Feb 28, 2020 | Awareness, Business, Courage, Entrepreneurship, Leadership, Management, Networking, Personal Development, Self-Worth
(written by John Niland) The illusion of social confidence Whenever I own up to feelings of social anxiety (for example about networking or cocktail parties), I can see that people don’t really believe me. On the surface, they probably see a facade of confidence, or...
Feb 24, 2020 | Awareness, Business, Courage, Entrepreneurship, Leadership, Management, Networking, Personal Development, Self-Worth
(written by Kerry Tohmpsom) Networking Know-Hows Networking is an essential part of any business. It’s an important opportunity to meet new clients, make new contacts, and generally spread the word about the products or services you offer. However, for many, the...
Feb 18, 2020 | Awareness, Business, Courage, Entrepreneurship, Leadership, Management, Networking, Personal Development, Self-Worth
(written by John Niland) Networking in the 21st Century With all the emphasis on social selling, you might imagine that the days of face-to-face networking are nearly over. However, I would like to put forward 10 reasons why it’s worthwhile overcoming whatever...
Feb 11, 2020 | Awareness, Business, Courage, Leadership, Management, Self-Worth, Transition
(written by Sonja Wekema) When it’s time to listen to your gut.. 2016… The year that I celebrated my 10th anniversary with Shell (something I have always been scared of, to stay somewhere that long) AND the year that I turned 40 in December. My new...
Jan 8, 2020 | Awareness, Business, Education, Leadership, Management, Personal Development, Self-Worth
(written by John Niland) The Gift of Time The sun is coming up. The first rays of orange-red light reach across the bay and burst into my living room, adding strange and wonderful hues to the tapestry on the wall. The sudden beauty of fresh light snaps me into the...
Nov 30, 2019 | Awareness, Business, Change, Global, Leadership, Management, Self-Worth
(written by John Niland) The Physical Benefits of Gratitude For years, I ran two half-marathons every year: one in May and one in October. But recently, acting on the advice of several physical therapists, I’ve switched to cycling, as the physical effects of...
