The Oxford dictionary defines ‘passion’ as “an intense desire or enthusiasm for something”. Napoleon Hill describes it as “a burning desire”. We all have passions – things that we enjoy doing so much that when we are engaged in them, time seems to stop. What are your passions? In the business world this just may be your secret weapon. When things are tough and motivation is low, your passion is what will drive you forward to succeed. Every successful entrepreneur has passion behind what they do. They believe in their [...]
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Climb a mountain!
Last weekend I climbed Croagh Patrick along with two of my brothers and one of our nephews. The mountain stands 2,500 feet high, located outside Westport in Co Mayo. And having climbed it, I have huge admiration for anybody that has climbed such mountains like Kilimanjaro! Croagh Patrick is no easy climb. It’s steep and a mix of stones and gravel. Last month during the annual pilgrimage, three people needed to be airlifted off the mountain. But I have to say it gives you a great sense of achievement, more [...]
Building your self confidence
Confidence is an extraordinary quality. It affects everything from pricing and marketing, to how we handle difficult clients, how we deal with disappointment, and how we plan for the future. While you might be confident in one area, typically the area you need most to improve your confidence will lead to your biggest business breakthrough. Here’s six steps you can take to build your level of confidence. Imagine what might be different. If we can’t visualise the destination, then we can’t undertake the journey. Therefore if we can’t visualise being more [...]
7 steps to giving more effective presentations
You may think that presentation is just one of those skills that you either have or you haven’t got…..but everyone has it in them to be a good presenter. Remember that you wouldn’t be giving the presentation in the first place if you didn’t know your stuff and let this give you a confidence boost from the start. But there are a range of practical steps you can also take to make your presentations more effective: 1. Decide your seating. Decide what seating you prefer – theatre style, board-room, U-shaped, [...]
