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World’s Greatest Entrepreneur
Unbelievable! Interviewing the world's greatest entrepreneur
Meeting the world's greatest entrepreneur started with a cold call. "I'm sorry but Nick rarely gives interviews" I was informed.
The PA on the other end of the line was pleasant but firm. "But please give me your details. Someone in PR will get back to you."
Two days later the phone rang. To my astonishment, I learnt my wish had been granted.
Slap in the middle of his hectic schedule I would be meeting the world's greatest entrepreneur. He even wanted to meet me in person and had insisted on making all my travel arrangements... Read More
Go Screw the Pitch
No one ever sets out to screw the pitch or screw up their presentation. But so many people do because they don't prepare properly and/or assume (falsely) what the audience wants.
But for anyone who wants to screw the pitch (or for anyone who has suffered in the audience) here are my top 10 fulfilment tips.
Enjoy the comedic, funny but true, value. Read More
Commercial Comedy is Serious Business
No joking. Commercial comedy and having a laugh is serious business.
As our plane readied for take off to Cape Town, the stewardess commenced the well rehearsed health and safety briefing. Little did we know that the airline's approach to commercial comedy meant the ordinary was about to become extraordinary.
"In the event of the cabin losing air pressure, oxygen masks will drop down from above your heads." Her words were calm. She paused and looked to see who was paying attention... Read More
Take students to the darkside
Take students to the darkside to make learning meaningful & relevant
Pink Floyd's chart breaking 1973 album 'Dark Side of the Moon' brought a legendary band together in a highly creative and entrepreneurial manner.
The music was rich and expressive and importantly tangential to the popular but increasingly bland 'Glam rock'. Charting for over 740 weeks, 'Dark Side of the Moon' opened the door to world fame and fortune for 4 young men... Read More
Game on for back bedroom passion
Reading anything by Bill Bryson makes me smile and laugh out loud.
As a young man, Mr Bryson discovered the joys of hitchhiking. Driven by a thirst for adventure he spent two summers travelling around Europe with the aid of his thumb. He didn't know it at the time, but the accumulated experience when combined with his journalistic skills (acquired later) would make him a best-selling author (and a mint)... Read More