Bruce Alexander

Bruce Alexander

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  • Timeline

  • About me

    Writer and Speaker on Human Imagination

  • Education

    • Macquarie Graduate School of Management (MGSM)

      1996 - 1999
      Master's Degree Marketing

      Activities and Societies: Winner of the Telstra prize for advertising Represented the university at the World Strategy and Innovation Conference. My presentation was on "Commercial Creativity - it's nature, source and fostering" and was one of just 7 out of 60 presentations to receive a special commendation..

    • Macquarie Graduate School of Management

      1995 - 1999
      Graduate Diploma Marketing
  • Experience

    • Business Imagination Pty Ltd

      Jan 1996 - now
      Director

      Is persuasiveness salesmanship? Absolutely not. People at your level can spot a sales pitch at 50 metres. Being convincing is a skill set and here are some of the components. Rate yourself now:Maximising first impressions ...Gaining a positive reaction on first meeting to favourably influence people’s interpretation of what you do next. Taking advantage of "favourable presumption"Sounding like a leader ...Improving clarity and expressiveness of your voice with expert vocal techniques to be more convincing.On-camera technique and screen presenceBe communicative and impressive in video conferences, corporate videos and on-camera interviewsCompelling presentations and speechesThe techniques great speech makers use to inspire audiences and create perspective shiftMastering Group InteractionWinning support from colleagues and clients by connecting with their perspectives and attitudes.Maximising self-confidenceControlling your nerves at pressure moments to communicate you’re sure of your opinionsLeadership charismaHow natural leaders stand, move and look to convey authority command attention and engender respectMulti-disciplinary thinking and creativity Tools and techniques highly creative people use for producing better and bolder innovationsWinning the contest for ideasBeing a powerful advocate for your strategies and a boardroom champion for your best ideas Show less

    • University of Sydney

      Oct 2019 - now
      Lecturer
  • Licenses & Certifications

    • Certificate IV in Training and Assessment

      ASQA
      Apr 2014
    • Certificate in English Language Training

      University of Cambridge
      Feb 2014