Now we are moving into the traditionally quieter summer months, we are busy here working on new programmes for the Autumn. I am particularly excited about our "Visible Leadership" 2 day residential course planned for October, and will be sending you more details on this soon. However, please do register your interest as places will be very limited.
I recently delivered a workshop for football managers and coaches at Warwick Business School. It's always a fun event and I enjoy seeing how personal branding can motivate athletes and teams. So I was also really impressed with the interview and reaction that Rafael Nadal had after his defeat at Wimbledon. His brand is solid and always consistent - not something that can be said about all sports stars!
I am also busy putting together a book with Alan Stevens about luxury brands. I would love to hear from you about any stories you have about your experience of people brands in connection with a luxury brand that we could use for our research.
Finally on a personal note I am absolutely delighted and honoured to be elected as Federation President 2013-2014 for the Global Speakers Federation. This will be formally announced at the
National Speakers Association Convention in Anaheim, CA in August. The next 3 years will be seeing me doing even more international travel!
If you are heading off for a well earned break enjoy the rest, and do let us have your comments on any of the information in this newsletter.
Enjoy the summer!
It's sale time in the shops again - and with many retailers having a really tough time there are some good bargains to be had, whilst also supporting the High Street. This is the perfect opportunity to review your business wardrobe and fill the gaps or replace any high price items that are showing wear. However, just because you are buying in the sale it's not the time to purchase items that you wouldn't have considered at full price.
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