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How to fly through your first day, first week and first month at a new job
Whether it’s your first day or your fifteenth, acclimatising to a new workspace can be intimidating. Here are some pointers to help you put your best foot forward and settle in more smoothly. Before you start Read as much about the company as possible: official websites, social media platforms,...
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Eat Your Way To Success
Nutrition is one of my ‘things’. Yip. Quinoa, kale and cauliflower excite me. A bowl of lentil and black bean soup is a happy meal. I find gut flora fascinating. But I’m not...
Why Simple Sells
My last blog post, a simple list post, did way better than most of my other content block posts. This is partly because it was unfussy and easy to read. If you missed it you can...
What To Do When Life Derails You
1. Take responsibility 2. Dig deeper 3. Pick just one thing (to do) today 4. Get into nature 5. Seek the truth 6. Tell the truth 7. Phone a friend...
Do You Speak In Sound Bites?
“We don’t want great oratory anymore, we want sound bites,” says sound consultant Julian Treasure his TED talk 5 Ways To Listen Better. “We’re so bombarded with information, we...
Why We Beat Ourselves Up (And What To Do About It)
Earlier this week I took part in a speaking competition. I knew my lines. I knew where to stand and how to move. I was calm. The topic was original. Even funny. The audience...
When Having A Strong Personal Brand Isn’t Enough
Working with executives and other organisational leaders has brought me to a disquieting discovery. Having a solid personal brand isn’t enough. Take V. At 38, V ticks all the...
Why Personal Branding Is Like Big Magic
You never know what giving a gift can inspire you to do. You might want to choose the perfect wrapping, spend some money on yourself, or just tick the chore off your list. Or,...
13 Things I Do When My Husband Is Away. And How It Increases My Creativity.
Ok, that last bit’s a stretch but the web is full of promises that push it. Earlier this week my husband was up the coast visiting his father. When he travels, our daily the...
How To Say Thank You
If the thought of composing an official year-end thank you email to your loyal clients makes you groan inwardly, I've got you covered. You’ve already spent your energy racing to...
What’s YOUR Personal Leadership Brand?
By now you know that personal branding is not about changing who you are, but doing more of what you’re already doing right. It's about discovering your unique talents and using...
Eat Your Way To Success
Nutrition is one of my ‘things’. Yip. Quinoa, kale and cauliflower excite me. A bowl of lentil and black bean soup is a happy meal. I find gut flora fascinating. But I’m not...
Why Simple Sells
My last blog post, a simple list post, did way better than most of my other content block posts. This is partly because it was unfussy and easy to read. If you missed it you can...
What To Do When Life Derails You
1. Take responsibility 2. Dig deeper 3. Pick just one thing (to do) today 4. Get into nature 5. Seek the truth 6. Tell the truth 7. Phone a friend...
Do You Speak In Sound Bites?
“We don’t want great oratory anymore, we want sound bites,” says sound consultant Julian Treasure his TED talk 5 Ways To Listen Better. “We’re so bombarded with information, we...
Why We Beat Ourselves Up (And What To Do About It)
Earlier this week I took part in a speaking competition. I knew my lines. I knew where to stand and how to move. I was calm. The topic was original. Even funny. The audience...
When Having A Strong Personal Brand Isn’t Enough
Working with executives and other organisational leaders has brought me to a disquieting discovery. Having a solid personal brand isn’t enough. Take V. At 38, V ticks all the...
Why Personal Branding Is Like Big Magic
You never know what giving a gift can inspire you to do. You might want to choose the perfect wrapping, spend some money on yourself, or just tick the chore off your list. Or,...
13 Things I Do When My Husband Is Away. And How It Increases My Creativity.
Ok, that last bit’s a stretch but the web is full of promises that push it. Earlier this week my husband was up the coast visiting his father. When he travels, our daily the...
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Glass Ceiling … Or Sticky Floor?
Can women in business really have what matters? I’ve been thinking a lot about gender equality. Now before you roll your eyes and groan, this post is not feminist and it’s not...
Why Building Your Personal Brand Really Does Matter
Please raise your hand if the idea of building your personal brand makes you want to gag. After all, who wants to create a fake persona that indulges in shameless self-promotion...
Income Generating Advice Your Clients Wish You Knew (in under 120 words)
I used to be a client, so I know what they want. And if you would like to earn more from the people you already serve, here are 5 sure-fire ways to do it: ...
How to Set Totally Achievable Goals
This time of year is all about setting goals. Unfortunately for most people that means recycling the same ones you had last year. If you’re anything like me then that leaves you...
Is it time to Refresh your Brand?
A brand is a promise - the promise a product makes to the market place. It’s the promise of the value and experience you get when you engage with that brand. Although a company’s...
Personal Branding in the Workplace
A few days ago I had a fascinating discussion with a true corporate soldier about the concept and value of personal branding in the workplace. What came up - and what comes up...
Common Pitfalls to Avoid in Meetings
One of the most effective ways to enhance your personal brand is to make an impact in meetings. This is because meetings are one of the easiest platforms to create confidence and...
10 Must Ask Questions Before Hiring A Marketing Consultant
You’ve worked hard at growing your business: the foundation is built, the systems are in place and you have some budget set aside for marketing. You know that it’s not your core...
How to Know your Buyer
If your target audience is still a bit of a mystery to you and your organisation, read on. One of the biggest challenges business owners face is limiting their market. They are...
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