Presenters can benefit from the tricks of the trade in the performing arts world. After all, performing artists are in front of critical audiences every time they show up for work! And, they go on stage for a living. At Apifany, we have a high level of respect for performers. After all, our founder, David… Continue reading Seven Performance Strategies for Presenters
Category: Success
How to Distinguish Yourself: Thoughts from Apifany Founder David Motto and His Friend Rajesh Setty
Do you have ways to stand out from the crowd? Many of Apifany’s clients are working feverishly to get their ideas heard. They’re also speaking up in meetings, communicating more effectively with their teams, and focusing on their next promotion. Essentially, they are busy, talented people trying to shape their worlds. Unfortunately, they’re surrounded by… Continue reading How to Distinguish Yourself: Thoughts from Apifany Founder David Motto and His Friend Rajesh Setty
Is Empathy the Secret to Success?
Drive. Grit. Resilience. Ambition. Each of these plays a part in creating your success. At the same time, they’re all inward looking. That is, they’re all attributes you can cultivate to build up yourself. What if looking outward is the secret to success? It could be that – even with grit, drive, ambition, and resilience… Continue reading Is Empathy the Secret to Success?
When Your Strengths No Longer Make You Strong
We all like to do what we’re good at. You have a set of strengths that you use over and over because these strengths have helped you achieve your goals in the past. It makes sense that you’ll continue to turn to what you’re good at – and what you’re comfortable with – when you… Continue reading When Your Strengths No Longer Make You Strong
Finding the Right Mentor
In January, the Apifany blog mentioned the “Triangle of Influence” consisting of your therapist, mentor and coach. Here are a few thoughts on finding that mentor: Find the highest level mentor you can find. For instance, if you’re currently a director who wants to make VP, find an SVP, EVP, or C-level executive. They will have… Continue reading Finding the Right Mentor
Blueprint for Success
Today is Martin Luther King, Jr. Day in the U.S., celebrating the life of our country’s most famous Civil Rights leader. Every year on this holiday I spend some time reading King’s writings, and this year I’ve watched videos of some of his speeches as well. I was truly moved by one of King’s less-known speeches,… Continue reading Blueprint for Success