Ask any stand-up comedian about their worst nightmare. From the rookie getting on a stage for the very first time to the veteran having made thousands of people laugh, the answer would be unanimous. And that answer would be… the infamous “tough crowd”. Whether you are a professional trainer or a corporate professional having to […]
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Concept Mapping for Excellence in Learning Programs
Developing quality educational programs is a difficult task. No matter which instructional design methodology one adopts, it is vital to ensure that outcomes, assessments, instructional methods, and learning content are all in alignment to ensure an effective learning experience. Designing education is a complex task that requires organization and attention to detail. Missing one critical […]
Leadership Lessons
After spending over twenty years in the corporate world and the last few years working in a start-up company, there is no doubt in my mind that it is the people who make all the difference in the success of any organization and they need to be nurtured very carefully. The role of a leader […]
Book Review: Leading High Performers, The Ultimate Guide to Being a Fast, Fluid and Flexible Leader by Eric Snow
Eric Snow is a true leader; having played in the NBA for over 14 years, leading and coaching players on the basketball court and learning from some of the best leaders, Eric is an authority on leadership. My first thought when picking up the book was ‘How can I as a businesswoman learn leadership or […]
The Advantages of Delivering Business Coaching Online
If anyone had told me twenty years ago that I would be working globally with my clients, using a video service that did not cost me anything, I would never have believed them. For those of you old enough to remember, once upon a time video conferencing cost a fortune, and was only used by […]
5 Steps To Creating A Successful Online Coaching Program
First of all, why online coaching over traditional coaching? Well, you can escape the ‘Time for Money’ trap, work from home OR anywhere in the world, monetize your passion, expertise and experience, make a difference in other people’s lives, get fast action results – from problem to promise, you can make lots of money as […]
Freelance Consulting: Getting Started
People often ask me how I got into high-level consulting. A consultant works with the management of a business to improve the profitability of the business. Working with the top management, you can rest assured the consultant is a very highly paid individual. Some consultants charge $100 to $500 per hour. Others charge $1,500 to […]
Boxing Inside the Box!
On different occasions and in inspirational speeches I usually hear the advice “Think outside the box”. I have always found this hard to do. The problem with reflecting could be my own problem, however, let’s elucidate the disparity between thinking inside and outside the box and reach a viable conclusion about what’s practical. Objectively thinking, […]
Back to Basics
Thousands of new business books are published every year. While I truly appreciate the contribution of so many authors, and this article is by no means to underestimate the good books and literature out there… The interesting part is that you read on the cover of most of these newly published books “An International Best […]
BYOD to Training
According to eMarketer, around 92% of mobile Internet users in the Middle East have at least finished high school. They are in love with their mobile devices/tablets and would like to carry them to their corporate training sessions. Bringing Your Own Device (BYOD) to training is tempting, but the risks can be high. Organizations must […]