It isn't always easy

This is a video with me working my Border Collie - Chile. You'll see us practice three jumps, which are part of the Working Trials test.

Chile makes the jumps look easy. But, it isn't always that way.

Quite often my level of control, timing of my verbal commands and my non-verbal communication throw her out of stride. Poor communication from me, and too much control, cause her to hesitate. She can't quite decide if she should jump, or not jump. And, of course, that's compounded even more if we're in a strange situation using slightly different equipment.

All this brings me to how our behaviour impacts the people we want to influence. Ask yourself: How is my timing, non-verbal communication and control effecting my conversations with others?

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about Stuart Browne

Since 1997, I've been a Management Consultant working with technology in large organisations. Over the past 10 years or so, I've worked for some of the World's biggest consulting firms including PricewaterhouseCoopers, IBM, and Axon, and in corporations like as BP, Xerox, T-Mobile, Delta Airlines and Unilever.

Consulting alone didn't give me the variety I crave. Nor did it satisfy my need to work with people and help them reach their true potential.

In 2003. I set up Resulting Ltd. My ethos for Resulting is simple - I deliver Results for my customers and enjoy the work that I do. Instant Impact is one of many initiatives I'm involved with that fits with this ethos.

I published my first book in 2006. How to be exceptional is a personal change handbook that has helped people in all walks of life become better at what they do best.

Away from work, I coach a junior Rugby League team and also play guitar to relax.