This talk was given at a local TEDx event, produced independently of the TED Conferences. Nick guides people towards authentic behaviour by exploring the key elements of extraordinary communication and the hidden power of charisma.

CEO of Working Voices, a global communication and presentation skills consultancy that he founded in 1998. Nick Smallman is the kind of guy that gets things done: he’s not afraid to try something counter-intuitive; he’s not afraid to take risks; and he’s not afraid to speak his mind.

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