Networking: Beyond the Card Exchange Networking is not merely about accumulating business cards or exchanging QR codes; it is about building meaningful connections and cultivating long-lasting relationships. It requires a growth mindset and an openness to learning and evolving. During the session I highlighted that effective networking is about active listening, genuine engagement, and offering […]
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As a management consultant specialising in coaching female founders, I’ve had the privilege of working closely with inspiring women who lead startups. While the entrepreneurial landscape has become more inclusive, female-owned startups still face unique challenges when it comes to scaling their businesses. Recognising and addressing these challenges is crucial for fostering a thriving ecosystem
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Some years ago I was working with an organisation in the Middle East that was establishing a new network of business angels, and a fund for startups. As part of the design and implementation, we built in the requirement that the startups we supported should have access to the services of a business coach or
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Just a couple of days after publishing my last post on community, I was diagnosed with Covid! Despite being double-jabbed and boosted, I caught the virus and it has not been ‘just a sniffle’ but rather more like the feeling of being trampled on by elephants. Yes I know there are have millions of posts,
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I have worked remotely most of my working life, starting in late 1980’s, yes, even back in the last century there was such a thing as ‘virtual teams’ (although I am sure we did not refer to ourselves as such). When I started working from home, I was an employee working for a consultancy with
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The first day of the congress is always focused on topics which address the concerns and needs of the GEN country organisations and their delegation. The morning was spent hearing from a number of GEN country leaders and small group discussions, some in the large plenary session, and then the afternoon in focused country groups.
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Sunday was a good time to relax and great old friends as they started to arrive in Bahrain for #GEC2019. The ubiquitous WhatsApp groups have been set up, and the consistent ‘pinging’ heralding a new message will be the background notes for the week as everyone shares info of meet-ups, tales of late flights, and
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The annual meeting of over 170 countries all coming together to celebrate, learn and network all things entrepreneurship has been a major highlight of my year for nearly 10 years now. Over the years I have made many friends who, like me, have continued to work in the ecosystem in a range of areas, from
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In a few weeks I will be embarking on quite a shift in my working and living status. Like many people in the consultancy field, I will be joining the tribe of ‘Global Nomads’. After eight years of being an ‘immigrant’ or ‘Ex-pat’, I will be living a much more itinerant lifestyle. Whilst my
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I’ve been a fan of the work of Guy Kawasaki for some time – so have no problems with sharing this great visual:
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