PinnedMember-onlyI am Self-Employed and Completely Understand Why You Probably Don’t Care About Using Data, But You Need to Use it AnywayBeing Self-Employed is a dream and nightmare for many, myself included. The luxury of not having to commute, interact with other human beings, and being your own boss, definitely appeals. It’s a dream come true, right? …Entrepreneurship4 min read
Mar 11, 2021Member-onlySupport Your Fellow Small Businesses By Refusing To Do This…The pandemic inspired me and a lot of other people to start a new business. Inspired is not exactly the right word (for me anyway) as really it was born of a mixture of boredom, a smaller bank account, and extreme isolation. Although I am already about 2 years in…Support3 min read
Mar 11, 2020Member-onlyI Discovered Too Much and Now I Avoid LinkedInI quit LinkedIn, but not for the reasons you may think. I don’t have social media burn-out and I am not disappointed with my metrics. I am frustrated with LinkedIn. Influencers standing upon fake social proof soapboxes, LinkedIn’s wink and nod policy to PODS and violators of the user agreement…Linked In6 min read
Published in The Bad Influence·Feb 26, 2020Member-onlyWhat the 2019 Numbers Say About TBI’s GrowthSupporting writers with hard data — The Bad Influence, an open place for writers to share and hone their gifts. A place for a writer to explore more than the categorized topics available within the different segmented publications. Much like a greenhouse, it is a supportive environment to encourage the seeds of writing to grow…The Bad Influence3 min read
Nov 6, 2019Member-onlyShould Influencers be Allowed on LinkedIn?LinkedIn is no longer a dull job site. I see or hear this phrase quite often when well-meaning people respond to my lack of interest in the platform. I see the adverts from LinkedIn itself, promoting the connectivity. I have cycled through LinkedIn. I’ve experienced the high of mass connections…Social Media7 min read
Aug 26, 2019Member-onlyFun(ny) Networking Tips, Always use your Data :>“Data is as data does!” He sniggers at his wit. I stare at him for a split second before I remember to re-paste the faux smile to my face. I remind myself that this guy is a legitimate genius and I am privileged to be in a conversation with him…Medium5 min read
Published in The Bad Influence·Jul 29, 2019Member-onlyData and KitesHow my process involves kites and why that matters to you. I eagerly grab a cup of coffee and gingerly set it beside my desk. Reachable, but not in the elbow zone, for my laptop certainly does not need an accidental coffee bath. My mind is racing, mentally preparing for…Data4 min read