So you are under pressure, you might be in a job interview. You might be in a board meeting. You might be taking part in a panel discussion. You might be going on TV or radio or taking part in a podcast. But unless you’ve prepared some things to say, you could find yourself telling a Titanicdote.
I’ve got a bit of a challenge on with somebody. I’m trying to convince them that having an opinion and sharing it is a really good idea.
Now you might be in the camp of: “Oh, no way. I’m not sharing my personal opinions anywhere or with anyone because that’s the recipe for disaster. That’s the road to ruin.”
I, however, believe you absolutely must share your opinions and your experiences and your thinking about things so that people understand what you stand for, who you are, and where you’re coming from.
More women in top management leads to higher profits. Firms with 30% women senior leaders can project a15% boost in profitability when compared with male-run organisations.
If you’ve been occupied fighting fires and planning out a million different scenarios for most of the year so far, it might be time to revisit your visibility, as a leader.
Here’s a bit of how-to for you when it comes to speaking and presenting. It’s an advanced idea for sharing information. Even if you can’t deploy it straight away, at least you’ll know the theory of it.
How to get started with an employee brand champion programme.
Convince the board: low cost brand reach and an authentic approach to reflecting diversity.
Rethink a ‘leaders only’ approach as to who can share key messages.
Identify a diverse range of potential champions from facilitated workshops, around raising profile.
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