Now that I am back in the saddle, I am back to attending networking events which as an introvert I always find challenging. And if like me you too suffer from being amongst a large group of people, here are a few tips I find helpful at these events:
First and foremost I go with the intent of making one meaningful connection that I can follow up on.
It is always a good idea to start the year with expectation and positivity. The future is yet to be written, the past is gone and a new year brings new hope.
May this year be your best year yet.
I love fresh starts, new beginnings, a clean slate; they bring so much joy, anticipation and expectation. Read more...
As the year draws to a close and most people prepare for Christmas. I am preparing for the arrival of my first child. A daunting prospect but a happy occasion none the less.
For the last five years I have been building my own business with the intention that it would be flexible, among other things, and work in unison with family life. Read more...
My top 12 recommended books to help you grow and flourish in life, personally and professionally.
Following on from my recent blog about seeking wisdom through coaching, I decided it would be helpful to review the books I have read this year which centre around business and lifestyle. Read more...
Be careful what you wish for! I think we all know in business that there are highs and lows, busy times and quiet times, easy times and tough times, but what if all of these come at the same time!
I am coming through just such a season. Read more...
The last in our series of 'what you need to know before starting a business'. I hope you have found them useful so far.
Number 3: How will I communicate with my audience? Now you know why you are starting your business and you know who you are adding value to, now to ask the question: how are you going to communicate with them? Read more...
What does success look like to you? Success is a very personal matter. There is a common belief that it is about money, fame and power. I've been on a bit of a mission to redefine success in my life. Whilst we all would like more money it doesn't necessarily lead to a more fulfilling life. Read more...
Recently I was asked 'how do you balance life and work?'. This is a question I think a lot of us ask. And I think it is based around the belief that we must do it all – have the career, the partner, the house, the kids, the business, the car, the holidays etc and maintain a healthy life. Read more...
