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Anneli Blundell - People Whisperer

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10 July 2025
Leadership Development
Anneli Blundell
Saying NO Isn't Personal - It's Professional

Saying no at work isn’t personal—it’s professional. Learn why setting boundaries is a leadership skill, how to reframe ‘no’ as professional, and why always saying yes can lead to burnout.

Saying NO Isn't Personal - It's Professional
19 June 2025
Leadership Development
Anneli Blundell
What a tiktokker taught me about being succinct ...

Clear communication is a leadership superpower, but it doesn’t come easily. Learn what corporate leaders can take from a comedian’s process to craft concise, high-impact messages that cut through the noise.

What a tiktokker taught me about being succinct - she is masterful!
3 June 2025
Leadership Development
Anneli Blundell
Are you sitting too high?

Great leadership starts with small signals. Learn how your seating position affects communication, power dynamics, and psychological safety and how to create a more open, collaborative workplace.

Are you sitting too high?
22 May 2025
Leadership Development
Anneli Blundell
Speaking up make you nervous?

Struggle with nerves when speaking up, even when you're prepared? You're not alone. Discover why even pro speakers get nervous, and learn practical tips to work with, not against, your nerves in high-stakes moments.

Speaking up make you nervous?
7 May 2025
Leadership Development
Anneli Blundell
The Real Cost of Politeness in the Age of AI

In a world increasingly shaped by AI, a simple question, should we still say “please” and “thank you” to machines? Inspired by a post from Julian Mather, this reflection explores why small acts of civility aren’t just about etiquette, they’re daily decisions that protect our emotional wellbeing, preserve our shared humanity, and remind us of the power of conscious kindness.

The Real Cost of Politeness in the Age of AI
Anneli Blundell
17 February 2015

The 7 reasons people talk over the top of others

Anneli Blundell
17 February 2015
The 7 reasons people talk over the top of others

A good conversation is like a game of tennis. You take turns. 

Tagged: communication, coaching, good conversation

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17 February 2015

The science of behaviour change

Anneli Blundell
17 February 2015

“I love your newsletters Anneli. They are short and to the point and contain great insights for how to deal with my team of senior managers. One question: How do I transform these insights into new behaviours?”

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Anneli Blundell
17 February 2015

The problem with incompetence is not what we think

Anneli Blundell
17 February 2015

Incompetence at work is a necessary part of any developmental journey. A new skill, a new role, a new culture will all spark a fresh set of incompetencies. 

Tagged: incompetence, coaching

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Anneli Blundell
17 February 2015

Stop pushing my buttons!

Anneli Blundell
17 February 2015

Do people sometimes get up your nose? Do you your clients, partners, friends or staff know just what to say to get under your skin?

Tagged: coaching, communication

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Anneli Blundell
17 February 2015

Mood makers and mood takers

Anneli Blundell
17 February 2015

Our emotional states are contagious. How you feel in any given moment leaks out into the atmosphere and infects other people.

Tagged: emotional contagion, communication, coaching

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4 February 2013

How judgments drive our behaviour

Anneli Blundell
4 February 2013

One of the ways we can begin to improve our social intelligence and our ability to read people is to firstly understand the mechanics of judgment.

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The Real Cost of Politeness in the Age of AI
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Closing a Chapter: Reflections from the PSA Boardroom
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How to get people to do what they promised...without shaming them
How to get people to do what they promised...without shaming them
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