Do you know that you can communicate your feelings and attitudes to others without even speaking? How you sit, stand, and conduct yourself physically is your body language. You send messages you may not be aware of. Your body language impacts the perceptions everyone you meet has of you and can make or break a business […]
Having good presentation skills is key to keeping learners engaged and focused, to aid learners in retaining information and to deliver your training in the best way possible. Here are some top tips for delivering a knockout presentation: Tip 1: When preparing your presentation, think about POPTA: P – Purpose – Why are you delivering the […]
In the fast-paced and competitive landscape of today’s business world, retaining skilled and satisfied employees is more critical than ever. Employee turnover not only disrupts the continuity of operations but also incurs significant costs. Surprisingly, many employers neglect to identify and address the happiness and well-being of their staff, which often leads to high turnover […]
When leading a group training session, what do you do to break the ice at the beginning of the day to get participants actively involved and in the right frame of mind for learning? Tip 1: On the first day make sure your icebreaker activity involves self-introductions. A great question to ask is: Share a […]
In an age dominated by social media connectivity, “finfluencers” wield considerable influence in shaping conversations about finances. As the region undergoes digital transformation, these voices play a crucial role for Generation Z (Gen Z), offering foundational investment concepts, cryptocurrency insights, promotional offers, and supplementing financial knowledge. Building on this landscape, recent research from CFA Institute […]
Tell us about yourself and your background. What is it that you do? I am a Master NLP certified trainer and corporate coach, with a rich background in leadership development and personal empowerment. I worked as a headhunter for 22 years and became obsessed with what made one person good at an interview and another […]
Businesses need to attract the right talent to thrive in today’s dynamic landscape. As requirements for skilled and dedicated professionals change, organisations must adopt a strategic approach to recruitment to secure the best candidates. Ryan Jackson, founder and CEO of Culture First Recruitment explores a comprehensive talent checklist that can help businesses attract the right […]
Leading a team is hard work! There are so many variables that can make the role as team leader challenging. It’s easy to get discouraged when you see that your team isn’t displaying the skills and strengths you thought they had. You’ll probably even spend some time wondering if you picked the right people. However, […]
Tell us about yourself and your background. What is it that you do? My name is Ryan Jackson, I am a serial entrepreneur, author, business mentor and family man. I have been in Dubai for 12 months now, and prior to that, I lived in Bali for 2 years. I was born and raised in […]
Unless you plan to hide in your house 24/7, you’re going to have to deal with criticism. But make no mistake: even if you stay in your house, you’re still going to be criticized; you just won’t know about it. Criticism is a part of life. Unfortunately, the more significant your accomplishments, the more criticism […]
