Posts Tagged ‘personal development’
Networking Tip #24 Quality or Quantity
There often seem to be two main debates on networking and your contact lists – the “Quality vs Quantity” debate and this applies to most of the main social media sites. Some people purely play the numbers game and go for Quantity – regardless of the quality of the contacts and are unlikely to develop…
Read MoreGive yourself an MOT
It might be something to do with having passed a significant birthday but I seem to be indulging in a bit of a health MOT – which can only be a good thing. We MOT and service our cars regularly and they’re only lumps of metal and plastic – so why not MOT yourself. While…
Read MoreAfter The Event – Now What?
I was at the IFP Paraplanner Conference last week and have done a few talks this month. One of the recurring questions or comments is often – “I’ve heard all this great stuff, I’ve learned all these great things but I know I’m too busy to put it all into practice.” Many people were motivated…
Read MoreNetworking Tips #28 It’s Not Who You Are …
… it’s what you do and who you do it for. If you’re lost for words when it comes to introducing yourself to people or standing up and delivering your 60 seconds, try this as part of your introduction, your one minute, your elevator pitch at network meetings or when asked “What do you do?”…
Read MoreHappy Valentine’s Day!
For all of you who happen to be single on Valentine’s Day – it’s easy to get fed up with all the endless ads for gifts for your loved one, meals for two and related articles in all the newspapers, magazines and on TV. Don’t bemoan the fact you have no-one special to share the…
Read MoreNetworking Tips #26 Time To Network
Networking takes time – not only time to see the results but also the time you actually spend on your networking, you might not realise how much it adds up. Take this into consideration when planning your networking activity. It may be great to attend lots of networking meetings every week but it all adds…
Read MoreBlue, Blue Monday
Today is the day of the year when we’re all supposedly feeling depressed. It’s cold dark and gloomy, the glow of the Christmas holiday is fading, New Year’s Resolutions have already been broken and we’re regretting the over-indulgence and spending as the credit card bills arrive and you don’t get paid until the end of…
Read MoreHave You Lost Your Identity?
According to a recent NetMums survey, over half of working mums today feel as if they’ve lost their ‘mojo’. Many women I know have lost a sense of who they are. Before they got into a relationship or got married and had children, they were their own person. They had a job, they had their…
Read MoreNetworking Tip #25 Meet Up
If you regularly attend network meeting, you’ll know that you don’t often manage to have a lengthy conversation with the people you meet. While you might carry on a conversation and follow-up via email, phone or social media – it’s always good to meet up for a longer conversation. You’ll be able to find out…
Read MoreNetworking Tips #23 Build Your Confidence
When I first started out networking the thought of standing up and even delivering a brief 60-second intro filled me with dread. I know others feel the same way and will avoid it at all costs but if you want to promote your business, you have to get out there and shout about it –…
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