Influence Archives - Bright Sparks Coaching

19th November 202119th November 2021Business, Career Coaching, Careers, Culture, Employment, Goal Setting, Influence, Jobs, Psychology, WorkBy

David Dean

A Kinder, Gentler Philosophy of Success

Philosophy of your Career, Sucess and Failure Another great TED talk from philosopher Alain de Botton on careers, job snobbery, the “you can do anything” & “follow your dream” culture. A culture that that will sell you […]

13th February 20191st February 202150+ Careers, Cambridge, Career Brand, Career Coaching, Career Psychology, Careers, Coaching, CV, Influence, LinkedIn, Portfolio Career, PsychologyBy

David Dean

Your Authentic Personal Brand Statement

There are many misconceptions about personal branding, what it is, and what actually goes into an authentic personal brand statement. In principle, it’s a statement that represents you, your career reputation and what you stand for. When […]

2nd September 201527th November 2018Business, Cambridge, Career Coaching, Careers, Coaching, Employment, Formal Leadership, Group Leaders, Influence, Informal Leadership, Leadership, LinkedIn, Organisations, Power, Psychology, Small Business, team leaders, Technology, WorkBy

David Dean

The Formal or Informal Leadership Question?

I am sure you have seen LinkedIn and other social media platforms awash with articles on leadership and becoming a better leader. How many articles and promotions do we see “10 ways to become a great leader” […]

27th May 20159th May 2022Business, Cambridge, Career Brand, Career Coaching, Career Path, Career Theory, Careers, Coaching, CV, Decision Making, Goal Setting, Influence, Jobs, Organisations, Power, Problem Solving, Professional Identity, Psychology, Teleworking, Training, Work, Working at HomeBy

David Dean

Finding Meaning in your Work.

Making your Work Meaningful The desire for fulfilling work is one of the great aspirations of our age and this short video from Roman Krznaric reveals how one might make it a reality. It explores the competing claims we […]

21st May 20158th September 2015Business, Cambridge, Career Coaching, Career Path, Careers, Coaching, Cognitive Behaviour Coaching, Decision Making, Employment, Goal Setting, Influence, Leadership, Mindfulness, Nonconscious, Presentations, Problem Solving, Professional Identity, Psychology, Training, WorkBy

David Dean

No Fear Public Speaking.

Adrian Furnham in the Sunday Times recently highlighted the need these days for leaders/business people in organisations and politicians to be able to give great memorable speeches. Now Mr Furnham touches on all the main points of presenting, […]