Reader, Growing up I was: Shy, quiet and introverted Overweight and hid myself Didn’t feel I had any valuable opinions Now: I speak publicly for a living as a trainer and coach I’ve completed a half marathon and several 10km runs Share my views online and shamelessly promote my business How you see yourself will determine what results you get in business and life. If your business isn't where you want it to be, you don't need more trending strategies. You need to reinvent yourself and most of...

Reader, As with anything, you can do it for free, by yourself. Or you can hire someone to accelerate your progress and make it easier. I always encourage people to figure things out themselves. The value is in the process where you make mistakes and learn. But there comes a point where repeatedly going in circles doing this gets you nowhere. It can keep you stuck in the same place for too long unnecessarily because of The uncertainty and doubt wondering if you’re doing the right thing The...

Reader, The company where I work my day job is in the midst of an acquisition. This means many employees feel insecure about their jobs. When I recently conducted training, several colleagues were commenting about how people were feeling fearful. They asked me for advice (translation: reassurance they would be ok). I understand these are uncertain times that can be frightening. As the primary provider, I know this worry firsthand - of not having an income while having a family to support....