David Hirst was born in England and graduated with a BA (Hons) from Staffordshire University and an MA from Kent University. He has been involved in training for over 28 years of which 10 were spent as a trainer, management consultant and business unit manager with the British Council. He arrived in Malaysia in 1999 and continues to enjoy the diversity of culture it offers. In addition to being a published author, David enjoys hands-on training in workshops and seminars. He is an expert in the field of communication and possesses the depth of knowledge to help his participants get the most from his lively and motivating training sessions. It's from his experience of these training sessions that David draws upon to offer comprehensive written guides on a variety of subjects including Gaining Financial Independence; A Perfect Presentation for the Damned, the Doomed and the Afflicted; and his best-selling How to Communicate with Anyone. This is David's Third Edition of the very popular Business Writing Skills: writing with style and impact.He can be contacted via www.

hirst-dts.com.