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Attention, sales professionals! Get ready to elevate your game, close more deals, and lead your team to new heights. We are thrilled to announce that @Yoke van dam will be speaking at the Sales summit , the must-attend sales summit of the year. Why You Can’t Miss This Event: ✅ Actionable Strategies: Learn cutting-edge techniques from industry experts to crush your targets. ✅ Inspiring Keynotes: Fuel your motivation with insights from top performers and thought leaders (including me!). ✅ Collaborate with Your Team: Maximize impact by bringing your team – align strategies and achieve more together. ✅ Networking Opportunities: Connect with like-minded pros and expand your network. ✅ Exclusive Tools & Resources: Take home powerful frameworks and tools to apply immediately. See the promo offer below #salessummit #salesconference #salesspeaker

Sometimes All It Takes is a Cup of Coffee ☕ By Yoke Sometimes, the most powerful tool is the simplest one: sitting down with someone over a cup of coffee. It sounds almost too simple, right? But think about it. When was the last time you sat down with a colleague outside of a meeting room, away from the hustle, and just talked? No agendas, no ticking clock—just two people connecting. That’s where the magic happens. I once worked with a leader who was dealing with a fractured team. They had tried all the formal approaches—team-building exercises, strategy sessions—but the tension remained. My suggestion? Ditch the boardroom and grab a coffee with each team member. One by one, those coffee conversations started to break down the walls. People opened up. Real feelings were shared, real concerns were aired, and, slowly but surely, the cracks began to mend. It wasn’t about solving all the problems in one chat. It was about creating space for honesty and vulnerability—something that rarely happens in formal settings. There’s something about the relaxed atmosphere of a coffee break that encourages openness. You stop being “the boss” or “the team member” and become two humans sharing a moment. So, as we celebrate International Coffee Day, let’s remember: it’s not just a beverage; it’s a tool for connection. Because, after all, sometimes all it takes is a cup of coffee. #InternationalCoffeeDay #CoffeeAndConnection #Teamwork #Leadership #BuildingBridges #YConnect #KintsugiQueen

Have you ever jeopardised your actions? I recently spoke at SBL Business Hub on Self-promotion, and highlighted a time when I saw the disconnect between my self-image and how others saw me. That is how I learned that your Personal brand is so important. #personalbrand #storytelling #speaker Unisa Graduate School of Business Leadership (SBL) Colene Hind [PhD] thanks for the opportunity.

What do you want your audience to think, feel and do? Something I learned from Craig Valentine. #thinkfeeldo #purpose #intent #publicspeaking

Check out the latest episode of Worldwide Business Intelligence Podcast! Listen to the full podcast here https://lnkd.in/d6EggVg2 (video made with https://www.headliner.app)

👉Do you cringe every time you want to post something on social media? 👉Do you struggle with Self-promotion and really want higher click-throughs on your videos or podcast episodes? 👉If you want to learn how to take one piece of content and recycle it into multiple pieces, this course is for you. 👉Plus, you will be saving time and money. We’ll cover all types of content that can be repurposed, from videos, reels, and podcasts to infographics, blogs, articles, and short-form copy for social media channels. Learn how to use Descript, Canva, and Chat GPT to promote your brand and your business. We only have 2 more seats left. Date: Saturday 3 August, 10 August 2024 Cost: R2499  Time: 9am-12pm GMT +2 Venue: Online #bookyourseatnow #digitalmarketing #personalbrand #ai #selfpromotion #speaker

Unmasking Theranos: The Ethical Collapse of Elizabeth Holmes and Sunny Balwani In this episode, Yoke Van Dam and Thomas Ramstad delve into the story of Theranos, led by Elizabeth Holmes and Sunny Balwani. They explore the company's rise and catastrophic fall, examining the severe disconnect between stated values and behaviors that led to a toxic workplace, massive financial loss, and eventual jail sentences for its leaders. The discussion reflects on how unethical leadership practices can devastate a company and the importance of aligning actions with core values. 00:00 Introduction and Excitement 00:08 Discovering 'The Dropout' Miniseries 01:22 Elizabeth Holmes' Transformation 02:35 Theranos' Deceptive Practices 04:06 Impact on Patients and Employees 08:35 Toxic Culture at Theranos 10:50 Leadership and Values 12:52 Whistleblowers and Secrecy 21:28 Personal Reflections on Values 31:27 Conclusion and Core Lessons The episode is live on 17th July at 8am GMT+2 https://lnkd.in/dy8nTPpj #LEADERSHIP #toxic #inauthentic #ethics #theranos

In yesterday's podcast interview, we discussed the rise and fall of the villains Elizabeth Holmes and Theranos. We looked at various things, like a disconnect between the leader's values and behaviour. And how did that lead to a toxic culture of staff resigning? And how did they, because of their lack of core values, actually lose more than 700 million in investors' money, lose more than 800 jobs and ultimately land up in jail for 11 to 12 years each? hashtag #podcast #LeadershiplessonsfromTheranos #theranos #villian #leadership #ethics. Thank you Thomas Ramstad for another epic episode, which drops on Wednesday. Yoke Van Dam

Are you a professional who struggles to self-promote and cringe every time you hit a post? You create meaningful podcasts and videos, but you're not getting the needed traction. In our Self-promotion 101 course, I'd love to show you the following: 👉how AI can save you time in repurposing your posts 👉you will learn how to turn one podcast or video into multiple pieces of social content 👉You will get the practical tools to do this yourself if you don't have the time send your PA or Virtual assistant so they can enhance your podcast or YouTube views. Your Personal brand is of crucial importance, learn how to use AI to ethically self-promote your brand. Book your seats below #ai #selfpromotion #personalbrand

Yoke Van Dam share some insights on an Inclusion and diversity training that she moderated, where actors were used. And what great discussions this led to. #diversity #inclusion