Nudges, Ideas and a sprinkle of career advice
This is where you’ll read from me. It’s a mix of nudges that encourage you to take the next bold step, ideas that help you make a change and advice so you can avoid the mistakes I made along the way.
From my keyboard to you. No ChatGPT involved, just a bunch of honest writing, usually done in the morning hours before the world wakes up.
I hope you enjoy it and I’d love to hear from you, so feel free to comment on these posts.
Networking on LinkedIn
When you connect with people on LinkedIn, let them know why you’d like to connect. This is important if they’ve never met you.
Eat the frog
The time is now and I promise: things always seems bigger than they actually are, so eat the frog, get it done and breathe easy.
The beauty of time (and of being patient)
Our dreams and aspirations tend to become reality much slower than we want and expect and I think that’s a good thing.
How to close the open drawers
Are there tasks and things you avoid dealing with because they’re not fun, maybe scary, maybe annoying but they still need to be done?
They’re what I call “open drawers”. Every time you think about them but don’t address them, it’s like bumping your shin against an open drawer.
How to network at a tech conference
We’re back to in-person events and with that comes planning, preparation and getting used to face to face interactions again. Here are my top tips for making the most of your time at tech conferences.
How to tackle imposter syndrome
Imposter syndrome can cripple our confidence but if we trust the judgement of those around us more than we trust the negative self-talk, then we have a chance of rising to the occasion.
How to ask better questions
Asking better questions is a great way to build relationships, get better results, achieve your goals and get better answers from others.
How do you identify opportunities in your life?
It’s great to say yes to the right things but how do you identify opportunities in your life in the first place?
How to get motivated
Don’t wait for motivation to show up at your door. Create your own momentum for success with the tips I share in this blog.
Journaling for goal setting and more
Journaling has been a blessing for me and helped me focus on my goals, take steps to achieve them and has even helped reduce my anxiety. In this week’s blog and video I share how I’ve benefitted from journaling and how you can incorporate it into your daily routines.
What is minimalism and how can it make your life easier and better?
Minimalism has been a game changer for me in the last decade and in this blog and video I’m sharing the impact it had on me and how it made my life a lot better.
How to ask better (and more) questions
Find your own style for asking better questions and asking more of them. We’re generally tempted to do too much talking in a conversations and we all benefit from taking a pause and listening more.