Archive for the 'Professional Development Tips' Category

Japanese Earthquake Model

In business, we are have COMPLEX issues we deal with that are hard to explain. Not unlike how earthquakes occur, as this fantastic model reveals. We can all gain inspiration from expert examples of Crystal Clear Communication to trigger our Reticular Activation System (RAS) to help us improve our communication skills!

Improve How You Speak With Vocal Variety

Vinh Giang is a great mentor for anyone who wants to improve his/her speaking skills. This YouTube Short is amazing and self-explanatory.

Learning Human Behaviour From Dogs In a Maze?

First and foremost – people are NOT DOGS.. But they CAN reveal behaviours, habits, predispositions and DEFAULT MODALITIES people have – IN 3 minutes… If you watch this video carefully you CAN see how different dogs approach the SAME obstacle/challenge. I use props and examples like in my leadership training to ILLUSTRATE the complex behaviour […]

Why should I write when AI can do it for me?

Here’s the uncomfortable question a lot of smart people are quietly asking right now: “Why should I write… when AI can do it for me, faster, cleaner, and probably better?” Let’s face it, it’s a fair question. AI can draft emails, proposals, strategy docs, LinkedIn posts, even thought-leadership articles in seconds. So why bother struggling […]

How To Work Smarter Not Harder

We know the mantra: Work Smarter, Not Harder. This video CONVINCINGLY demonstrates that THINKING instead of TICKING, TASKING or even THOUGHTING makes ALL the difference between winning and NOT. If you wrote out a list of New Year’s Resolutions and already realise they’re a teeny bit (too) ambitious, you might want to consider being SMART […]

20/20 ForeSight: Top Skills For The Future

20/20 ForeSight is the reverse of 20/20 HindSight to CREATE the future you want instead of regretting decisions of the past. This matrix, projecting the top skills employers will look for in 2030 is an excellent starting point if you’re looking to “Talent Stack” yourself for the future.

Say more by writing less

Many people start the new year with a resolution to improve their communication and/or writing skills. The idiom “less is more and more is less” is well known,as is the quote attributed to Mark Twain: “Given more time, I would have written less (a shorter letter).” Writing Short is not easy. This table can get […]

Subscriptions Every Small Business Should Have

Pexels – CCO Licence If you are running a small business in 2024, and you are not making use of subscription services, then chances are you are paying more money than you need to for everything from software to accounting. The right subscriptions will save you money and increase your company’s efficiency so let’s take […]

Unleashing Potential: Harnessing Business Enablement

In an ever-evolving business landscape, standing still is the fastest path backwards. Successful companies – those that adapt, embrace innovation and harness enablement’s as fuel – emerge victorious over time. Now is an opportune moment for enterprises of any kind to examine some key enablement’s that could take them even further ahead. Photo by Razvan […]

Improving Your Finances As A Small Business Owner

Image credit Managing your money as a small business owner is critical to your success. Be it your business finances or your personal finances. If one or both are in disarray, chances are you’re not operating to your full potential, and you will be making grave mistakes along the way. But now, can you improve […]