People spend huge amounts of time preparing for upcoming events, finals in college, big presentations at work, or planning for a wedding. But when it comes to preparing for an interview for a position they will be spending at least a third of their lives every week at, most people take    little time to prepare for their interview and end up with whatever job is offered or available.

Can being a good speaker make the difference to landing a new job and what makes a good orator and a good speech?  A business presentation or a speech to colleagues or clients my not be quite the same as Gordon Brown addressing the nation but the basic skills are the same.

Poor work-life balance, long and anti-social working hours and pressure to perform in a competitive environment are common workplace concerns that can result in stress.  With between 30% and 60% of absence thought to be stress related, it’s clear to see that Scottish workers and businesses are fighting a fierce battle against work-related stress.