Self-promotion. What does it mean to you? To me it means anything that helps to raise my profile and reach the people I most want to work with. It’s about me but it’s not all about me, if that makes sense. So I was shocked when I Googled ‘self-promotion’ and at the top of the page was the following definition: “The action of promoting or publicising oneself or one’s activities, especially in a … [Read more...] about Stop hating self-promotion and start letting people fall in love with you
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Don’t get stuck in a compartment (with a weirdo) – celebrate your whole self
Are you old enough to remember those ancient railway carriages that had compartments? You know, the ones with bench seats that, if you were travelling on the last train home, you would avoid like the plague in case a weirdo sat next to you? Well, I do. I got stuck in one once and couldn’t get out – but that’s another story. Compartments. You get stuck in them and can’t get out. So why oh … [Read more...] about Don’t get stuck in a compartment (with a weirdo) – celebrate your whole self
Why storytelling helps you to show up rather than show off
A few years ago, when I was training to become a public speaker, I came up against a barrier. Whenever I did an exercise that required me (an introvert) to ‘go bigger’, I resisted. My worry was that people would think I was showing off. It was only after receiving consistent feedback that I wasn’t being annoying or over the top that I accepted that what felt like showing off to me was having a … [Read more...] about Why storytelling helps you to show up rather than show off
How a photograph can hold the key to compelling content
'You go down, down past the Talk of the Town....' My heart is pumping. I'm excited but nervous. I'm going to watch the hottest band in London film their new video... in front of an invited audience – including me! You know that feeling you get when you know you're in THE place to be? That's how I'm feeling right now... 'You go down Greek Street then it's underground...' I know there are … [Read more...] about How a photograph can hold the key to compelling content
How to be as irresistible as Boy George
For the past couple of months, my Trailblazing Creatives partner Nicky Moran and I have been writing about clarity in all aspects of self-promotion (see links at the end of this blog). But now we’re moving on to the second of our ‘Six Cs’, which builds on that clarity – compelling content. Over the next couple of months Nicky and I will be exploring different aspects of this topic. I’ve been … [Read more...] about How to be as irresistible as Boy George
If you really want to stand out you’ll have to mind your language
As part of my work as a public speaking coach and trainer, I facilitate a workshop called Speak Like a TED Talker, which teaches participants how to express themselves authentically, from the heart, and with diamond-sharp clarity. In the morning we play a game called ‘TED or Dead’. I read out the titles of various speeches and ask the group to decide whether or not they are TED talks or dead … [Read more...] about If you really want to stand out you’ll have to mind your language