Over 40 episodes into the Shift Control Podcast and I’m still finding my way. It can be challenging – sustaining interest, retaining (and growing) audience numbers and getting the quality of production right. It’s
Every since its launch in the late 1980s, PowerPoint has lead the way when it comes to visually supported sales presentations. Little has changed with the much-malligned software and with the exception of a few
Professor Damian Hughes is an international speaker, coach and best selling author of the highly acclaimed “5 Steps To A Winning Mindset” In the second part of the podcast, Damian goes deeper into the
“Enthusiasm is common. Endurance is Rare.” A line taken from the brilliant book by Angela Duckworth; GRIT, The Power of Passion and Perseverance goes some way in describing what’s required for success in high
Have you ever heard of the Edelman Trust Barometer? It could be straight out of an episode of Brass Eye. Except it’s not. Established in early 50s America, Edelman has grown into one of
Making a business out of motivation, mindset and positive thinking In this episode of the Shift Control podcast I get into a conversation with Astra McNicholl who along with husband, Al, run The Itty
In the first paragraph, of the first chapter of his book, “The Science of Selling” David Hoffeld sites a Harvard Business Review report which claims that “only 37% of sales people were consistently effective.” That
“Failure is not the opposite of success. It is part of success.” I am not aware of too many businesses where failure is encouraged. It’s usually the opposite. In most, making mistakes, consistently or
“He is most powerful, who has control over himself.” Seneca. It is tough working in sales and business development, whether that’s working for yourself, as part of a team or in a partnership. Predictably,
A quick business growth survey for all business leaders… Are you really focused on business growth and development? As you read these few sentences, are you worried that you have neglected some of your