The Human Touch in the time of Covid the Barbarian This blog and podcast was originally published with the title, “Love For Sale,” highlighting the fact that in times where the literal human touch is restricted, the psychological human aspect of the customer experience becomes paramount. The idea is that people buy ‘love’ as...
Sensory Marketing in the time of Covid the Barbarian
Sensory Marketing in the Time of Covid the Barbarian – a blog, podcast, and vlog. My Nan went blind in the latter part of her life. I was in awe of her throughout my childhood. Before I could help, I would watch her put the potatoes on the...
Transforming Your Experience of Networking
Transforming Your Experience of Networking Sam Dyer has been doing such a smooth, professional job of hosting our online networking meetings, while Jacqui and Justin have made certain everything moves seamlessly in the background. It is said that when something looks easy, that’s because of all the hard work that goes on behind the...
TBN 2020 – A Time for Heroes?
Network and Net Worth You may have heard it said that your, “Network is Your Net Worth,” and that your, “Net Worth is Your Network.” I’ve always valued my ever expanding network at TBN and EBW, but I am utterly convinced I have not valued it nearly highly enough. A bit like an insurance...
Diving Deeper
Diving Deeper What do Mother Teresa, a diabolical apparition in a bloodbath of a swimming pool, and The Full Monty have in common? Isn’t it obvious? Such is the diversity of keynote deliveries our members and visitors enjoy at The Boardroom Network! November’s breakfast meeting of our Dorset group was treated to a three-course...
From Healthcare to Halloween and from Firewalking to living without Fear or Frustration
From Healthcare to Halloween, Firewalking to Living without Fear or Frustration! You Can’t Put A Price On Your Health Alex Budd, owner of the local franchise of WPA, launched our keynote presentations. Having lived abroad in Sydney for seven and a half years, and Brisbane for five, Alex is often asked, “What are you...
Let Them Eat Cake
Let Them Eat Cake! I always think that someone who chooses to attend The Boardroom Network shows really good taste! Today’s breakfast meeting added even more dimensions to reinforce that thought. Anyone who has ever eaten one of Michael Collins chocolates from Chocablock will know in an instant just how amazing they taste. Add...
Professional Business Growth without the Hiccups
Professional Business Growth without the Hiccups Building a successful business is all about cash flowing into an organisation that demonstrates professional accountability in all its policies, practices, and procedures. Often it is necessary to seek Commercial Funding to break through to the next level of performance, and as soon as you grow, your systems...
People in the Age of Technology Productivity and Getting Paid
A powerfully personal focus was the common theme of this month’s Wiltshire presentations. Tom Hadley encouraged us to keep developing new skills; Ian Skinner exhorted us to produce more by working smarter, not harder; Chris Hughes explained how the personal touch can make sure we get paid and keep the business; finally, I shared...
The Importance of People
The Importance of People In business, as in life, the big ‘why’, the greater purpose, always comes back to people and our relationships with them. Another packed room at Chilworth Manor sizzled with Summertime goodwill – as is very evident from Justin’s photographs. His images reflect the fact that face-to-face, person-to-person networking adds dimensions...