Making a Great Virtual First Impression
In the virtual business world that we now exist in, making a great first impression is just as important as it ever was – and can be more challenging.What is …
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How to Maintain Resilience in the Depths of Winter
January is often a difficult month for many, with the Christmas festivities behind us and we are in the depths of winter. The days still seem dark and spring and …
Can you hear me? How to bring impact and presence to your online presentations.
How to bring impact and presence to your online presentations. Overcoming challenges of presenting virtually and engaging your audience.
We’re Having a Heatwave, a Tropical Heatwave – Being a Proactive Leader
I am writing this blog while we are in the middle of a heatwave. The temperature has been over 30 degrees for a few days and is forecast to continue …
Mixed messages – is it winter or spring?
Over the last few weeks I have been watching buds appearing on trees and bulbs pushing up through the earth to reveal the glory of snowdrops, crocuses and daffodils. I …
Strategic Networking
“I hadn’t thought about networking as being strategic” …and… “I was really intrigued by your statement that I can achieve anything I want without having to attend a networking event” …
Are you seeing the fruits of your labours?
This summer we have had a bumper crop of figs from our garden. Okay, not quite in Mediterranean quantities, but a wonderful crop for the UK. When I posted this …
Appreciating & Being Appreciated
I’m not expecting anything from the CIPD (Chartered Institute of Personnel and Development) I thought as I opened the bright white A4 envelope. “Please do not bend” said the letters …
What is a Sales Meeting?
“What is a sales meeting?” asked one of my clients recently. He is a lawyer, let’s call him Robert, who had asked for my help with networking and business development …
Grow What You Want To Eat
One sunny Sunday morning recently I was harvesting produce from my ‘allotment’ – that is the area at the side of the house where I grow fruit and vegetables in …