gX6

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Be
More
Compelling

Nuff said https://t.co/g0l8xPwyQX

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Customer Service - Client Care...

Somewhat staggered that so-called professionals are STILL not getting the basics right.

My dentist - has got an empathetic bone in his body when causing HUGE pain hitting a very sensitive spot the THIRD time in the sam…https://t.co/YX7GJgDli9

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Speechalicious™ Masterclasses

ADVANCED PUBLIC SPEAKING and PRESENTATION SKILLS
June 2023
Glasgow, Southampton, Central London
plus two virtual 121 follow-up sessions

https://t.co/UmvB6GR5Pz

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Hilarious way to make a really great point Andrea! 🤣 🤣 😍😍
Thanks
...it's never too late to start. https://t.co/oX5WAdXWx4

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Any lawyers looking for insights...?
Take a peek. Looks good. https://t.co/sb6k0IhYpQ

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[Cancellation Opportunity]

Due to unfortunate personal circumstances, I've agreed to cancellation at short notice of a 121 programme booked with me. We've gotta be human, haven't we?

So, I now have a slot available for anyone seeking to Be More Compelli…https://t.co/NQ4xVH0j7u

[Scott Johnston-Escaping Lawyer! @1ScottJohnston]

As a young barrister I was often told that a good lawyer should be 'on tap' - not 'on top'.

Available, without being pushy, overbearing or too expensive.

Do you think the same applies to a good mentor or executive coach?

So, when 'it' hits the fan and…https://t.co/T4LP64vI8A

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Not a bad wee view from a govt Minister's boardroom!

Nice wee training venue!

I even brought Scottish weather! Doh 😊 https://t.co/HX7UCsEaft

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#gravitas

Is it OK to laugh at yourself in business?

No. It's not OK.

It's absolutely essential! ;-)

Does it undermine your gravitas?

Or kill your credibility?

Nah. It can even enhance it. It lets you show more of 'you'.

You wouldn't want to go t…https://t.co/9hdREVcr8r

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Blame.

A negative word.

Yet we all use it. Well, the humans amongst us!

Maybe 'who is responsible' is more palatable - less confrontational and combative. Less judgemental. Easier to discuss.

How good are you are looking at yourself before you look…https://t.co/SucR4GImoD