The days are longer, sunsets are later – the holidays are ahead. How can you make the most of this time? Reflect on the past five months: what’s gone well? What have you learned? What’s missing? Make notes about your knowledge and skills, mind and body, personal and professional. What do you need to learn?… Read more
There’s a great deal written about feedback (shameless plug for ‘The Feedback Book’). Much has been written about giving feedback – but what about being on the receiving end? Here are four tips. Some of us can feel slightly squeamish at the idea of someone giving us feedback, but we need to understand that the… Read more
I’ve encountered many people who cringe at the very thought of having to sell as part of their job. Once upon a time that included me too. Work on long-term clients? Fine. But actually sell as part of the interaction, or have sales conversations with prospective clients? Rather run a mile or even ten…. Read more
Q: Is it…that funny video? Your pointer that lights up? Maybe it’s slide #1? Or your last slide? The ‘killer infographic’? Could it be the amazing way you’ve got the room all set up? Or the whizzy interactive app? A: None of the above. It’s YOU, [your name goes here]. Yes, great visuals can help…. Read more
Just because you wrote your presentation – (OK, most of it. Or your bit if it’s a team effort) – don’t think you needn’t rehearse. Creating your content and delivering your presentation are two very different things. Ask anyone who’s ever overlooked that point – like the social media bigwig who flew in to… Read more