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Don’t give up on love and your goals
Have you ever said to yourself ‘I’ve had enough, I’ve tried this many times and it didn’t work’ or ‘I’ve used up all my chances’ or ‘I have nothing left’ or ‘I’m done’, I want no more relationships? But it really is worthwhile to hang on, so don’t give up on love and your …
Read MoreWhy LinkedIn Engagement Pods are a bad idea
This article has been updated in October 2023 Why LinkedIn engagement pods and buying fake followers/engagement are a bad idea is critical to understand as more businesses and career professionals embrace the opportunities of LinkedIn. See the addition of AI integrated commenting and paid engagement services. Increasing reach and visibility to grow influence is the…
Read MoreStanding up for values is an important part of personal branding
Brené Brown famous quote “you can choose courage or comfort, but you cannot choose both” is a powerful mantra. Standing up for values is an important part of personal branding. This ethos has had particular relevance during the 2019 Melbourne Cup carnival as many took a stand, albeit nervously against a much loved event and…
Read MoreHow our first jobs can shape our business and personal brand values
Our core values and important lessons we hold close have been cultivated via many aspects in our life. How our first jobs can shape our business and personal brand values is foundational to our careers. Leaders must treat young people and new staff with care. How they manage young people (under 28yo) under their…
Read MoreConquering the imposter monster with tough love
Does the Imposter Monster try and control you and nip at your confidence and goals? Conquering the Imposter Monster with tough love is key to success. As business owners or career executives you simply : “have to do what we have to do, to get what we want to get” Now I’m not referring here…
Read MoreThere is no correlation between age & value, but ageism is always a sign of stupidity
Ageism is always a sign of stupidity as this article will demonstrate. But first off lets look at Australian music legends Nick Cave and Missy Higgins who share much in common. Both are pretty cool humans, have traversed many a career and life challenge, and profoundly touch audiences with their perennial and gut-wrenching lyrics. Nick…
Read MoreHow to Build Personal Brand & Profile Authority
How to build personal brand and profile authority can be one of the biggest marketing challenges professional consultants and small businesses face . And particularly so for highly disruptive and competitive markets that are saturated with content overwhelm Not everyone is, or can be a thought leader, major influencer or a big personality. But everyone…
Read MoreCurb the CURB and stop the coffee catch up request bullshit
Are you tired of receiving requests for coffee catch ups that don’ t have purpose? Are you tired of grabbing ‘a coffee’ in the hope of business value then kick yourself on the way back to the office or home? Are you tired of having your brains picked? You are a victim of the CURB epidemic. Lets Curb…
Read MoreLikes & Dislikes -Tools & Behaviours for Great LinkedIn Results
LinkedIn members who are dedicated regular users all agree the platform delivers substantial benefits. But what would a deeper probe of experiences reveal? What are the tools and behaviours for great LinkedIn results? Asking members what they really liked and disliked about LinkedIn were important questions. Answers would shine a balanced light on the activities,…
Read MoreWhen & how to reward clients to differentiate your brand
Are you just part of a mass herd of parties, dinners, gifts, cards and hampers to clients during the Xmas period? How can you differentiate your brand? What are the best times to stand out? When & how to reward clients to differentiate your brand is a question every business needs to think about in…
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