Making a Difference: Purposeful Living

Making a Difference: Purposeful Living As July came to an end, we had another one of our monthly wrap-ups to connect the dots between all of our July guests and put into context what the theme of the month meant to us. July was centred around making a difference through…

How to Pack a Punch in a Sales Pitch

How to Pack a Punch in a Sales Pitch “The business plan is the all-encompassing thesis on why the business is a good opportunity. The pitch is the entrepreneur’s defence of the opportunity,” says Danny Rimer, partner at Index Ventures, a pan-European venture capital fund. Sales is an art that…

The Post-pandemic Challenges Leaders Are Facing That You Don’t Have To

The Post-pandemic Challenges Leaders Are Facing That You Don’t Have To The business world is undergoing unprecedented changes. Ever since the pandemic, there’s been a major shift in the business landscape. Although we were in the age of digital transformation before, the pandemic just sped it up even more. New…

Designing an Optimal Life

Designing an Optimal Life It’s a fact that purpose and passion (not money!) are the greatest factors driving businesses today. The pandemic has truly shifted our mindsets to work and support organisations that we believe in. No matter the bucks, people are looking for happiness and growth in their professional…

A Superpower: Mastering the Art of Persuasion

A Superpower: Mastering the Art of Persuasion It is the 21st century, an age where ideas matter more than ever. One may call the idea the seed that when nurtured and properly cared for, evolves into a beautiful plant. We could even say that ideas are the currency of the…

The Secret Business Tool For Success? Telling Stories.

The Secret Business Tool For Success? Telling Stories. You can’t argue that persuasion is a skill that is needed in the business world. Whether you are trying to expand your customer base, convince investors to come on board or sign a deal with potential partners, all these interactions require persuasion.…

Health and Happiness for You, Me and Us

Health and Happiness for You, Me and Us The World Health Day 2022 theme of “Our Planet, Our Health” summarises the last 2 years of our lives pretty well. The pandemic has caused a major setback for humankind and has been traumatic for a lot of people in many different…

Breaking the Bias in the Workplace & Beyond

Breaking the Bias in the Workplace & Beyond Whether you’d like to admit it or not, we’ve all been a little biased at times. While some biases are harmless, certain biases are ingrained into our society and have hurt groups of marginalised people over the years. This year, the theme…

Facing an Unhappy Team? Lead by Listening

Facing an Unhappy Team? Lead by Listening When we talk about the qualities of a leader, we often refer to managerial, planning, and oratory skills. While these abilities are indispensable, we often forget the secret magic ingredient — listening. Leaders are constantly engaging with their team and when clear communication…

Emotional Intelligence: A Necessity in the New World

Emotional Intelligence: A Necessity in the New World With our evolving society and ideologies, organisations have had to change their visions to a more personal one so that their employees can gain a sense of purpose in our confusing world. Today, emotional intelligence has become just as important as technical…