People see your posts. But where are the opportunities? 5 reasons your LinkedIn isn't paying off yet Read time: 5 minutes You're posting regularly, putting thought into your content, even getting decent engagement. But nothing really comes of it. No enquiries, introductions, opportunities or conversations. That's something I hear often, and it's frustrating, especially when you've been making a real effort to grow your presence on LinkedIn. When you're investing time in putting yourself out...
7 days ago • 3 min read
The more AI can do, the more these skills matter Five human abilities worth investing in now Read time: 6 minutes I remember when having internet access at home was a big deal. Now my kids have personal iPads provided by school. At their age, I was still waiting for my turn on the family computer. And if someone needed to use the phone, that was the end of your internet session. I do wonder what my children will be telling their own kids about the technology they grew up with. Things that are...
14 days ago • 3 min read
You might be overlooking your biggest strength And it could be the very thing that sets you apart. Read time: 4 minutes I've done quite a few speaking gigs recently, and had some really nice and encouraging feedback. One person commented that in the same way some people can sing really beautifully and effortlessly, others can speak. That made me smile. It isn't something I'd ever considered a 'talent'. Technically, anyone can speak. But sometimes other people recognise strengths in us that we...
21 days ago • 2 min read
Getting over the cringe factor Why putting yourself out there feels so uncomfortable (and what helps) Read time: 6 minutes I started working with a new client this week, helping him build his thought leadership and authority online. He's very knowledgeable, with decades of experience and so many interesting things to say. But when we started talking about putting himself out there, he admitted there was one thing holding him back. The "cringe factor". That feeling of imagining people you know...
28 days ago • 3 min read