by Sharon Ferrier | Mar 21, 2025 | Communication
Yesterday LinkedIn released Australia’s inaugural list of #SkillsOnTheRise for Australia in 2025, a data-backed ranking of the 15 skills that professionals are prioritising now. No surprise that AI is #1 but it is #2 that made me smile. An oldie, but a goodie:...
by Sharon Ferrier | Apr 28, 2023 | Communication, Confidence,Persuasion,Speaking
I once heard that the difference between extroverts and introverts is that extroverts tend to go “Speak, speak… think” and introverts tend to go “Think, think… speak”. Guess which camp I fall into? Yes, I suffer from foot-in-mouth disease. Sometimes this can be funny...
by Sharon Ferrier | Apr 13, 2023 | Communication, Confidence,Persuasion,Speaking
Clarity and consistency are the hallmarks of great communication. When we communicate with our team or customers and clients, we need to ensure our message is consistent across the organisation. Here are 6 points to consider: 1. Foundation The foundation is the core...
by Sharon Ferrier | Nov 24, 2022 | Business, Communication, Confidence,Persuasion,Speaking, Pitching
I remember when I first heard Richard Turner speak and I was enamoured by his ZEN Energy founder’s story. Richard is a serial entrepreneur and has founded multiple successful companies and organisations across four different industry sectors. When I heard his book,...