Relationology Podcast With Matt Bird

Creating, strengthening or transforming our personal branding requires a deliberate and consistent approach to our daily habits and behaviours. The only way to change our personal branding is to create a different user experience... The post Personal Branding: How Do I Need To Change? appeared first on Relationology International.

Our personal branding goal is no different than any other goal we might set ourselves. The process of imagining precisely what we want to achieve, finding words to articulate it, writing those words down and recollecting them daily increases our chances of reaching the desired destination... The post Personal Branding: What Do I Want To Be Known For? appeared first on Relationology International.

What we are known for or our reputation is at the heart of what determines our personal branding. Personal branding is strengthened as we become more socially aware and conscious about the perceptions that other people have about us... The post Personal Branding: What Am I Most Known For? appeared first on Relationology International.

There isn’t a person reading or listening to this blog who couldn’t better know who they are. Personal branding is strengthened as we become more self aware, comfortable in our own skin and more transparent to the outside world... The post Personal Branding: Who Am I? appeared first on Relationology International.

In your time I’m sure you’ve seen it all. The speaker so full of uncontrolled energy that they walk back and forth so much you feel like you are watching a game of tennis. The industry guru who presents their years of experience using death by power point and bullet points. The presenter who holds... The post Public Speaking: Master Your Stagecraft appeared first on Relationology International.

My family and I were holidaying in the ‘land of mouse’ the Florida version. It was two weeks of Mickey Mouse, southern fried food and American customer service the latter of which is frankly unbeatable. One afternoon we decided to take a very popular ride. The ride host had a very unfortunate way of speaking... The post Public Speaking: Have A Natural Conversation appeared first on Relationology International.

The Vice President of marketing for a global brand was delivering the keynote speech at a business conference I was attending. He was talking about the speed of product and market innovation and the need to change our development approach from 'plan and perfect to launch and learn'. That phrase has stuck with me ever since... The post Public Speaking: Create Memorable Content appeared first on Relationology International.

In my early years as a public speaker I remember turning up to speak at an event and as I began the introduction to my talk I asked if anyone had met me before. You can imagine my amazement when everyone raised their hands. So I asked where they had met me before and they all said 'last week’... The post Public Speaking: Know Your Audience Well appeared first on Relationology International.

It was a summers afternoon on the terrace of the House of Commons, where we were gathered to hear about the work of a community charity. The occasion was helped along by good company, a cup of tea and plentiful clotted cream and jam scones. The charity was introduced and the CEO gave a thorough presentation... The post Public Speaking: Start With The End In Mind appeared first on Relationology International.

Once every couple of months I take a day out from my business and head for a Monastery. One of the interesting things about Monasticism is that their communities live in silence, even community meals are taken in complete silence. I so appreciate the opportunity... The post Improve Resilience By Retreating From Busyness And Noise appeared first on Relationology International.

When I face moments in which I feel overwhelmed, one of the things that I try to do is to stand back from the situation. It isn't easy to emotionally detach from a situation and get a different perspective. When you can step away and see... The post Improve Resilience By Reframing Your Situation appeared first on Relationology International.

Most of us have at least one sport that we love to play or watch. Whatever sport we love we know that part of the key to winning is a mind game. Personally I play squash two or three times a week. I know that if as part of my warm up I replay a 'moment of brilliance' from a previous game or... The post Improve Resilience By Replaying A M.O.B. appeared first on Relationology International.

In the midst of the global financial crisis I can remember a friend encouraging me to be resilient. He suggested that I take a look in the mirror every morning and say 'I am brilliant'. Very unBritish advice but they were difficult times and it was essential to maintain and strengthen your... The post Improve Resilience By Remembering Self-Worth appeared first on Relationology International.

Today I'm delighted to reveal my personal 10 Top Bars With A View Of London. If you are acrophobic please STOP reading here! These bars are seriously high ranging from a humble 24th floor to a staggering 52nd floor... The post 10 Top Bars With A View Of London appeared first on Relationology International.

One of the people I know who exudes authenticity is generous to a fault. Whether it is tipping in a restaurant or paying his staff he does so generously. He is also generous with his introductions and his referrals... The post Authentic Business Relationships Are Hallmarked By Generosity appeared first on Relationology International.

One of the people I know who exudes authenticity has an incredible ability to be totally present with everyone he is with. He gives every person he spends time with his complete undivided attention... The post Authentic Business Relationships Are Hallmarked By Mutual Confiding appeared first on Relationology International.

One of the people I know who exudes authenticity is a maven for people. They collect genuine relationships wherever they go and have an ability to keep in contact with them. Consequently they have relationships with people in countries all around the world... The post Authentic Business Relationships Are Hallmarked By Longevity appeared first on Relationology International.

One of the people I know who exudes authenticity has a very relaxed manner with people. When with others she is very disarming, always showing a genuine interest and encourages them to talk about themselves... The post Authentic Business Relationships Are Hallmarked By Comfortableness appeared first on Relationology International.

Our executive team were being led through a workshop by communications agency RAW Unlimited. It reached that point in the day for 'Show and Tell' - each participant had been asked to pick a product or service they love and say why. Someone picked the private car hire business Uber... The post How To Win New Business Through Brand Advocates appeared first on Relationology International.

One of the restaurants that I frequent has stunning a location, fabulous live music and brilliant service. Up until recently there was one small deficiency, the food menu lacked a cheese plate! During one of my visits the executive chef popped out of the kitchen to say hello... The post How To Win New Business Through Targeted Referrals appeared first on Relationology International.