[Mind Hack] How Slowing Down Will Accelerate Your Productivity
Our mind plays tricks on us. It usually tells us that if we feel busy, frantic and [somewhat] exhausted we’re working hard. The problem is that not all work has the same level of kudos. For example getting back to 11 emails compared to designing a project plan for a new product launch can take the same time […]
5 Productivity Hacks that can change your life
I love a good hack. A hack by definition is something that saves you time. Some hacks can save you a little bit of time and there are others that can completely change how you think or produce your work. I call these ‘Super Hacks’. My definition of the super hack is “something that allows […]
How To Double Your Delegation Skills
A recent executive coaching client said to me “Colin, I know that I need to delegate more, but there is something preventing me from doing it…” Delegation is one of those skills where most people say they need to ‘do it more’ but have a whole bunch of beliefs and misguided methods that prevent them […]
5 Counterintuitive Thinking Secrets of the Super Productive
You’ve probably noticed that some people are more productive than others. In the same timeframe, one person can build and launch a successful business and the other person is still struggling to come up with the business plan. I’ve noticed that it isn’t the usual things that hold people back from being super productive, […]
Five Big Presentation Mistakes
People tend to forget what you do right, but they don’t forget what you do wrong. Whenever you’re presenting, if you make any of the big mistakes that I’m about to share with you, people will remember you for all the wrong reasons. I get the opportunity to watch a lot of presentations — and […]
How to Use PowerPoint Like a Pro
Let’s be honest, most powerpoint presentations suck. They’re too complex, highly distracting and to be really frank, they’re ugly. In today’s training, you’ll discover some powerful tips for making your presentations pop. You’re about to learn the Presentation Pop Method. It will help your presentations look elegant, look beautiful, be highly engaging and support what […]
Instant Audience Engagement
Have you ever listened to a boring presentation? I was at a conference recently when the speaker got up and started speaking. In that moment, I pretty much knew instantly that this was not going to be a memorable presentation and that I was going to be incredibly bored. I remember thinking, “I’m never going […]
The New Currency of Presenting
I believe that the currency of presenting has changed. The currency of speaking from stage has shifted. It used to be about presenting information and being professional, but it has very much shifted now to creating meaning, vulnerability and engagement. I want to share with you my latest thoughts on how presenting has changed […]
Five Hot Tips for Presentation
A presentation is a high stakes situation. Have you ever stood before an audience and felt incredibly vulnerable? You may have felt like your reputation was on show. A presentation is a place where you can pretty much make or break your reputation. So I want to share with you 5 hot tips that I […]
How to Recharge Your Fuel Tanks
Today I want to have a conversation with you about how you can re-energise. I’ll show you the secret to getting back your mojo. Energy is so important to your productivity and to the profit of your business. So let’s talk about how you can refuel your energy — how you can get that energy, […]