The networking lever you’re not pulling hard enough

When you hear networking, what’s the first thing that comes to mind? If it’s not LinkedIn, you may be missing a beat. If you’re like most people, the first idea that popped into your head was probably walking into a room full of strangers, balancing a warm wine in one hand and small talk in the […]

Your credibility is your currency 

Sales don’t start at the pitch – they start way before it.  Because like it or not, you’re always selling. Whether it’s landing a new role, keeping your current one, or being considered for a panel, promotion, or partnership – credibility is what determines whether people buy into you.  That’s your real currency in B2B.  […]

Why Prompts Matter in AI Content Creation

Introduction: Why Prompts Matter in AI Content Creation AI has become a game-changer for executives, marketers, and business owners who want to create consistent and engaging social content. But success doesn’t come from pressing “generate”, it comes from knowing how to prompt AI effectively. Whether you’re writing a fresh LinkedIn post, improving a draft you’ve […]

Inspiration Is the Gateway to Trust

The best way to build trust?  Get obsessed with what you love.  When you care deeply about your craft, learning becomes addictive – and before long, people can feel that depth. You become the go-to person. The reliable one. The “I’ll ask Vinnie” person in the room.  That’s what builds trust – expertise born from […]

Stop Paying for Attention. Start Earning It Through Your People.

Don’t sit around waiting for the “perfect” press release or a front-page feature.  Take control. Get in front of more people. Build real rapport with your customers.  How?  Activate the trusted voices in your company. Get your execs, senior leaders and salespeople to consistently share content on LinkedIn that’s authentic and speaks directly to your […]

The distribution channel you’re not using (yet)

This may be an unpopular opinion amongst certain circles but hear me out.  I believe that your Executives and Salespeople represent a lucrative distribution channel you’d be crazy not to leverage.   Each Executive and Salesperson is sitting on thousands of LinkedIn connections; audiences being built but losing value quicker than the dollars sitting in your […]

Make LinkedIn Work Harder for You

It’s not complicated. The secret is simple: post content – consistently, authentically, and with laser focus on your ideal customer profile (ICP).  Everyone in B2B knows the value of networking. More conversations usually mean more deals. But here’s the truth: you don’t need to rely only on conference lanyards or paid speaking gigs to do […]

5 ways to improve your LinkedIn profile

Fast summary Optimise your LinkedIn profile to make a great impression online. Many professionals, especially sales and marketing, invest lots of time and resources into building brands but how often are these skills applied to strengthening one’s own image? Tip 1: Nail your headline With over 930 million users on LinkedIn (and growing), it’s a […]

Understanding when to post on LinkedIn for maximum impact 

When is the best time to post on LinkedIn?  This is one of the most common questions I’m asked, but it’s not always a straightforward question to answer. Nor do I believe it’s the right question.  Let me explain.  Challenge 1 – If everyone posts at the Optimum Time, no one posts at the Optimum […]

Why social influence is the new professional currency

Fast summary So, what is social influence? And how can it help you advance opportunities for you and your business? We earn social influence by building a reputation as someone who offers effective solutions to industry challenges, initiates new ways of thinking and is worthy of respect and trust. Recognised as a professional currency, social […]