We all know how important first impressions are. But did you know that you only have a 7-second window to make a positive impact when you first meet someone? To put it bluntly, there is no room for error if you want to make a brilliant impression in an interview, business meeting or client presentation. … Read more
If you are working from home, chances are that virtual meetings have become a regular part of your week. There is no denying that virtual meetings are an invaluable tool for connecting with everyone from prospects and clients to colleagues and remote team members at a time when Covid restrictions prevent us from gathering in … Read more
A new workplace etiquette is being adopted in the wake of the COVID-19 pandemic to stop the spread of the virus and create a healthy working environment. With the continuing rise in Coronavirus infections, remote working is likely to remain the norm for many of us for the foreseeable future. A recent poll revealed that … Read more
This week workers in many countries across the world were advised to work from home, if at all possible, in a bid to stop the spread of COVID-19. While some of you will already be used to working remotely, for others this will be a complete change to their regular routine. We have put together … Read more
The coronavirus is changing the way we navigate daily life, from avoiding handshakes to steering clear of crowded public places. At the same time, the vast majority of us do not have the luxury of being able to retreat to a sunny desert island for the next few months. Life must go on, albeit with … Read more
Do you know the difference between your I.Q. and your E.Q? If the answer is no, then it is high time to find out, especially if you want to make the most of any career opportunities coming your way this year. Professional networking site LinkedIn has identified emotional intelligence as one of the top five … Read more
Are you ruining your chances of getting a new job without even realising it? Here are five bad habits that should be avoided at all cost if you want to make a great impression during an interview. The saying ‘You never get a second chance to make a first impression’, is never more true … Read more
This article was originally published in Spanish in the April edition of Gentleman Mexico. In business as in life we only get one opportunity to make a first impression. This is especially true in today’s fast-paced corporate world where just one inconsiderate or badly worded email could dent your professional reputation. In recent years, many … Read more
The prospect of spending a whole day or evening talking to a group of strangers can strike a bolt of fear into even the most confident of people. However, for many professionals, networking is still one of the most effective ways of forging long-lasting and fruitful business relationships. Despite all the advances in modern technology, … Read more
Millennials are a generation whose reputation precedes it. Type the word ‘Millennial’ into Google and the Worldwide Web throws up a myriad of results that scream “lazy”, “selfish” and “workshy”. Probe a little deeper and you can add “narcissistic”, “entitled” and “selfie-obsessed” to this rather unflattering picture. Why are we seemingly so quick to write … Read more
