In my last post I spoke about vulnerability in public speaking. This time I want to share some tips that have helped me build my confidence over the years in public speaking. Everyone has different techniques and approaches that they use, but here are some that I would recommend based on my own experience. This is not … Continue reading "Tips to build your confidence in public speaking"
I recently spoke with Megumi Miki, a thought leader in quiet leadership, about this type of leadership style. In the interview, I shared my journey into leadership and my experiences as a leader. I talked about my purpose and core values and who has influenced me on the leadership path. It was also an opportunity … Continue reading "Reflections on Quiet Leadership"
It’s always a wild frenzy getting out of the office for any extended holiday period… and it can take a few days or even a few weeks to wind down and relax into holiday mode. Once you get to that relaxed stage you realise how important it is to take regular breaks. As a busy … Continue reading "The rewards of taking a holiday"
After thinking about it for a long time, I made a decision to write a book. It’s one thing to make the decision, but then how do you actually go about doing it? To help me along the way, I’ve attended a book writing workshop, I’ve started to read more about how others have done … Continue reading "The challenges of writing a book: My experience starting the journey"
I recently attended a seminar about networking that really made me reflect on how I have been approaching this important activity in business. I attend a lot of functions and consider that I’m quite an effective networker but am I a ‘discerning’ networker? This was a description used in the seminar. That question has really … Continue reading "Are you a ‘discerning’ networker? My reflections from a recent seminar on networking"