Trusted Authority - The Podcast

No matter the industry or profession you're in right now, the skills that have gotten you to where you are may not necessarily propel you further. Technology, especially AI, is disrupting and reshaping nearly every profession and industry at an unprecedented pace. So, what can you do to future-proof yourself while staying true to your core strengths and values? How can you ensure you remain releva...

Over the last few weeks the focus has been on pivoting, reinventing and shifting gears and that's been for a reason because I'm in the midst of my 4th pivot and only slowly getting a clearer picture as to what it is. So I wanted to set the scene, start the conversion and taking a leave out of my own book and work out loud. Now I haven't quite worked out as loud as I would usually do it myself, sim...

Did you know that the level of trust is directly correlated with your profitability, especially when you're in a serviced based profession? And: it's now meaurable and trackable. This week's episode will give you mindblowing insights from a research this week's guest conducted as part of her MBA studies and trust me when I say: you want to take notes because trust is becoming the competitive advan...

Leaders realise the importance and value of turning their employees into brand ambassadors and elevate the company brand through personal brands. However, a common concern that comes up is the worry pretty much every company addresses with me: that their staff's LinkedIn profiles were attracting recruiters and their talents are getting poached left, right and center. First things first- It's a ver...

Building a personal branded presence or personal branded business doesn't mean you have to do it alone and you definitely don't have to do it all. Truth told- I've had support for many years across various aspects, from designing content to setting up systems, automating workflows, building sales funnels, … you name it, I probably had help and today I'm very excited to bring on the powerhouse who'...

Where to focus first - your personal brand or your business brand, especially when it comes to monetising your IP? What's the difference between your executive brand and leadership brand? And how can you best build an ecosystem of all of the above to create ripple effects from one to the other? This and a lot more is what we cover in this episode. Personal Brand: This is all about who you are as a...

There are 2 ways how you can monetise your personal brand - either through building a community and giving other people access to it aka leveraging the exposure of brands to an audience that you've grown and nurtured and either doing bonded deals or affiliate marketing. Or: and this is what I'm passionate about: systemising, packaging and monetise your IP by building a portfolio of income streams,...

In this day and age, most first interactions happen online and it's not just the presence of the bad but also the absence of the good that forms the perception we have about others, meaning: if we can't find someone or their profiles are outdated, we immediately form an option about this person and draw conclusions along the line that they are not up to date or their skills are not up to date and...

I've you've been wondering how to build your personal brand and presence online through content but either not sure how to get started, worried about negative comments or not sure how to manage restrictions from your company doing so - this interview is for you! Mitch King is joining us in this week's episode to share his journey and experience creating content on LinkedIn, some of his learnings w...

This is part 2/2 of a mini-series on career reinvention and redeign. In part 1 (epi 106), we discussed the 5 most common reasons that justify a career change or pivot. If you haven't listened yet, I'd highly recommend to do so because everyone gets in a funk, everyone gets annoyed sooner or later with their team members, their bosses, their projects and tasks. That doesn't mean it's time to hand i...

Leadership has changed over time and continues to evolve as we're seeing so many shifts and changes in the economy and world of work. However, most of us still think of leaders are those loud, extraverted and very confident, charismatic people. Until today because this week's interview and insights will show you that there is power in being quiet. Megumi Miki is joining us to share some of her ins...

Whether you're already in the midst of pivoting your career and/or business, you consider a change but not quite sure in which direction or you know exactly what your next chapter should look like but when it comes to actually making the transition ... different story - this 2-part series is for you! In this first part, I explore the 5 most common reasons that justify a change because let's be hon...

Trust is an interesting concept. It's invisible, it's intangible and yet, it is THE most important aspect when it comes to human interactions and relationships which are the foundations for everything beyond that. The way how we build, manage and rebuild trust has changed and continues to evolve. So naturally, questions come up, like: What is the future of trust? How will it be reflected in Web4.0...

How to increase your influence, establish your authority and impact outcomes, also when you don't have the official title to do so? This was the main focus for a virtual keynote I gave recently for the ACMP - the Association of Change Management Professionals in May as some of the biggest challenges for change, project or program managers is to be recognised for their contribution and relevance. A...

Whether you're already a seasoned speaker, may it be paid or unpaid and want to take it up a notch to get bigger engagements or more of a regular event or you want to explore the world of professional public speaking further, this episode is a special treat for you as we're covering the marketing assets, systems and processes you need to leverage public speaking to build and boost your personal br...

The Recession-Proof Executive Recession, high inflation, increasing energy prices, rising interest rates, layoffs and replacement by technology advancements – truth told: there is a lot of uncertainty going on in the market and no matter which profession, industry or even level of seniority you are in – now is the time to get active, and take control over your career and future. As much as the cur...

Whilst most people associate effective communication skills with what and how things are said, not many consider what hasn't been said / how to listen to understand rather than just to respond. Interesting facts: We spend 55% of our day listening, yet only 2% of people know how to listen.​ We speak at 125 words or minute, we think at 900 words per minute and there's an 11% chance that what we say...

Maybe you've already considered working with a coach because you've heard others raving about it, or you have already worked with a coach and wonder which type of coaching is best for your next step in your career. Wherever you are in your journey, this episode is for you, as I give you the lay of the land when it comes to coaching. Yes, there are a lot of cowboys in the industry, and not all type...

Have you ever wanted to be a fly on the wall and listen in to what coaches talk about when they get together? Well, today is your lucky day! Because the coaches corner is back! The idea of getting together 3 coaches - who also happen to be very close friends beyond work - came to life early January as the regular catch ups we had over the last nearly 2 years with the 2 incredible ladies, Dr Maike...

The only constant we have in this more complex world of work we live in is change so staying ahead of the curve, learning and growing your mind-, skill-, and tool set is a non-negotiable. However, especially most recently with so much conversation going on around AI and how technology can already replace certain skill sets, professions and disrupts industries, the question is: where, when and in w...

Have you ever heard the term 'educational wellness'? If not - you should because it is the answer to the question what it takes to stay relevant and ahead in this fast-paced and constantly changing world of work. Dr Michael Rosemann joins me for this week's Trusted Authority - The Podcast interview to discuss the future of education, more specifically the future of higher education, to prepare us...

The higher you climb, the less it comes down to your personal technical skills and hands on capabilities for the role. Building and having relevant capability is the cost of entry but the more influence and responsibilities you have, the more it is about looking and working 2, 3, 5 steps because as a Trusted Authority, your job is to stay up to date with the latest trends and topics for your area...

If you snooze, you lose! Technology fast-tracks the changes we see and experience in today's and tomorrow's world of work and that impacts businesses, careers and leadership. The question is - where is AI at right now, what changes have we seen already in this short window since it has been made available to the wider public and of course: how to best leverage it to future-proof yourself? This - a...

Being a Trusted Authority means being able to translate complex and technical information into language that is easy to understand and compelling to your decision makers and requires a deep understanding of a particular subject matter. However, since we live in a world where new tech, ideas and tools pop up every 2 seconds, it also comes down to being able to understand them and being able to conn...

While we all can speak, giving a keynote presentation or facilitate a strategy day or run transformational workshops is a different level of speaking. There is a good reason why keynote speakers have a higher rate than trainers or facilitators who educate on a certain framework or teach a specific methodology. Keynotes and pitches are designed to change minds, to inspire to take actions and to lea...