Last week I was speaking to a great client of mine and asking him how his experience of virtual meetings had been going. He responded by saying that he has managed to squeeze in four virtual meetings, in the time it would usually take him to do one meeting in person. So needless to say, he has been saving a lot of time. However, his major concern was how the traditional ‘chit chat’ and relationship building during meetings has absolutely disappeared. People come online, ask one question about everyone’s wellbeing and jump straight into the agenda of the meeting. This is especially the case wit ..read more

Have you ever wondered why you are able to get on with some people, and why you aren’t able to get along with others? Why you feel so connected at times and yet, at other times can feel so disconnected? In this blog you will discover the secret to connection with anyone. For a lot of people these powerful moments of connection happen spontaneously and quite by chance. And when they do, most people are never really aware of what they did in order to create that connection. It happens in those moments, when you are able to share with someone an unvarnished story, your true thoughts or feelings ..read more

Have you ever wondered why you are able to get on with some people, and why you aren’t able to get along with others? Why you feel so connected at times and yet, at other times can feel so disconnected. In this blog you will discover the secret to connection with anyone. For a lot of people these powerful moments of connection happen spontaneously and quite by chance. And when they do, most people are never really aware of what they did in order to create that connection. It happens in those moments, when you are able to share with someone an unvarnished story, your true thoughts or feelings ..read more

Are your interns, candidates and graduates suffering from a lack of professional exposure, limited knowledge of the business environment and underdeveloped interpersonal or soft skills? Are they in need of attending a Workplace Readiness programme? Studies have been done that show that 85% of a company’s success lies with it’s employees’ ability to collaborate, work in teams, communicate effectively and build relationships. In other words their social and interpersonal skills.  Workplace Readiness Programmes are specifically designed to empower younger, inexperienced candidates with these comm ..read more

No other spirit has been associated with gentlemen, or just men, for that matter quite like Scotch whisk(e)y. Whether it’s the hooking punch in the mouth or just the raw and earthy process by which it is brought forth from barley and water, whisk(e)y has held a prominent place in the passage to becoming a man for centuries. Now i’m not saying every man should stop drinking everything else and only drink whisk(e)y with their morning breakfast, but I am saying that every gentleman should at least know the differences and how to appreciate them. Starting with the difference between ‘Whiskey’ and ..read more

No other spirit has been associated with gentlemen, or just men, for that matter quite like Scotch whisk(e)y. Whether it’s the hooking punch in the mouth or just the raw and earthy process by which it is brought forth from barley and water, whisk(e)y has held a prominent place in the passage to becoming a man for centuries. Now i’m not saying every man should stop drinking everything else and only drink whisk(e)y with their morning breakfast, but I am saying that every gentleman should at least know the differences and how to appreciate them. Starting with the difference between ‘Whiskey’ and ..read more

When we look at Charismatic presidents like Barack Obama or Nelson Mandela, we notice that they have the uncanny ability to get along with just about anyone. One moment they can be dancing on live television in front of the world and easily transition to presidential formality when the situation calls for it. All the while maintaining a balance of authority and approachability. So what is the secret to their charisma? Is it something only leaders are born with? The truth is confidence is definitely a part of it, but charisma isn’t just about you feeling better about yourself, it’s about invest ..read more

So you’re a protocol officer, and slowly but surely you’re getting yourself in the know when it comes to international rules of Protocol. By now you’ve learnt that a lot of what makes a great a protocol officer comes with experience. Experience you don’t have or are at least you’re slowly starting to obtain. So we have decided to help you along your journey, by giving you the five step cycle for hosting a successful International Visit. Handling affairs before arrival As a Protocol officer you need to be able to draw up a Program Proposal containing all the details of the visit clearly laid o ..read more

Many people overlook the Simplicity of Leadership. What is one leadership hack that will get you through an entirely new job market? With globalization, technological innovation and the growing number of connections among people, activities and events, today’s pace of change is relentless. People mingle like never before, forging new partnerships and creating more culturally diverse workplaces. Technology brings new surprises every day, some that can shake up entire industries in a matter of months. In these volatile, uncertain and often controversial times, effective leadership is critical ..read more