April 2, 2018
Engaging guide on building trust at work, highlighting leadership tips and HR strategies to enhance career growth and unlock hidden talent.

Building Trust

Is building trust about doing fun activities together – the kind that often passes off as “team building” in many offsite meetings? If you have been for one of those, then read this… Building Trust He was the new boss. He had just joined the business and was dismayed to […]
March 29, 2018
An inspiring leader and author shares insights on career and work, showcasing HR talent and charisma in a dynamic presentation.

Richard Branson: Decoding His Charisma

It really boils down to what an "experience maker" is. They make you feel stronger. They make you feel optimistic. They make you feel safe because you trust them. Charismatic leaders have the ability to make people feel optimistic and hopeful. They make success look within reach. Just what Branson does. I heard him live at The #AdobeSummit in Vegas. Read on ...

March 26, 2018
Creative sketch paired with bold text asks, “360 degree reviews – do they help?” Exploring career growth, leadership, and HR insights. Friendly chat from a respected author.

360 Degree Review: Does It Help

Rate yourself and four friends on emotional stability, generosity, intelligence, creativity and assertiveness. Then ask your spouse and friends to rate you on the same traits. What you discover may surprise you.Find out which traits are you better off getting feedback from others. Are there some traits you know about yourself better than others? Read this to find out.

March 22, 2018
Friendly tips on building rapport and leadership skills as a new manager. Perfect for enhancing your work, career, and HR talent.

How to Build Rapport with Your Team When You’re a New Manager

People advise you to spend time understanding the key challenges of the role. What they forget to tell you is how important it is to first build a rapport with the team that you will lead. This becomes all the more important when you’re managing a team you haven’t worked with before. How do you break the ice and get the relationship going? Here are some ideas ...

March 17, 2018
Bride and groom sharing vows, illustrating storytelling skills. Tips for enhancing talent and leadership in your work and career.

Storytelling tips from a wedding photographer

Does the world’s number one photographer get bored? Erika must have read my mind. She opens her talk by saying that, “weddings are boring…” and then goes on to qualify it. “That happens if you have a format in mind and every wedding has to fit into that format. Rituals are the scripted part. The real wedding takes place between the scripted parts.”Read about what I learned from the world's no 1 wedding photographer ...