Entries by bronwynr
Are you in control of your story online?
Who are you? If someone wants to know who you are, they type your name into Google. Before the meeting, you have been googled. Before the interview, you have been googled. Before the pitch, you have been googled. What is Google saying about you? What did you give Google to say about you? It's an interesting […]
Eight Examples of Good Self-Discipline
To be self-disciplined, you need to be able to motivate yourself to meet the goals that you set for yourself. You don’t need anyone’s outside help to get done what needs to get done. You do what you said you would - whether that was said to yourself or someone else, and even if you […]
Public Speaking Success Tip – fillers
Too many people think "ums" are a sin, and let's include y'know like" as well! Sure, in an ideal world, we would all speak fluently. On the other hand, "ums" are part of conversational language, sprinkled liberally, even strategically. Your audience will not notice them, probably, forgive them if they do - only if you […]
[PP Brand story] Bold provocative
The title of this post is PP Brand. PP stands for Personalised Plate. Here in our part of Australia, and perhaps where you live too, when you register a car, you can have the registration plate combination of numbers and letters allotted to you, or you can pay more for a personalised plate. […]
What are you really selling?
What exactly are you selling?What exactly is your client or customer buying?The obvious answer, of course is, "your product or service".And that is true,until you actually have to persuade someone to buy,until "sell" involves something more than the physical exchange of money or value.Then it becomes fairly obvious that there is something more involved.Let me […]
3 aspects of imperfection to embrace
Imagine you’ve just made a mistake. How do you feel? Ready to celebrate? If a celebration is the furthest thing from your mind, you're not alone. Most people hate when they make mistakes. For one thing, it's embarrassing to get something wrong. For another, it means you haven't reached the goal you'd set for yourself. […]
Why should you open your speech with a quotation?
1. It will build your credibility. If you choose a striking quotation, or one from someone the audience knows well. If you quote someone the audience knows you call up the reputation and memory of that famous person, and that gives an additional power to the words. 2. It will support your persuasion. Before […]
Would you let your son dive into this pool? Would a story change your mind?
I love visiting waterfalls and creeks and swimming holes in the rainforest. There is beauty. There is peace. But also a sense of activity as the water moves through its environment, trickling or roaring, making music of its own and changing the landscape as it goes. This was a river, one of many, that we […]
8 Benefits of Setting Goals
Whether you want to progress in your career or develop healthier habits at home, goal setting can be an essential tool. Those who set goals are much more likely to achieve success than those who don’t. Not convinced? Check out these 8 benefits of setting goals you can expect to experience. It keeps you focused […]