Author name: Gihan Perera

Authority and Personal Brand

Building Online Video Content and Presence

Last year, I presented a session at the MFAA (Mortgage & Finance Association of Australia) National Convention, talking about how to use online video to create a powerful positioning statement for your business. Some of the tips for creating online video are simple, but they are very powerful – for example: Make sure your phone […]

Mindset

Great Minds Don’t Think Alike

Einstein said we can’t solve our problems with the same level of thinking that created them. I’m no Einstein, but it’s obvious that is a key insight into becoming fit for the future. Many organisations, leaders, and teams are still stuck in old ways of thinking – sometimes BECAUSE they have worked so well in

Leadership, Talent

Unwritten Ground Rules

As a futurist, part of my job is to help people understand what’s around the corner in their industry. But it’s also about helping them prepare for it – what I call becoming fit for the future. One of the most important things you can do is build the judgement of your team members. It’s

Workplace

A Day in the Life of a Future Worker

The tyranny of distance is coming to an end. In a few years, teams won’t need to be in the same office. Travel will happen in driverless cars. Drones will deliver goods 24/7. Virtual reality will take us across the world instantly. What will work look like in the near future? In this episode, we

Leadership, Talent

There’s an I In Team

Modern teams are different. Employees have a voice and want it heard; they want work that gives them meaning, not just money; they want mentoring, not just training; and they want to express their individuality and bring their unique skills into the workplace. I covered this topic recently in a webinar, which had these key

Customer-Centric, Workplace

Influencers are Everywhere

Natalie Tran operates one of Australia’s most popular YouTube channels. In 2009, in the early days of YouTube, she was Australia’s most popular YouTube channel, with over 150,000 subscribers. Even now, despite the growing competition for YouTube eyeballs, she has over 1.5 million subscribers and half a billion views, and still regularly ranks in the

Leadership, Your Message

LeaderSpeak

The ability to craft and deliver compelling messages is a key leadership imperative, but many leaders struggle to be influential in a cluttered world. Rohan Dredge teaches leaders the skill of LeaderSpeak. In this interview, he shares what it takes to transform your messages to be truly influential. Listen To the Episode Visit Rohan’s Web

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