Two rules and a bunch of practical tips to make one on ones better. — My pet hate is ineffective 1 on 1s. They’re cringeworthy…like Ricky Gervais’ monologues at the Golden Globes. Actually, I find Ricky quite funny. But there’s nothing funny about crap 1 on 1’s. Admittedly, I’ve been on both sides — I’ve had managers who were terrible at 1 on 1s and…

Engineer prompts without being a prompt engineer — Picture this: you’re at your desk completing the draft of your latest post, creative juices flowing like a bubbling mountain spring. You know what they say — a picture’s worth a thousand words. So, naturally, you’re on the hunt for that perfect image to capture the essence of your story…

A journey into my love child with ChatGPT and Bubble.io — Since the dawn of time, there have been some key leap-step moments in history. Like the time a monkey first used a rock as a tool. Or when a caveman first discovered fire. …

Boost professional development through athletic discipline — As the light of daybreak creeps over the horizon on another mundane Monday, a lone figure strides across the dew-kissed grass with determination and purpose. …

Strategies for hunting recognition without sacrificing remuneration — As midnight rolls around, Jane is firmly planted in front of her laptop, eyes fixated on the glowing screen as she feverishly writes. Another morning looms, and she’ll be showing up at her day job with bags under her eyes — yet again. She’s been writing for hours, scratch that…

The unravelling of Twitter’s blue checkmark status symbol — Once upon a time in the Twitterverse, the blue checkmark nestled next to a user’s name was a beacon of recognition and credibility, bestowing upon them the coveted status of a verified account. But in recent months, and certainly in the past few days, a startling transformation has befallen this…

A candid look at cocaine in corporate culture — On a balmy October evening, Singapore city’s financial district was abuzz with activity. In a dimly lit corner of an upscale bar, an anonymous group of young professionals huddled together, their laughter drowning out the clinking of glasses and hum of the crowd. But beneath the veneer of conviviality lay…

Four reasons why support can equal sales. — If you’re a content creator who sells products or services online, you know that providing great customer service is critical to your business. It’s one of the most important ways to create repeat customers — turning one-time buyers into lifelong fans. However, unlike most big successful software-as-a-service companies, content creators…

Now could be a great time to incorporate a PLG strategy in your sales-led B2B startup. — Let’s be honest. Making sales is difficult in an environment with high inflationary pressures, rising interest rates, and volatility within supply chains. Traditional outbound marketing and sales methods rely on identifying clients we know are likely a good fit and then engaging a decision-maker to uncover whether they suffer the…