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All Feedback Is Positive, Even When It Seems Otherwise

I was once in a training programme where we learned the importance of feedback We had various tasks to do, which brought up a few personal issues for some people in the room. We then had the opportunity to take the stage and share what we had learned. One of the students used every opportunity … Read Full Article…

How to Be Interesting And Stand Out…

Do you know someone who is interesting? More importantly, when was the last time that you heard someone say something at a business networking event that made them stand out from the crowd? I have been to other business networking events where I have been asked to speak about networking skills. I always enjoy proving … Read Full Article…

The 5 Business Networking Crimes

I know, before I start that there will be those of you reading this who do not agree with me on my definition of business networking crimes Indeed the amount of people who I have met at other business networking events who will see this as the “to do” list still surprises me. It certainly feels … Read Full Article…

Can Your Mobile Phone Help You In A Business Networking Event?

What is Business Networking and Can Your Mobile Phone Help You? Recently I hosted one of many networking groups that I have been running. It was in the evening and a small group of enthusiastic networkers came along. Because I had not known whether I would be able to host it or not, due to … Read Full Article…

A Clucking Great Christmas Story

Every Christmas needs a touch of magic Whether that is a great Christmas party, a kind deed done, an unexpected pleasant surprise, or something completely left-field in an almost unbelievable way, Christmas usually delivers. This year I was gifted with the latter from my friend Sophie Carter. I met Sophie over 5 years ago and … Read Full Article…

Do Your Family Have The Lunatic Gene at Christmas?

Do Your Family Have The Lunatic Gene at Christmas? If Christmas may not always go 100% smoothly, flowing with Christmas cheer and love for all. I have spent much of my life studying this phenomenon, one which I believe is due to The Lunatic Gene. After sitting on a book script for … Read Full Article…

60 Second Networking Tips: Connect With Your Audience

60 Second Networking Tips: Connect With Your Audience In other people’s business networking events I frequently sit bored as I listen to people’s 60-second pitches. Today I talk about what I feel is one of the biggest crimes of business networking…..the person who reads about their business from a piece of paper! For a different … Read Full Article…

The Question That Will Matter The Most To You Eventually

Nursing has given me a different perspective of life When people are critically or terminally ill their perspective in life changes: often quite drastically. In that moment the lunacy of their lives often flash through their thoughts. A great quote to summarise the reality that meets many people is given by The Dalai Lama, … Read Full Article…

Reflections on Mental Health Awareness Week

This week has been a fabulous insight on initiatives going on for mental health awareness I have been fortunate enough to witness the work of The City Mental Health Alliance, and Ruby Wax’s charity, Frazzled. Both are taking great initiatives to promote mental wellbeing. If you have, or know someone who has a mental … Read Full Article…

How Much Of A Lunatic Are You? A Quick Tip To Reduce Stress

How Much Of A Lunatic Are You? A Quick Tip To Reduce Stress Everyone has the capacity to act like a lunatic, because of their lunatic gene. This happens in its negative form when we reach our breaking point, which is different for everyone. If you are having heated arguments with friends or family, sleeplessness, … Read Full Article…

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