Why Selling Isn’t Your Real Problem
A lot of experienced professionals think their biggest problem is selling. They say things like: “I’m not a salesperson.” “I don’t like selling myself.” “Selling just doesn’t feel like me.” But most of the time, selling isn’t the real issue. ? Why Selling Feels Awkward I used to say exactly that. Not because I didn’t […]
The Myths of Experience – Overview
The following is the transcript from the Channel Trailer for my YouTube channel. It focuses on a new body of work that lives under the banner of The Myths of Experience. ? Most channels chase topics. This one has been circling a tension. If you’re new here, you might notice something quickly. This channel doesn’t […]
Your Experience Isn’t Too Broad
One of the most common worries I hear from experienced professionals is this: My experience is too broad. I’ve done too many things. I should have specialised more. And almost every time, that’s not the real problem. I know this one well. Because for a long time, I saw myself the same way. ? My Career […]
Why Smart Professionals Can’t Explain What They Do
If you have 20 or 30 years of experience and you still can’t explain what you do in one clear sentence, the problem isn’t you. It’s not that you’re unfocused. It’s not that you’re behind. And it’s definitely not that you lack value. The real problem is this: You’re trying to describe your work from the wrong position. And I […]
Tim Graham – Build a Fit Business
Tim Graham: Integrity Group Fitness Tim Graham runs a group fitness centre in Ballarat, Victoria called Integrity Group Fitness. Traditionally, gyms and the fitness industry have focused on short-term results through boot camps and weight loss. This view shapes how fitness centres promote their service. And it is best demonstrated by the TV show The […]
Create and Share BIG Ideas
The History of the World This Video is rated by TED itself as one of “11 Must-see TED talks”. High praise indeed! It’s by Australian Historian David Christian and it’s dramatically called “The history of our world in 18 minutes”. If you’re interested in BIG history, astronomy, chemistry, physics and biology you’ll love this talk. […]
Jon Yeo – Turn Your Passion into a Profitable Purpose
Welcome to Episode 006 of the Ideas Architect Podcast. Our Topic… In this interview, Andrew O’Brien from Partnerunning and myself, speak with Jon Yeo, curator and licensee of TEDx Melbourne. Jon is an international speaker and expert on the mindset for success and productivity. He consults with large organisations and is an advisor to a […]