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One of the best predictors of performance in the workplace – and pretty much any other place! – is emotional intelligence. There are different definitions, but emotional intelligence (EI) is essentially about emotional literacy and self-control.

People with high EI make great employees: they work well in teams, know how to lead others and understand the ‘human factors’ that drive organisational performance. If you’ve ever had a boss with low EI – and who hasn’t?! – you’ll know just how important EI is. Accordingly, smart employers look for ...

Invest in your career by developing a killer personal brand.

It’s news to no one that consumer brands are enormously powerful drivers of purchasing decisions. The promise of a certain quality or experience has us opening our wallets faster than you can “ipad 3”. But are you aware that people have brands too – and that these personal brands have a similarly strong effect on purchasing decision.

If you think of employers, clients or – in the case of entrepreneurs – investors as ‘purchasers’ of your services, it becomes clear why your personal ...