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If there’s a topic you’d like me to cover, please do get in touch and let me know.
Learn to ask more and better questions – one conversation at a time
The best piece of advice I received from a mentor was to ask more questions.
Asking questions seems like a minor skill but can really set you apart in any conversation. If you’d like to become a better question-asker, then this is for you.
Why attention to detail sets you apart from everyone else
Think back to the last time someone shared a document or code they’d written and you were delighted.
What made the difference to the average work you see on a daily basis? I bet it was their attention to detail.
Help build the next generation of data professionals
You have your skills, interests, talents and bring a unique perspective to everything you do.
That makes you someone worth learning from and I want to invite you to entertain a thought: How can you share more of what you know and pass it on to the next generation of data professionals?
Building and nurturing professional relationships with your network
It’s important to build and nurture relationships inside your organisation and beyond.
Over the last decade I have focused on building a network that benefits the people in it and connects me with a diverse group of professionals.
Today I want to share my tips for how you can build a strong network that you enjoy and that people want to be part of.
Taking a break and doing things you love
Taking a break should be easy. As kids we all did it effortlessly. Play, explore, learn, then rest.
Somewhere along the way as we got older, we got stuck on a hamster wheel. It’s simple to jump off and take some time out but most of us still don’t do it.
This week I want to share my thoughts on taking a break and still doing things you love (even if they involve screen time).
How to approach career growth
To achieve professional growth and change you can come up with a plan, but the most important part is the starting point.
Here I explain how to get started.
Why coaching is a great way to get ahead
Coaching is a great way to get ahead in your career and personal life. Today I share how I use coaching for my professional life and personal projects and how YOU can do this too.
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.