Last week was a busy one for me with enough variety to remind me that I’m actually very lucky doing what I do. Diversity is hugely important and whilst you don’t always get what
You really need to be serious about improving your selling skills If you are thinking about getting some sales training for your staff, there are a few things worthy of consideration BEFORE you decide to
A great lesson in passion and customer engagement It has been an extraordinary week so far – counting the Springsteen gig in Croker on Sunday followed by a trip to Greystones last night to spend
Stendhal Arts Festival – in conversation with Ross Parkhill It’s always nice when two of your interests converge. Recording the latest episode of the Shift Control podcast brought my interest in marketing and my love
Sales strategy needs greater clarity, focus and a message which can be understood It sounds very simplistic, but the first rule of sales (and of anything for that matter) is to be understood. That’s
Building a brand in Belfast Whilst recording the 4th Episode of the Shift Control podcast, I got to spend some time in my favourite Belfast coffee shop, Established. Opening its doors over 2 and 1/2 years
For much of the winter, I found myself rising at 5.30am as part of a daily ritual and headed out for a walk through Belfast’s city centre, well-wrapped up with any one of a
After a free weekend, we were back at it again on Sunday. We lost. But I think there was a learning in that defeat – the first half was played at a level of
For me, is the measure of how good a film or drama is, that you remember the soundtrack as well as any of the detail of the characters and the story narrative. I thank
Wise words from Charles Bukowski I’m not sure when this poem was written – given that Bukowski died in spring 1994, it’s at least 22 years old but most likely older. Certainly lost none