Books in the Brilliant Business series

Ready to take back control? We all have stress in our lives. It could be a deadline at work, a major change such as a house move, or a relationship breakdown. Whatever it is, it can leave you feeling out of control. How to Manage Stress helps you work out what it is that makes you stressed and shows you how you can tackle it. Whether you crumble under pressure, get angry, or simply bury your head in the sand, this book provides effective techniques to help you take the edge off and even channel your stress in a positive way. Know how to create a calm and stress-free environment Make better use of your time never again get overwhelmed Identify stress in yourself and others and know what to do about it Engaging, practical and packed with simple to achieve exercises that really do help you combat stress.Matthew Cole, Clinical Director, York Stress & Trauma Centre

You can sell anything you want and targets are always achievable Brilliant Selling will show you how. Whether youre new to selling or want to take yourself to the next level, this bestelling, and definitive guide will show you how to instantly improve your sales performance.

Whatever you do in life, whatever you hope to achieve, How to Influence in Any Situation will help you get there with the power of influence. It shows you how to build the support, trust and respect you need to propel your life forwards to take on challenge after challenge.

If you want to know what it takes to be REALLY productive, read this. It's not just about to-do lists and managing your emails - it's about productivity you can really feel and a getting a better quality of life.

Ensure that your projects succeed every timeWhether you are organising an important event or heading up a large team, running a project can be a daunting process. Spiralling costs and missed deadlines are part of everyday life for many project managers - in fact, more projects fail than succeed!But project management doesn't have to be this way. It is possible to manage projects that consistently meet deadlines and come in within budget. Brilliant Project Management shows you how. Drawing on over 30 years of experience, youll discover how to ensure your projects succeed every time. Make a success of any project Deliver on your promises Save money, time and your sanity!Its the ultimate guide to becoming a brilliant project manager.

How do you make change work? What skills and resources do you need? From understanding and planning, to implementing and assessing the impact, this book covers all aspects of managing change using simple, practical steps and strategies, each one of which has been developed, tested and proven to work. Brilliant Managing your Team through Change will expertly guide you step by step through the entire change process so you can deliver the required outcomes whilst keeping your team and other stakeholders on board throughout. Understand the nature and complexities of the change process Define and develop a customised change plan and schedule Effectively communicate with, motivate and manage your team through the process Everything you need to think about, know and do to manage change effectively

To build rapport, create a positive impression and be an all-round communicator, it is essential for you to be able to read between the lines. Understanding Body Language provides the proven tips, tools and techniques to give you this ability

What does it take to be a successful communicator? Just about every job requires excellent communication skills. To get ahead at work you need to be able to express yourself clearly and understand the feelings, needs and intentions of others. So how can you make sure other people understand you and that you respond appropriately to other people? Whether its giving a presentation, getting your point across in a meeting, or understanding the effects of body language, the proven tips and techniques provided in this book will get you communicating more effectively and successfully in no time! Explain yourself clearly, and get your point across easily Know what to say to help others open up to you Feel confident about communicating with a wide range of people

Master the tools of NLP and become more effective, more efficient, more powerful and more successfulNLP will provide powerful tools and techniques to help you make positive changes in your life.

Whether its preparing for the big event like an exam and important presentation at work, or simply remember this weeks shopping list, Brilliant Memory Training will help you stop worrying about your memory and start using it to the full.

Packed full of tried and tested techniques and secrets from some of the UKs most successful networkers, Effective Business Networking from Brilliant contains useful tools, anecdotes and real life examples of people who have used networking to secure their dream jobs, make career moves, grow their business or even find their life partner, to those who network and connect people professionally for a living.

GET MORE DONE IN LESS TIME Whether its getting on top of your workload, finding the time to start something new or simply making more time to relax, How to Manage Your Time will help you to get there.

READ FASTER, LEARN MORE, ACHIEVE MORE Improve Your Speed Reading Skills and breeze through books, newspapers, textbooks, reports, webpages whatever you need to read, however you want to read it.

Prepare. Practice. Perform. Succeed! Are you chasing a job that you really want, but need to take a verbal reasoning test to get it? With the help of this book, youll sharpen your skills and quickly become confident in your ability to pass.Written by a psychologist with years of test-writing experience, its packed with examples of every kind of test and will take you through everything you need to pass with flying colours. Feel practiced, prepared and confident Be ready to take on any type of test Develop a strategy to maximise your performanceWith plenty of tips, tricks and practice tests to help you, no matter what level or type of test you face, prepare to succeed!

All the practise and experience you need to become familiar with all the common tests, feel comfortable with a range of difficulty levels and sail through the test on the day.

How do you get your CV to the top of the pile?When you apply for a job, your CV is compared to hundreds of others. You've only got the time it takes the employer to scan the pages to show how brilliant you are. How do you impress them when you don't know what employers are actually looking for? Now fully updated and revised to give you the most up-to-date and effective guidance, Brilliant CV tells you what a prospective employer is looking for and how to write it now. Learn how to write CVs that make the shortlist Understand what employers love and loathe Revamp your existing CV with minimum effort Learn how to make the most of online applications and social mediaFind out what works in the real world and learn how to put it into practice through examples, exercises, samples and templates. With brilliant new chapters on how to tackle online applications and using social media to land that perfect job, youll be well prepared and ready to really shine and stand out from the rest.

What does it take to really shine in any interview?Learn how to recognise your strengths and play to them, how to deal with your weak spots and avoid panic and clichd answers. Discover the art of turning every question to your advantage and learn the secrets behind a brilliant answer, so you will always know the right thing to say.With over 200 of the most commonly-asked questions and ideal answers, this is the book that will make sure that you are ready to handle anything an interviewer throws at you.BRILLIANT OUTCOMES Learn how to turn any question to your advantage Feel prepared and in control no matter what questions are asked Be ready and able to show your strengths

FAZED BY FACEBOOK? TONGUE-TIED BY TWITTER? LOST ON LINKEDIN? LEARN HOW TO NAVIGATE THE SOCIAL MEDIA JUNGLE, AND FIND OUT HOW TO GET YOUR BUSINESS NOTICED. Social media is easy when you know how this practical guide shows you how to get started, then refine and improve your strategy to get real business results. Many businesses know that social media is important but they either havent made a start or are dabbling without a proper strategy in place. Its easy to feel overwhelmed by the task how much of my time will it take? When will I see the benefit? What do I do to get heard? How do I integrate it with my marketing and business goals? What are the risks? However given that 91% of adults use social media regularly, its a superb opportunity for you to find and engage with present and potential customers much more interactively than traditional marketing methods. Brilliant Social Media will help you get started with social media, then refine and improve your experience with a series of sample straightforward steps that you can start to implement straightaway. Brilliant outcomes: Understand how social media works and which platforms will best suit your business Plan a social media strategy that fits into your wider digital and marketing strategies Connect with your customers, identify new clients and find out what people really think of your business Adapt and refine your strategy as you learn from what works, and what doesnt