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5-Step Framework to Epic Storytelling

There’s a lot of noise about how to be “influential” as an expert right now. Recently I’ve been asked to take part in a lot of discussions about “thought leadership” and the keys to “personal branding”. The truth is, in 2025, being influential isn’t about having a huge platform. It’s ...

Forget Purpose. Start Here Instead: The Real Reason Brilliant Experts Stay Stuck In The Shadows.

The conventional wisdom around personal branding has it all wrong. I’ve watched countless brilliant experts and thought leaders get stuck in an endless loop of “finding their purpose” – waiting for their true value to magically reveal itself with enough soul-searching and vision boards. Here’s what I know after years ...

7 Stories That Make Experts Unforgettable (Most Miss #4)

The most painful moments as experts and leaders aren’t the ones where we fail – they’re the ones where we freeze. You know that feeling. You’re about to step up to present your ideas in a crucial meeting or situation. The perfect moment arrives to share that story that would ...

How to Win Respect (Without Saying a Word)

There’s a lot of noise about what makes a great leader. Have you noticed how much of it focuses on speaking, presenting, and “commanding the room”? But here’s what I’ve discovered after years of working with influential leaders: The most powerful move isn’t about what you say at all.I recently had ...

How To Make Your Brand More Personal

You’ve built something incredible—a business, a vision, a distinguished career. But no matter how hard you try to get your message out there, it often feels like you’re not getting the impact you want.If that sounds familiar, it’s likely because the “traditional” way of getting your brand out there just ...

How Oprah became Oprah…

Ever have that feeling that you’ve been trying so hard to be recognised as an expert in your field, but end up feeling like just another voice in the crowd?It’s tough, especially when you’re putting in all this effort, and it still feels like you’re not making a real impact.That’s ...