If You Could Learn Anything...

As a music industry leader, coach or artist, if you could 'install' one high-value, game-changing skill set for 2024, which of the following would you choose to install?

And...if you're open to it... if you choose to share the number you choose below, I'll share with you something that will be useful.

Let me know in the comments which skill is your NUMBER ONE and whether you'd like me to send you a little something that will help you achieve that.

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Building Relationships and Influence

1. How to expand your professional network without coming across as transactional.

2. How to turn your fanbase into an active, engaged community that champions your career.

3. How to create partnerships with individuals, businesses or brands that echo and amplify your vision, mission and values.

4. How to create high-impact gigs, concerts or networking events that create deep, authentic connections.

5. How to pitch and secure high-value collaborations with established artists or industry leaders.

6. How to foster loyalty in relationships when working remotely or across borders.

7. How to build lasting goodwill with influential journalists and media outlets.

8. How to identify and nurture ‘hidden cheerleaders’ in your network.

9. How to leverage or scale your influence by collaborating with high-profile industry figures.

10. How to navigate high-stakes industry negotiations with confidence and integrity.

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Career Development and Reinvention

11. How to manage a portfolio career and balance wearing several professional hats.

12. How to ‘go pro’ and take your professionalism to the next level.

13. How to strategically align your projects with industry trends and future opportunities.

14. How to design a career strategy that integrates creative flair, business, and financial stability.

15. How to reinvent your career by strategically aligning with cultural trends.

16. How to take bold steps away from a time-for-money approach.

17. How to transition from one career to another while maintaining momentum.

18. How to re-invent your sense of self and match your evolving goals.

19. How to research and build a scalable online group programme or business model.

20. How to balance high standards with self-care to avoid burnout.

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Leadership and Team Dynamics

21. How to lead authentically and inspire others in competitive environments.

22. How to create psychological safety with your team, ensemble, or organisation.

23. How to build a culture of collaboration that accelerates team performance.

24. How to resolve conflicts within your team without damaging relationships.

25. How to coach your team to embrace radical transparency and accountability.

26. How to develop a strategic roadmap for innovation that excites stakeholders.

27. How to foster a culture of integrity, service, and innovation in your organisation.

28. How to empower others to take ownership and responsibility.

29. How to inspire loyalty and trust in an era of rapid job-hopping.

30. How to lead industry conversations by hosting thought-leadership events (fireside chats, podcasts, conferences, summits etc)

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Personal and Emotional Mastery

31. How to be a high performer without forcing, judging, or punishing yourself.

32. How to reconnect with your artistic and creative desires.

33. How to cultivate emotional intelligence to build stronger relationships.

34. How to overcome comparison, insecurity, and overthinking.

35. How to shift your way of being and step into ownership and leadership.

36. How to cultivate resilience in handling industry rejection and challenges.

37. How to transform criticism into fuel for personal and professional growth.

38. How to overcome social anxiety and stay confident in professional settings.

39. How to overcome fear of public speaking and shine in the spotlight.

40. How to live a more creative, connected, and intentional life.

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Strategic Creativity and Innovation

41. How to balance artistry and business-mindedness without losing integrity.

42. How to align your creative vision with existing market opportunities.

43. How to master virtual and hybrid communication formats to expand your global reach.

44. How to create an emotionally compelling live performance experience for your audience.

45. How to foster innovation while staying true to core values.

46. How to turn setbacks into stepping stones for growth and creativity.

47. How to uncover (and articulate) a compelling ‘why’ that inspires action in others.

48. How to create projects that leave a lasting, impactful legacy.

49. How to embody a mindful way of being into your creative process for flow and optimal focus.

50. How to master storytelling to inspire and engage audiences, clients, and students.

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Coaching and Mentoring Skills

51. How to create a safe space for learning and creative risk-taking.

52. How to teach students to overcome limiting beliefs and embrace ‘impossibility’.

53. How to incorporate transformational coaching skills into your work or teaching.

54. How to mentor others to think like music entrepreneurs.

55. How to design a coaching framework tailored to the music industry.

56. How to model resilience and adaptability for the next generation of leaders.

57. How to use vulnerability to build trust in professional settings.

58. How to deepen your capacity for deep listening and transformational language.

59. How to mentor and develop future industry leaders effectively.

60. How to explore coaching as a possible career option and run your very first sessions.

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Ethical Business and Professionalism

61. How to make bold invitations without being pushy or salesy.

62. How to negotiate fees confidently in business settings.

63. How to take a more ‘grown-up’ approach to the business side of music.

64. How to increase your influence through keeping your word and acting with integrity.

65. How to start charging for your first coaching, consulting or mentoring sessions.

66. How to make a lasting impact by aligning your work with the causes you care most about.

67. How to create genuine business results (e.g. sales) through authentic networking.

68. How to incorporate ethical practices into every aspect of your work.

69. How to become results-oriented while staying true to your artistic goals.

70. How to navigate the mental and emotional challenges of significant career changes.

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Which ONE would you make your top priority?