Say No To Positive Thinking
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...
Put Self Leadership First
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...
Have you lost your speaking mojo?
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...
Everything Starts With Curiosity
When my son was in primary school, he came home one day, and I noticed he was little quieter than usual. It was always a routine in our house that our children would do their homework at the kitchen bench while I prepared dinner. This enabled me to help when needed...
7 Pillars of Crisis Communication
The acronym VUCA (Volatility, Uncertainty, Complexity and Ambiguity) was coined in 1987 and was based on the leadership theories of Warren Bennis and Burt Nanus. Fast forward 33 years and 2020 is setting a new standard of VUCA.The challenges we face are not only...
Sharon Ferrier, through her business ‘Persuasive Presentations’ consults to organisations and individuals who have a need to improve their communication, presentation skills and confidence in public speaking.