The author Jim Rohn identifies why communication is so important. “If you just communicate, you can get by. But if you communicate skilfully, you can work miracles.”
Whether it’s leadership, culture, or day-to-day operations, clear communication isn’t a nice to have. It’s what separates high-performing teams and individuals from everyone else.
I teach corporate organisations the value of communication skills and also work with individuals and small groups who want to learn how communicating can help their career and personal life.
I became a better communicator the longer I was at Sky but I wished I could have done a course on it. It certainly beat the annual online compliance course which many felt was something to “get through”.
Why Communication skills matter
If someone says you’re a great communicator it usually tells you two things. You’re in a minority and you have skills that make you stand out. Perhaps even a kind of ‘soft power’ that makes others want to be like you.
It’s easy to say Barack Obama is a great communicator and feel it’s impossible to be in the same league as him.
But what communication skills do you need? What do you need to succeed? And how easily can it be learned?
Many HR and Learning and Development departments has a lasting impact. But these days communication skills are often forgotten about. The value of better communication skills is almost priceless.
My course covers:
Communicate well and get what you want: how do you use communication to help your career?
How to present well. Having to give a presentation using PowerPoint seems to be more unpopular than ever. But what tips and tricks will help your presenting skills so you keep everyone’s attention, deliver an important message, and keep everyone’s attention. These skills are even valuable for leaders but it easy to learn and worth mastering.
Ten tips to immediately start communicating better. Strategies and advice that you can use from straight away and that will make an impact
Disagreeing agreeably at work – how to get out of an argument well and with friendships intact
Work with me on your communication
When communication works, individuals and businesses see:
Better decision-making and faster problem-solving Lower staff turnover and higher retention Increased productivity and collaboration Fewer costly mistakes and wasted time I spent 20 years at Sky News and Sky Sports News, where every word mattered. Clarity wasn’t optional. It was the difference between confusion and confidence.
Now I bring that to teams and leaders who want communication to drive performance, not block it.
What I Offer:
- Leadership communication sessions
- Team communication workshops
- Presentation skills training
- Communication strategy consulting
I work with individuals, scale-ups, corporates, and fast-growing teams who recognise that great communicators build stronger relationships, accelerate growth, and earn trust faster.
Some individuals work with me for a few hours because they want to improve the way they deliver presentations or be better public speakers to help them in work and their private lives. Others want to be better communicators because it will help them with career progression.
I also deliver 3-hour interactive workshops ‘Make Communication Your Superpower’ for groups and teams in their workplace.
For those who want something more in-depth I also work with teams of 10-12 to hold an offsite day in communication training in a hotel which includes a masterclasses from a Sky reporter, ethical dilemmas, and practical filmed exercises with highlights provided to the company to use on their socials. Book a free 30-minute chat to discuss what works best for you.
Some quick advice from me? It is important to look at how you communicate. Email? Face to face? Virtual meeting? Also when is it best to communicate. I find early mornings particularly valuable in getting people’s attention and getting things done.
I have recently put together an A-Z of communication to give my thoughts on communication skills and we cover these during my courses often focusing on the ones that are most relevant for you or that have the biggest impact.
I bring my experience across 20 years at Sky News and Sky Sports to my workshops, coaching and courses. From working on the newsdesk, to the gallery, to chairing Sky Sports’ Ethnicity and Inclusion Network communicating with leaders. I’ve learned important lessons on communication. Do it well, and it makes life so much easier but if I don’t prioritise it then things can easily go wrong.
I’ve helped organisations improve communication at every level. From monthly ‘Feedback Breakfasts’ that brought line managers and staff closer together, to strengthening relationships between departments and changing working environments (reflected in rising staff satisfaction scores).
As a producer and respected newsroom voice at Sky, I relied on communication to lead news teams, collaborate with the newsdesk, and secure high-profile guests like Julia Gillard and Jess Ennis-Hill.
Off-screen? I’m a Tottenham fan (no judgment please), coffee enthusiast, and occasional Asian wedding toastmaster which keeps my public speaking skills sharp!
Let’s talk about how communication can transform your team’s performance.
Book a free 30-minute chat to discuss your communication challenges.
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Yours in communication, Tejas