Course curriculum

    1. Getting the most from this course

    2. A few things before you start...

    3. Sixty phrases (listed in alphabetical order)

    1. And it got me thinking...

    2. At first...and then...

    3. Can you give me a sense of...?

    4. Can you walk me through...?

    5. Don't to this...do that

    6. Hearing your story reminds me...

    7. How have things changed...?

    8. I hadn't thought of it that way...

    9. I know what you mean...

    10. I mention this because...

    11. I remember when...

    12. I said...he said...

    13. I see you've...

    14. I think a lot depends on...

    15. I think what this boils down to...

    16. I was struck by something you said earlier...

    17. I would ask you to do one thing...

    18. I'm in the business of...

    19. I'm one of those people who...

    20. If there was one thing...

    21. If you think about it...

    22. It's like when you...

    23. It's really refreshing to hear...

    24. I've seen you at your best but...

    25. Let me make sure I've got this right...

    26. Let's assume for a minute that...

    27. My experience of this has been different ...

    28. Now I know what you're thinking...

    29. Now of course any sensible person...

    30. Now you might assume...

    31. Of all the...who (what) was the...?

    32. Raise your hand if...

    33. So, essentially what you're saying is...

    34. So, how come you ended up...?

    35. So, if we could find a way...?

    36. So, there I am sitting in a cafe...

    37. So, what can we do to fix this...?

    38. So, what did you make of...?

    39. So, what's your story...?

    40. Something strikes you when...

    41. That's a really interesting question...

    42. That's the equivalent of...

    43. The only problem is...

    44. Then one day...

    45. What are you working on...?

    46. What brought you here...?

    47. What do you have to be good at...?

    48. What does it say on the wall...?

    49. What I'm hearing is...

    50. What would you do if...?

    51. What would you say sets you apart...?

    52. What's the best (or worst thing)...?

    53. Where do you see all this going...?

    54. Would it be helpful if...?

    55. Would it be OK with everybody if...?

    56. Would you be open to a different perspective...?

    57. Wouldn't it be great if...?

    58. You know that feeling when...

    59. You know, the last time I was here...

    60. You may not know this but...

About this course

  • £90.00
  • 60 video clips (one per phrase)
  • Guidance on when, why and how you might use them

Take your communication skills to a new level

Build your library of phrases and start using them to educate, persuade and connect with people

Enrol today

Why use these phrases?

They look like ordinary expressions. What's so special about them?

  • The best communicators and influencers use simple language, but they use just the right phrase at the right moment - and in the right way.

  • These expressions help language flow. They're like a lubricant, smoothing things out and helping you sound articulate, someone worth listening to.

  • If you're presenting, these phrases help you come across as more conversational, relaxing your audience and making you a more engaging speaker.

  • In conversation, they help you generate trust and warmth with the other party.

  • Think of these phrases as helping you become a better version of who you really are – because you’re able to represent who you are and what you genuinely believe in a more effective way.

Instructor

Andrew Thorp

Course Tutor

Andrew Thorp is an award-winning speaker, trainer and consultant in the field of business storytelling. He works internationally with senior leaders, sales people and other professionals to improve their communication and influencing skills.

FAQ

  • What do I get as an enrolee to the course?

    As soon as your payment has been received and your enrolment is confirmed you’ll be able to access the course. It’s essentially a two-chapter course. Chapter 1 explains the idea behind the course, how to get the most out of it and the list of phrases (downloadable as a PDF). Chapter 2 is a video collection, with guidance from your Course Tutor on how to use each phrase. Simply use the phrase list as a reference and then cherry-pick with phrases you wish to study.

  • How does the Course + Coaching option work?

    As an alternative to this 60 phrases package (this being a standalone mini-course), there is also a 'Course + Coaching' option (a separate package). This includes the 60 phrases course, but also includes two virtual 121 coaching sessions with Andrew Thorp, each lasting one hour and arranged at a mutually agreed time. Coaching sessions must be taken within 3 months of purchase, after which they become void.

  • What do we work on during 121 sessions?

    That's entirely up to you! You might want some individualised help to apply the 60 phrases, or work on something else.

  • What if I'm still unsure?

    This Landing Page gives you plenty of information about this '60 phrases' course and what you can gain from it. But if you want any more guidance before taking the plunge, please drop me a line.

  • How does the payment system work?

    This is a single payment to access the standalone course or course + coaching package. The course is hosted on the Thinkific platform and you will be prompted to create a Thinkific account (if you don’t already have one). This is no charge for creating an account.