Learn How To Manage Your Time Better By Managing Your Energy - Robyn Pearce from GettingAGrip.com shares some great tips on how to manage time better from her latest book "Getting a Grip on Time Management". Manage your energy, not your time and plan your day to suit your energy levels so that you do the most complex tasks when your energy level is high. Take breaks and manage your workflow to match your ultradian rhythm. Chunk like activities. Don’t do the “one last thing” and squeeze in too much. Get ready first and plan your day.b2m.co.nz/time-management

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How To Overcome 5 Conversational Blind Spots - Robyn Vintiner from Rejuvenate Life discusses “Conversational Intelligence” by Judith Glaser and explains how to overcome five conversational blind spots. 1: Assuming others see, feel and think as we do. 2: Not recognising the impact of fear & distrust on how we see & interpret reality. 3: Inability to stand in each other’s shoes when we are fearful or upset. 4: Assuming we remember what others say. 5: Assuming meaning resides in the speaker not the listener. b2m.co.nz/conversational-blind-spots

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Andrei Polgar’s new book “The Age of Anomaly” provides clarity and shows that understanding financial calamities and being prepared are not rocket science. Analysing some economic calamities, drawing parallels and finding common denominators all help to spot financial storms. Dedicate energy to becoming more resilient to withstand future shocks. By becoming good at spotting financial storms as well as resilient you’ll be far better prepared than the average person. See b2m.co.nz/age-of-anomaly

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Word of Mouth Marketing for Not-For-Profit Organisations - Alan Casey is the co-founder of Word of Mouth Marketing That Works.

Not-for-profit organisations are purpose-led and they have a broad group of stakeholders. There are well-placed to use Word of Mouth Marketing effectively, but it must be planned and managed. Their purpose must be applicable and relevant to all stakeholders, so that they can form a tribe of advocates. WoM:NFP is an online learning course of 8 modules that is free to registered charities. See b2m.co.nz/word-of-mouth-marketing

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Neill Glover from Land IQ Insights describes the history, present and future applications of Spatial Intelligence. Mapping events in time and space creates 2D or 3D maps and 3D fly throughs that show complex information in a form that is easy to understand. This enables effective and timely decision-making and cost-savings, such as which specific areas of a field to spray or re-sow. Identifying plant stress & nutritional deficiencies is being worked on now. Visit b2m.co.nz/spatial-intelligence

Mike Boyle is the MD of Sales Shift Global. He talks about his latest book “Sales Shift” and the new Sales DNA. Sales People need to change from being product experts telling prospects all about products to consultants asking probing questions to help prospects gain a deeper understanding of their problems. They can learn from the curious mind of a child. The four pillars of coaching are: fitness, skills, technique & mindset. They apply to sales as well as sport. Visit b2m.co.nz/sales-shift

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Ross Tilson shares his insights from selling industrial products globally for major international companies. One hallmark is being client facing. This must be driven from the top. All employees need to understand their role. Cascading Strategies ensure that all activities are aligned. Avoid micro-management & silo mentality. Ask customers about their experience with your company. Understand their problems & shape their thinking. Build a Safety Culture. Visit b2m.co.nz/high-performance-companies

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Steven Renata is the co-owner and CEO of Kiwa Digital. Cultural Intelligence (CQ) is the ability to manage cultural diversity. Go beyond feeling nice and help people express their culture. The Global Shift to Digital Consumption The average person interacts with 30 Apps per month and spends 3 hours per day on a smart device. There is a massive opportunity to educate people using App technology. Air NZ is using Maori language & culture as point of difference. Visit b2m.co.nz/cultural-intelligence

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Jennifer Corcoran is an Introverted Entrepreneur. She tells her story of becoming an entrepreneur and how she has used social media to raise her profile with the important elements of Know, Like and Trust. Be part of a supportive network of positive people. Guest blogging can be very effective. Repurpose your content. Her three tips are: BE SOCIAL, BE CONSISTENT and GIVE! 80% is sharing, inspiring, educating and giving and only 20% should be soft selling. Visit b2m.co.nz/social-media-tips

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Great Tips For Successful Video Production And Marketing

George Dawes is a freelance filmmaker. He shares some Great Tips For Successful Video Production And Marketing. Start with the Objective, what you want your video to achieve and how you will measure success. Next comes Strategy, how you will achieve this. Tactics, the video comes third. Define your audience & why they will watch your video. Have one key message that is simple & easy to understand. Don’t just tell your story, make sure you are Selling your story! Visit b2m.co.nz/video-production

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