Setting big goals can actually do more harm than good

This is a sensitive topic, but as a leadership speaker, I felt strongly about this. Most people teach about setting big goals or stretch goals.

60-Seconds to Fame or Failure

When speaking in public - the first 60-Seconds matter. In 60-seconds, probably less, people have judged whether you are worth listening to or they have reached for their phones.

3 Ways You Can Speak With Influence

I spoke in the inaugural Speaker's Club organised by the Maldives HR Professionals (MAHRP) two months ago.

Making the Difference - Sharing Life Expeiences to Remember Those who never made it Home, and for the young to learn why they have t...

Being curious, and four insights about the world of work I wish I had known when I graduated

Commencement Speech, Linfield College, Class of 2017 President Hellie, members of the Linfield Board of Trustees, faculty, proud parents, family and friends, and, above all, graduates of the Linfield Class of 2017 – congratulations, and thank you, for the opportunity to

The path from a good to a great speaker

“Becoming a good public speaker is hard work. There are a lot of elements that you have to keep in mind, a lot of skills to be learned and many ... many hours in front of an audience to become a good speaker.

7 Business Lessons For A Leadership Speaker Or Trainer

It was a weekend but I was happy to deliver my talk on "How one can market and sell his expertise as a leadership speaker or trainer". Throwback I still remember starting out at 28 years old.

How Can Gossip Help Your Team?

Gossip is known to destroy teamwork, morale, create toxic, build distrust and even cause talent in your organisation to leave.

HOW TO KEEP YOUR FIRE BURNING "what gets you out of bed in the morning?"

  I have been doing what I do with teams and leaders since 1980 and what still gets me out of bed each morning today, is the same as what got me out of bed in 1980. I love theory and ideas, and I love helping other people understand theory and ideas. But …… what bring

DON'T get out of your COMFORT ZONE

Did I catch your attention? Does it seem that I’m swimming against a tide of motivational memes?