As we approached midnight on the 31st December 2020, I looked at my smart watch and could actually see my heartrate start to clink as it the countdown got closer and closer to midnight on the dot. What is it about a fresh year that we put so much store in it – that we…
It’s international #ReadABookDay and I’m a fan of reading – always have been. What book have you read recently that has made the BIGGEST impression on you? Can you recommend any books in particular for the rest of us to read. I have been an avid reader my whole life. Do YOU enjoy reading? Do you…
Albert Ellis was a psychologist who developed Rational Emotive Behaviour Therapy (REBT). He investigated beliefs (realistic and unrealistic) that we hold about ourselves, and identified 3 core beliefs that we all hold. The 3 core beliefs are: ~ firstly, the belief that I must be perfect; ~ second, everyone must like me, and ~ finally,…
“People do business with people they know, like and trust. Companies don’t make decisions, people do.” – Mike Fishbein Mention the word “network” and most people shudder with dread. It conjures up visions of awkwardly attending events that you would rather not attend, making stilted conversation with total strangers and passing out your business card…
This article was first published in SA Coaching News. Download your free copy of this issue of SA Coaching News by following this link. I was working with a client recently who is doing a “soft” re-launch of her coaching consultancy. I noticed that her WhatsApp profile showed a picture with a quotation, and she…
You’ve asked for it, so here it is: I will be running the next full day workshop on Friday 26th October 2012 at the Pretoria Work-based Learning Centre – 2 minutes walk from the Hatfield Gautrain Station! Only R995 per person, and it includes a FREE personal 1 hour consultation with me AFTER the workshop…
The following is an article that I contributed to in http://www.Destinyman.com online ezine. The original can be found at: http://www.destinyman.com/article/top-5-networking-tips-2011-09-27 Being at the top in business is not always about what you know, it’s about who you know. The importance of networking According to Strategic Business Network, networking is about making a connection between two…
When I work with my clients, we start by looking at all the options available today. Apart from my regular clients, I also consult short-term (about 2 or 3 sessions of a one to two hour duration each) with professionals looking for strategic marketing mentoring. I can understand that – for those of you whose…
