Helpful Tips To Consider When Giving A Work Presentation. Hello everyone, I hope you are well. In today’s post, I will be sharing a guest post from Nick Ronald, Division Director at Toastmasters International. Nick will explore some helpful tips to consider when giving a work presentation. In today’s fast-paced and interconnected world, delivering an excellent presentation is a valuable skill that can set you apart in many professional and personal scenarios. Whether you are presenting a new business idea, sharing research findings, pitching a project, or simply speaking at an event, how you communicate can substantially impact how your…
How To Create Lasting Connections With Your Networking
How To Create Lasting Connections With Your Networking. Hello everyone, I hope you are well. In today’s post, I will be sharing a guest post from Nishtha Chugh of Toastmasters International. Nishtha will explore how to create lasting connections with your Networking. The rationale behind solid and positive impressions, especially first impressions, may be driven by science, but they can be purposefully delivered using social skills. How To Create Lasting Connections With Your Networking You often see people flitting around at networking events, giving out their business cards, and are left wondering how effective they are being. Are they making…
Encourage Creative Thinking By Paying Employees To Walk Their Dogs
Encourage Creative Thinking By Paying Employees To Walk Their Dogs. Hello everyone, I hope you are well. In today’s post, I will be sharing a guest post from Chris Thomason, author of ‘Freaky Thinking; Thinking that Delivers a striking difference. Chris will discuss how activities like dog walking can enhance creative thinking and problem-solving skills in both personal and professional life. We commonly come up with great ideas while taking a shower, driving, or walking our dogs. Interestingly, there is a scientific explanation behind this phenomenon that we should utilise. Encourage Creative Thinking By Paying Employees To Walk Their Dogs…
Do You Have What It Takes To Be A Property Developer?
Do You Have What It Takes To Be A Property Developer? Hello everyone, I hope you are well. In today’s post, I will be sharing a guest post from property development expert Ritchie Clapson CEng MIStructE, co-founder of propertyCEO. Ritchie will explore what it takes to be a small-scale property developer as a side hustle. What sort of stuff are property developers made of? Is it all about fast cars, thrusting entrepreneurship and the art of wheeler-dealing? Or perhaps you’re sensing more of the behind-the-scenes wealthy investor type. A bit quieter and less bold, with a dark blue Ferrari on…
Ten Tips To Help You And Your Child Train To Think Creatively
Ten Tips To Help You And Your Child Train To Think Creatively. Hello everyone, I hope you are well. In today’s post, I will be sharing a guest post from Chris Thomason, Author of ‘Freaky Thinking; Thinking that Delivers a striking difference. Chris will offer ten tips to help you build confidence in your ability to think creatively. Creative thinking is an essential skill that helps children develop into well-rounded, innovative adults. But it doesn’t always come naturally – learning to think creatively takes work and dedication. From engaging in various activities to teaching children how to look at problems…
Five Tips To Help Select Your Best Business Ideas
Five Tips To Help Select Your Best Business Ideas. Hello everyone, I hope you are well. In today’s post, I will be sharing a guest post from Chris Thomason, author of ‘Freaky Thinking; thinking that delivers a dazzling difference’. Chris will share some practical advice on selecting your best ideas and taking them forward. When you’ve got many creative ideas that can help address that big issue you’re struggling with—what’s the next step? You can only take a small number through to execution, but which ones? Five Tips To Help Select Your Best Business Ideas Having many creative ideas when…
Why Unrealistic Demands On Our Leaders Are Killing Good Leadership
Why Unrealistic Demands On Our Leaders Are Killing Good Leadership. Hello everyone, I hope you are well. In today’s post, I will be sharing a guest post from Karen Meager, co-founder of Monkey Puzzle Training & Consultancy. Karen will be sharing what you can do to be a better leader now and in the future (and how to handle unrealistic expectations). Our expectations of our leaders have changed dramatically over the last few years. Not only are they expected to provide strategic thinking and make business decisions, but modern leaders are also held responsible for employees’ mental health and well-being,…
What Is Freaky Thinking In Business And How Can You Harness It?
What Is Freaky Thinking In Business And How Can You Harness It? Hello everyone, I hope you are well. In today’s post, I will be sharing a guest post from innovation expert Chris Thomason, founder of Ingenious Growth and author of ‘Freaky Thinking; Thinking that delivers a dazzling difference’. Chris will be looking at how to use Freaky Thinking in business to boost innovation, productivity, staff morale, and profits. When you and your team need to solve a workplace challenge or develop a new product or service, the go-to business process to identify new ideas for growth and improvement opportunities is…
Four Strategies For Interview Success
Four Strategies For Interview Success. Hello everyone, I hope you are well. In today’s post, I will be sharing a guest post from Laura Autumn Cox of Toastmasters International. Laura will share four strategies for interview success. The word ‘interview’ can make even a confident person feel anxious. According to recent research, a whopping 93% of interview candidates experience interview anxiety. So, what can you do to ease the nerves and prepare yourself? Four Strategies For Interview Success The word ‘interview’ can make any relatively confident person anxious. According to recent research, 93% of interview candidates experience interview anxiety at…
Don’t Be Caught Out By Mobile Roaming
Don’t Be Caught Out By Mobile Roaming. Hello everyone, I hope you are well. In today’s post, I will be sharing a guest post from Dario Betti, CEO of the Mobile Ecosystem Forum (MEF). David will share advice on how to get the best out of your mobile abroad without spending a fortune and avoiding costly mistakes. Using our mobile phones when travelling overseas is something we all take (mostly) for granted. Mobile roaming started in Scandinavia in 1982, making 2022 its 40th birthday. But all is not well for consumers. Don’t Be Caught Out By Mobile Roaming Mobile roaming…
How To Write A Resume That Gets You Noticed In The Job Market
How To Write A Resume That Gets You Noticed In The Job Market. Hello everyone, I hope you are well. In today’s post, I will be sharing a guest post from Lindsay Karny. Lindsay is a Certified Professional Resume Writer and Interview Coach at Resume2023. The job market is extraordinary, with countless qualified applicants pooling for numerous positions. It seems like the days of struggling to land a job are long gone; employers have their pick of the litter. However, this does not mean that all these candidates come from a homogenous background; the job market has something for every…
Getting Ready To Give A Farewell Speech
Getting Ready To Give A Farewell Speech. Hello everyone, I hope you are well. In today’s post, I will be sharing a guest post from Paul Carroll of Toastmasters International. Paul will share advice on giving a leaving speech for your boss. If your boss is retiring or leaving the organisation for a new job, as someone who has worked with them for a long time, you may be asked to give a speech or say “a few words” to your colleagues at a leaving do. It is a public speaking challenge and a balancing act to include the right…
Property Investment Options In 2023
Property Investment Options In 2023. Hello everyone, I hope you are well. In today’s post, I will be sharing a guest post from property investment expert Ritchie Clapson CEng MIStructE of propertyCEO. Ritchie will share which property investment options are likely to be the best in 2023. And should you stick or twist? Property Investment Options In 2023 As the nights draw in and winter looms, many of us wonder what 2023 will bring. There are many questions to answer, such as what will happen to house prices, whether now is a good time to buy a buy-to-let, and whether…
The Best Way To Find Property Development Deals
The Best Way To Find Property Development Deals. Hello everyone, I hope you are well. In today’s post, I will be sharing a guest post from property development expert Ritchie Clapson CEng MIStructE of propertyCEO. Ritchie will be sharing the best way to find property development deals. One of the most important jobs for any developer, whether they’re new or experienced, is finding a property or piece of land to develop in the first place. There are quite a few places you could be looking. But which is the most effective, and how can you ensure you’ll find the best deals?…
Ten Frequent Small-Scale Property Development Questions
Ten Frequent Small-Scale Property Development Questions. Hello everyone. I hope you are well. In today’s post, I will be sharing a guest post from Ritchie Clapson, CEng MIStructE, co-founder of propertyCEO. Ritchie will answer ten of the most common questions about small-scale property development. An increasing number of people are looking at small property development projects to generate severe amounts of cash. But what’s involved in taking on development for the first time, and how difficult is it to make it a success? Ten Frequent Small-Scale Property Development Questions They are a way of generating severe amounts of cash, but…
Businesses Can Benefit From Yoga
Businesses Can Benefit From Yoga. Hello everyone, I hope you are well. In today’s post, I will be sharing a guest post from Kat Byles. Kat Byles is the Founder of the True Business School. Kat invites you to follow your heart’s wisdom into a happier, healthier, wealthier business and world by sharing how to use yoga principles and postures to boost your career. So many of us are working too hard or fast and risking burnout. We know we’re doing it, but we don’t know how to stop and worry that our careers will suffer if we do. Businesses…