Ensuring Successful Analysis, by: analysing the operating environments on a regular basis, and additionally when major changes occur; using legal and ethical means to gather information; using experienced specialists to gather and analyse the information; using an appropriate range of information gathering tools and techniques; gathering information from an appropriate range of sources; ensuring that...Read More

Business networking is all about forming strong relationships built on mutual respect and trust. Those relationships are the basis for the single most important tool that we all need if we want to survive in the competitive 21st century. I’m talking about referrals. And today’s savvy business professionals know that–just as night follows day–networking leads...Read More

You may have just been asked to make a presentation by your boss or maybe, you’re starting on a new professional speaking career. Whatever the case may be, starting your presentation means you’ll have a ton of details to organize into a relatable format for your audience. Here are some tips on how to do...Read More

It is a common belief that management and leadership are the same role. While it is common that a manager also plays the part of the leader, these two roles are truly separate in function and in the way they add to the success of an orginization. By understanding the difference between management and leadership...Read More

Telling stories is a fun way to humanize your topic. The story brings the “real-life” element into your topic making it more relatable to your audience. Telling stories are also a great way to change the pace of your presentation. Here are some tips to help you incorporate story telling into your presentations. – Stories...Read More

Leadership training is of paramount importance to those who aspire to be good leaders and stand tall among others. Leadership training improves communication skills and other qualities that are key to becoming a successful and confident leader. Effective leadership training also entails helping individuals form an enterprising and immensely focused group. The leadership qualities assist...Read More

As a Consultant, I attend a lot of networking events, industry association programs, and one-on-one meetings for breakfast, coffee or other food-related events. Whenever I network or attend events, I always tell people that it was worth my time and money if I gained just one creative idea or contact from the experience. This past...Read More

Support Strategic Objectives, by: identifying roles and responsibilities necessary to support strategic objectives; defining roles, responsibilities, and degrees of authority, needed by individuals and teams; designing policies and procedures for the management of delegated activities. The purpose of this is to review the distribution of roles and responsibilities at the senior level. The aim of...Read More

How often have you not mentioned what you do in your business when you meet someone for the first time for fear of being seen as trying to sell? A lot!! – I know that because people so often tell me that is so at seminars. Well what if I could show you simple way...Read More

The fear of public speaking is one of the top fears that people have. Statistics show that over 41 per cent of people have some level of fear or anxiety with regards to speaking in front of an audience. This fear often manifests as excessive sweating, sweaty palms, increased heart rates, blanking out (memory loss),...Read More