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Evernote

One of my all time favourite apps and productivity tools is Evernote. I have it installed on all my Apple and Android devices and think their marketing slogan totally sums it up: "Remember Everything.  Inspiration strikes anywhere.  Evernote lets you capture, nurture, and share your ideas across any device." Like many of the best social … Continue reading Evernote

2016-17 Academic Year The Hague University of Applied Sciences

For this academic year, I again worked in IBMS International Business & Management Studies with this great group and many more colleagues, and hundreds of students. I've joined a very international team, I made some notes at a staff day about the countries everyone is from. The Netherlands UK China Croatia Ireland Columbia Uganda France … Continue reading 2016-17 Academic Year The Hague University of Applied Sciences

2016 Spark Amsterdam Conference: Inspire, Connect, Thrive

Last year, I attended the 2015 Spark Amsterdam Conference and came away energised and inspired. This year, I'm excited to not only be again attending, but also speaking at this conference. If you are a female entrepreneur in the Netherlands, don't miss this fantastic opportunity to come and learn from, connect with and share experiences with … Continue reading 2016 Spark Amsterdam Conference: Inspire, Connect, Thrive

2016 Impact Startup Fest

On 26th May 2016 I attended the Impact Startup Fest in The Hague, the Netherlands. With the tagline of "Innovation for a better world", the event was part of the "StartupFestEurope" Festival.  It was opened by Constantijn van Oranje-Nassau (Prince of the Netherlands), talking about "Outpace the cynics, reinventing the public sector". Held at the … Continue reading 2016 Impact Startup Fest

Casey Niestat – Using social media against "big business"

This morning, I came across this interesting case from 13 years ago, of using social media against a big business, even before social media was so popular. Casey Neistat called the Apple service line in 2003 to complain that his iPod, only 18 months old, had an issue with the battery which didn't hold a … Continue reading Casey Niestat – Using social media against "big business"

New Toastmasters communication and leadership group – HUT (The) Hague University Toastmasters

In the past, I've been a member of Toastmasters and found it to be a fantastic way to improve my speaking and leadership skills and confidence.  I started as a member of the Young Achievers Toastmasters group in Brisbane, way back in the late 90's, and still have some friends today from that club.  One, … Continue reading New Toastmasters communication and leadership group – HUT (The) Hague University Toastmasters

MICM : Master in International Communication Management – my personal overview

In September 2015, I began studying a part-time MICM (Master in International Communication Management) at The Hague University of Applied Sciences. Update - I graduated in August 2017 - which you can read about here: MICM Graduation For the rest of my MICM Journey you can follow these posts: My MICM Journey  But now back … Continue reading MICM : Master in International Communication Management – my personal overview

2016 TEDxAmsterdamED

The 2016 TEDxAmsterdamED event, held on 20 April 2016 at the Theater Amsterdam, had the fabulous theme "Born to Learn". The speakers were: Dolores Leeuwin Karolina Stawinska Jelmer Evers Christ Sigaloff Kinderpersbureau Jurrien Mentink Christine Wank Roshan Paul Birte ten Hoopen Laine Liberti and Miro Siegel Andre Platteel Michel Visser Daniel Haven Nathalie Lecina Jacqueline … Continue reading 2016 TEDxAmsterdamED

Getting to know the new Google Photos

I recently wrote about the fact one of my favourite photo organising programs, Picasa, is being retired by Google, as they are focussing on Google Photos. I'm still finding my way around there, and there have been significant changes in the last month or two.  So I am sharing some of the questions I've had … Continue reading Getting to know the new Google Photos

2016 TEDxBinnenhof Ideas from Europe

Yesterday, 31 March 2016, I had the privilege of attending the 2016 TEDxBinnenhof event.  Wow, wow, wow.  24 hours later and my mind is still blown.  It was held in a stunning location - the 13th century Ridderzaal (Knight's Hall), and an afterparty on the Hofvijver, with a view over the Mauritshuis and Parliament buildings. … Continue reading 2016 TEDxBinnenhof Ideas from Europe

How to Leverage Psychology for Online Marketing Success

Marketing professionals must understand how people think and behave. Success depends on grasping what motivates an audience to buy. A basic understanding of psychology principles can help businesses reach and engage their targets in ways that ultimately result in sales. Photo 1: Courtesy of pixabay.com, licensed under CC0 Public Domain Appeal to Emotions Companies often … Continue reading How to Leverage Psychology for Online Marketing Success