In life we are all leaders in some form or another, and as leaders we need to be in a constant state of shifting. Shifting is a matter of moving progressively and purposely from where you are now, to where you want to be in the future. In this video Lisa McInnes-Smith…
We have just entered into a brand new financial year and it’s time to plan and prepare for the next 12 months. With 45% of people unhappy in their current jobs and depression at an all time high, things aren't looking good! In this video Sam Cawthorn shares with us…
Only 7% of our communication is words, 38% is the tone in which we say something, while the most powerful form of communication is body language at a staggering 55%. In this video, communication expert Chris Helder shares some insights into how to read body language and reveals the power…
The world is witnessing a huge modality shift in the banking and retail worlds, with mobile devices becoming the preferred method of payment. While some companies are embracing this shift and prospering, others are struggling to keep up with where consumer behaviour is heading.
It is time we got back in touch with the importance of the relationships we have with the customer. Specifically: • We need to stop seeking cost-savings in ways that damage relationships with the customer
Only those who have managed to fail greatly have succeeded greatly. While many fortune 500 companies where laying off and going through massive changes at the start of the Global Financial Meltdown, PepsiCo CEO Indra Nooyi decided to do something different. She travelled around the world boosting her employee’s morale…
We have just finished our DARE showcase series for 2011. Both events were a huge success so watch out for 2012, which we promise will be even bigger and better! To view the photos from the showcases go to our Facebook page and watch this space for the speaker highlights…
We are excited to announce Dr Adam Fraser's new keynote topic 'The Third Space' which is the ideal follow on from Adam's previous topic ‘The Art of FLOW’. 'The Third Space' keynote is a high energy look at how we 'show up' in our different tasks, roles and environments in both our business and…
We are excited to announce Dr Adam Fraser’s new keynote topic ‘The Third Space’ which is the ideal follow on from Adam’s previous topic ‘The Art of FLOW’. In this video Adam shares with us exactly what ‘The Third Space’ is, how we can utilise it, and why it is…
Everyone can maintain contact with their clients – but how do you move from a contact to a connection? A long term client that ‘sticks’ with you for five, ten or even twenty years? The key is to provide not only great value, but to also in becoming their trusted…
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When I was an academic (in a previous life) I noticed that people in this environment were drawn to complexity. They would always find the most complicated way to explain something and always gravitated towards the most complex solution to a problem. My take on the driver for this behaviour…
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Michael Degnan (of SapientNitro and Engagement Banking fame) and myself headed down to the Starbucks at One Penn Plaza in New York City with the objective of recording our experience of processing a mobile payment using the Starbucks App for the iPhone. The App links your phone to your pre-paid…
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Chunk Up! – This is a tool which is powerful in figuring out what is “most important” in every situation. From making sure the “big picture” is in mind, to prioritizing tasks and not “sweating the small stuff”, this is a tool which will help in the clarity of what…
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In this video, you will be pushed from a paradigm of internal competition and control to a paradigm of collaboration. Specifically, we will discuss how: As organisations get more sophisticated, we drive our silos deeper Innovation in the future is just as likely to come from breaking down the silos…
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I had a great conversation with Ken Wallace on the weekend, who's not only a cracking screenwriter but also has the pleasure of being my brother-in-law. He has recently had his second child, and was saying how he thinks in general people consider the way that they parent, 'normal'. Everyone…
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My clients often ask me which web services I use and why. At first, I advocated the Cloud as a way of saving money and avoiding cruel and unnatural suffering at the hands of in-house IT. But after a while, I realised that the most disruptive impact created by the…
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Ever wondered what it's like when you die?Been in a situation where death may simply be easier?Wondered what it would be like if you could bounce out of your rut to a life where you are in control?Have you ever wondered what you would do if you were given a…
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The following was taken from a Harvard Business Review article! Do you have trouble concentrating? Find yourself easily distracted? Before getting in a tizzy that you have attention deficit disorder or something worse, check your stress level. New research shows that stress interferes with attention. The good news is that…
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Recognised as a National Living Treasure, John Bell is a trailblazer in the development of Australian theatre, with leadership lessons to share of Shakespearian magnitude.
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Inspiring teams to jump start organizational change
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International Speaker Hall of Fame presenter Lisa McInnes-Smith has an extraordinary capacity to inspire audiences to make tangible leader-shifts in behaviour.
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Tech enthusiast, Creator, former Banking CEO: Matthias Kroener is a highly respected thought leader when it comes to planning, building and operating disruptive and customer-centric banking business models.
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Scott Bales is a global futurist, innovation & digital strategist, serial entrepreneur, keynote speaker at TEDx and a best-selling author
