Books by Gabrielle Dolan

What's happened to real? In a world of jargon, acronyms and distrust, does authenticity in leadership mean anything anymore? The answer is a resounding YES. As the expectations of customers and employees evolve at a breakneck pace, businesses and organisations are starving for real communication and authentic leadership. But there's a lot of baggage and distrust to overcome. Real Communication shows you how decades of systematic deceit, jargon, alternative facts and a top-down culture of self-protection have nurtured cynicism in our organisations. With real-life case studies, pointers and guidelines, leadership consultant Gabrielle Dolan shows you how authenticity can earn trust with honest communication, and why it's well worth the effort. Great leadership demands commitment. Are you ready to get real? Learn how to: communicate more effectively improve employee engagement help your team cope with change lead significant organisational transformation manage the new generation of employees. When trust is broken, it is extremely hard to rebuild. Real Communication shows you how to do it, and the payoff is priceless.

Learn the science and master the art of telling a great story Stories for Work walks you through the science of storytelling, revealing the secrets behind great storytellers and showing you how to master the art of storytelling in business. Stories hold a unique place in our psyche, and the right story at the right time can be a game–changer in business; whether tragedy, triumph, tension or transition, a good story can captivate the listener and help you achieve your goals. In this book, author Gabrielle Dolan draws from a decade of training business leaders in storytelling to show you what works, why it works, when it works best and what never works. You′ll learn how to create your own stories — authentically yours, crafted to attain your goal — and develop an instinct for sharing when the time is right. In–depth case studies feature real–world people in real–world businesses, showing how storytelling has changed the way they work, motivate and lead — providing clear examples of the power of this enormously effective skill. Storytelling gives you an edge. Whether you′re after a promotion, a difficult client, a big sale or leading through transition, a great story can help you smooth the road and seal the deal. This book is your personal coach for masterful storytelling, with expert guidance and lessons learned from real–world business leaders. Learn why storytelling grabs attention and helps your message get through Master the four types of stories used in business settings Infuse your stories with the personal to highlight your vision and values Craft a selection of stories to pull out at pivotal business moments The oral tradition has ancient roots that unite all humans, and despite our myriad modern distractions, we still respond to a well–told story. Stories for Work helps you put this dynamic to work for you in any business scenario.

DO PEOPLE REALLY LISTEN WHEN YOU TALK, OR ARE THEY JUST HEARING THE SOUND OF YOUR VOICE? Ignite is the modern leader's guide to communicating with impact. As the workplace begins shifting toward Generation Y, technology-fuelled 'information fatigue' is obscuring your message, and traditional communication styles are failing to get results. These upcoming superstars are the most educated generation ever, and they expect much more from their employers--so it's up to leadership teams to adapt and make authenticity a central tenet. Author Gabrielle Dolan is an authority on real leadership. In this book she coaches you on how to communicate effectively for higher engagement and better results. Effective communication is vital to success. Talk less and communicate more as you learn to: respond and adapt to generational changes level up, step out and be real with yourself and your team communicate with impact across all platforms engage your people, your customers and yourself transform your style to get your message heard. Ignite helps you lead more authentically, responsively and effectively in today's rapidly changing workplace.