Build your network now

Build your network now

This week I ran a workshop for graduate students from the University of Adelaide. It was great to spend time with young motivated people. I was surprised that I had to sell them on the importance of networking. In every industry you work with interacting with people....
Branson vs Trump on leadership

Branson vs Trump on leadership

Last week I was chatting with a friend from a leadership organisation and I asked her what she felt were the biggest challenges facing leaders today. She replied, “Loyalty and work ethic.” Certainly leaders would like loyal employees with a good work ethic, but how do...
The hidden benefit of networking

The hidden benefit of networking

We all have those ‘head slap’ moments after a meeting when we think “Agghhhhhh – THAT’S what I SHOULD have said! The other week I was facilitating a workshop on personal brand for senior leaders who worked for a financial institution. I was talking about the...
You are you own brand

You are you own brand

Last month I had the pleasure of speaking at the YWCA SheLeads conference on how to build your personal brand. When most people think of a brand they think of this: But this is not a brand, this is a logo. The brand is the emotional response to the product and the...
LinkedIn Etiquette

LinkedIn Etiquette

I LOVE LinkedIn! For a small business owner it’s the ultimate in free advertising. Google  my name and you can find me! How good is that? When I spoke last year at a conference in India I was able to connect with other speakers who were attending from around the...
Get the most out of your next conference

Get the most out of your next conference

Heading off to a conference soon? Need some conference tips?  Here’s how to get your money’s worth from this experience. Charles Jones said “You will be the same person in five years as you are today, except for the people you meet and the books you read.” Earlier...