by Sharon Ferrier | Feb 25, 2021 | Confidence,Persuasion,Speaking, Interview Skills, Speaking
When I was little girl my mother used to say to me “I don’t want you to get upset, but I must tell you…” And, well, hearing this made me upset! On reflecting on this, the reasons why are: I don’t like being told how to feel There may be a good reason for me being...
by Sharon Ferrier | Feb 2, 2021 | Confidence,Persuasion,Speaking, Presentation skills, Speak up & Persuade, Uncategorized
You know, I’m not really a fan of positive thinking. I know that sounds counter-productive, right? To me, positive thinking is like driving down a hill in the car with no breaks and saying to yourself “It’s okay, I’m just going to think positively!” And it seems I’m...
by Sharon Ferrier | Oct 22, 2020 | Confidence,Persuasion,Speaking, Presentation skills, Speak up & Persuade
Last week I delivered a workshop on personal brand and self-leadership. I first wrote about personal brand in 2016. I realised then that you cannot amplify a brand until you have clarity on the product you are selling.
With personal brand the product is you, so...
by Sharon Ferrier | Sep 6, 2020 | Confidence,Persuasion,Speaking, Speak up & Persuade, Speaking
Several years ago, I was at a venture showcase. A venture showcase is an opportunity for entrepreneurs to spruik their product to peers, the public and potential investors. I walked into the room and saw nervous and self-conscious entrepreneurs standing behind their...
by Sharon Ferrier | Aug 13, 2020 | Confidence,Persuasion,Speaking, Speaking
How much water does it take to grow one almond? The answer may surprise you. Last month I was at the SA leaders networking event and got talking to Tom Drakopoulos from Loxton Irrigation. We started talking about crops and their water needs. And he told me that almond...
by Sharon Ferrier | Aug 23, 2019 | Confidence,Persuasion,Speaking, Presentation skills, Speak up & Persuade
Design thinking is a framework for innovation. It focuses on the end user and encourages you to empathise and look at problems with fresh eyes. It makes you challenge your assumptions, unleash your creativity and expand your ideas. The Hasso-Plattner Institute of...