Emotional Intelligence
How to increase your influence at work
Here are 5 quick ways you will incrementally increase your influence within your company and beyond. 1. Share how I work, how far we’ve come
11 March 2026
Here are 5 quick ways you will incrementally increase your influence within your company and beyond. 1. Share how I work, how far we’ve come
Last night, I chatted on Radio 702 with Wasanga Mehana about Becoming a leader without a title, and how to be more influential in 2026.
Do you ever get irritated with your team — and then wonder if you’re being too harsh? Work comes back almost right. Deadlines slip. You
There’s nothing quite like bad publicity to get people talking. The moment an advert is censored or removed, it gains a life of its own—circulating
Public speaking is more than just delivering a message—it’s about connecting with your audience, engaging their emotions, and leaving a lasting impact. Whether you’re speaking
Yoke van Dam and Thomas Ramstad recently had a podcast episode on: How to empower your teams. Here are some of the core insights. Are
Empowerment isn’t just a leadership buzzword—it’s the foundation of a high-performing team. When leaders empower their people, they create a workplace where accountability, trust, and
My mom was recently asked to speak at her friend’s 70th birthday party,
and I gave her a few pointers to write her speech. See if the structure works for you.
(this is a real photo of my sister’s dog Bela)
While waiting for a hotel room in Dubai, I received a last-minute booking to speak at the Association’s Indaba, where I had to quickly adapt my message to address the unique challenges associations face. Drawing on my leadership experience with Toastmasters and the Professional Speakers Association, I crafted a talk that offered actionable strategies for improving member engagement and driving conversions.
Do you get overlooked for promotion? Do you feel that what your clients see of you online underwhelms them compared to when they meet you?