Imparting Truths That No One Wants to Hear

Inspired by Helen Moulinos's Talking Point article "Imparting Truths That No One Wants to Hear" (Jan/Feb 2026 IQ, pp36-37), this discussion will explore how to effectively communicate difficult or uncomfortable truths to those in powerful positions.

Helen will draw on her experience as a changemaker and on case studies of historical challengers to argue that courage alone isn't enough. She will speak about techniques and effectiveness in influencing, which require strategy, credibility, and emotional intelligence. She will cover six key principles for challengers and what every changemaker needs in their toolkit to deliver inconvenient truths in their daily lives. The talk will emphasize the balance between honesty and diplomacy, prospects of fighting or fleeing, showing that successful truth-telling depends on preparation, timing, self-care and understanding human psychology as much as on conviction.
 

The talk is free for members to attend. The Zoom link will be sent to all registrants the week of Feb. 2.

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Note: You must be a Guest member of British Mensa to sign up for this event. To become a guest member, send your request, along with your membership number, to: membership@mensa.org.uk.

Once you are accepted you will be able to log into the British Mensa website, access this event on their calendar, and register.

For more information, contact Danielle Spittle at danielle@mensa.org.uk.