How can you listen to so much darkness and not let it taint your soul and spirit?As a listening volunteer…
His job was to break into homes to find the erotic toys and other sexual paraphernalia and get rid of…
Some #Salesforce or #Microsoft Partners play ‘Hot Potato’ with the projects they sell, and it’s a rotten way to do business. Sometimes a culture…
What’s the number 1 skill for any #Salesforce or #Microsoft consultant? Designing great solutions?Solving problems?Competency in product knowledge? Luke Menzfeld from Cloud Galacticos talks about listening as…
I find myself slightly disagreeing with Albert Einstein, and Jay Harrington, although I broadly agree with the concept. I think most…
You know you shouldn’t but you open the attachment that wasn’t meant for you, your stomach turning.What you see makes…
How much do you laugh? I think I laugh a lot.Luckily I have a funny family.My Husband is fun and…
Product champions – did they come first in a 3-legged product race? Nope, they help an organisation leverage its business…
This is the first episode of OnThePeiroll podcast, where I talk to my guests about all the things that fascinate…
We are always in pursuit of “perfection”. Growing up, l was always obsessed about my weight. My classmates were always…
Boundaries are healthy. “Allan. This is my invisible wall. Do not cross into my personal space because I do not…
Self harming is more common than you think. When she tucked her hair behind her ear, her sleeve fell away…
My heart is so full this morning. 🤗 We’ve just finished training and welcomed 14 new volunteers to join the #Samaritans family…
What a way to end my week! Imagine that you’ve spent over 20 years in aviation as cabin crew.You know…
The Chinese describe it as “It’s like the Duck talking to the Chicken”. Even when both are speaking ‘English’. Expectation…
You can feel lonely in a crowded room.How do you fix it? Dr Vivek Murthy, Surgeon General of the US…
Warmest wishes – Bob (He’s happy.)Regards – Bob (Oh no – he sounds peeved!){No sign-off} (OMG I AM GOING TO…
There are a lot more (A) people than there are (B). (A) mindset can manifest itself in so many ways.…
GIGO = Garbage In, Garbage Out. This is especially true when companies believe that all problems will disappear with new…
Ah, this made me cry. I offered this lovely lady a no-charge spot on my Consulting Masterclass next week as…
PM’s job in 4 words: Setting and managing expectations. Any PM who isn’t able to do this, really should look…
No-Charge Consulting Masterclasses for out-of-work #Salesforce peeps starting next Tuesday 4 May running for 3 weeks. One of the most interesting human…
Total carcrash. #PodcastFail 😬 I had been toying with the idea of starting a #podcast for awhile, and look what happens on my very…
“Don’t have an affair with Bob*. He’s too fast – I can’t catch him.“Don’t have an affair with John*. He’s…
How do you talk to yourself?What do you say?How do you say it?Whose voice do you hear? Most of us…
Children are meant to be cherished.They are born innocent, and whole.And perfectly perfect just as they are. You do not…
Wouldn’t it be great if you were like Dr Strange and could test out different versions of the future? That…
Do you know what someone means when they draw a line under their throat?In Guardians of the Galaxy (a Marvel…
The immutable law of Project Management.Just like the law of gravity, you can attempt to break it at your peril.…
I was just listening to this podcast which featured Laura Croudace from Cirrico, where she talks about Brewdog, and the magic of telling…
Coerce or convince?What’s your preferred style of influencing others? There’s a whole spectrum of tactics:Force, compel, coerce, convince, persuade, ask,…
Empathy vs Sympathy. It’s the difference between getting into the hole to be alongside someone, and standing outside the hole…
How do you know when you’ve completed a user story?When– functionality has been built in sandbox?– test classes completed at…
If your customer feels that they aren’t being heard, they will vote with their feet. In today’s world, there is…
When I pick up the phone during my shift at Samaritans, my heart drops into the pit of my stomach…
Did you know that you can’t plant the seeds of suicide in someone’s head by asking them the question? Many…
What’s a monster facial disfigurement to you, may be a lovely freckle to someone else. Your priorities, opinions and feelings…
I got stabbed yesterday.By a super efficient nurse called Isla.With a vaccine to fight evil people-killing/maiming virus called Corona. Technology…
Under Promise and Over Deliver. It’s just one of the things that keeps you on the right side of everyone.So…
Big fish little pond. Little fish big pond. 🐟 Which is better? To work in a small/boutique #SalesforcePartner or a biiiiiiiig GSI…
Users will always want what they want.Babies will always poop and eat and cry.Puppies will always want to play and…
On Star Wars day (May 4th) … I’m offering 3 weeks of no-charge LIVE Consulting Masterclass training for #salesforce peeps: – Consulting…
Plan the work, and work the plan. That’s what we do, as Project Managers.Yes, I’ve made risky decisions in the…
#SystemsThinking is as critical to Consulting Project Delivery as chocolate is to Easter. What do you do when someone comes to…
I find keeping busy can be a double edge sword. A lot of people use it as a coping mechanism…
I had been crying and I hadn’t slept much. I didn’t want to do it but yesterday, I was leading…
OK, the drawing is tongue in cheek. When you’re presented with a requirement that… doesn’t quite make sense, you don’t…
Is a business newsletter the place for a budding artist to share her art? Ninja#3 thought I lost 4 subscribers…
Why do people call these ‘soft’ skills when they should call them ‘life’ or ‘human’ skills? Referring to something as…
Inspired by Jay Harrington‘s post today. My feed is normally inundated by those whose answer is (A), and I scroll on…
#Salesforce Project Management.It’s very similar to almost any other CRM or enterprise #ProjectManagement – especially as a Consultant with a Partner. You have…
“Chase your dreams. The consequences are often minimal.” This is similar to “Follow your passion to build the life of…
I loved cutting my kids hair when they were young. I could bribe them and stick them in front of…
Consultants – should you– Specialise or generalise?– Go deep or wide?– Niche or go every which way? I faced this…
Many wonder why I am not more vocal about strong emotive subjects, such as Brexit (before they confirmed the whole…
Today is Easter, also known as chocolate scoffing day.And I believe that any chocolate consumed today has zero calories 🍫😋…
Have you ever been caught up in a piece of music that’s so beautiful that everything disappears? When the musical…
When you’re too busy being/looking busy, there’s a problem. Why are you doing what you’re doing?What’s the outcome you desire?Does…
“Which is better – a contract role or a permanent one?”The lawyer-y answer would be: It depends. There are a…
Why are you always asked to put out fires?It can be a grinding, thankless job.Is it because you’re good with…
Fire is a double edged sword.Or something… We can talk about the fire in your belly, the hunger for bigger,…
If I’m insecure, I can get needy.Gimme the likes.The follows.The validation that tells me how UTTERLY AMAZING I am. When…
66 days.Apparently it takes an average of 66 days for a behaviour to become automatic.Like going to the gym.Or drinking…
We sabotage ourselves all the time.We think we aren’t good enough, or smart enough to be in the same room…
Today’s video is for both #Salesforce or other #CRM job seekers and Consulting Partners, and is a response to the excellent article posted by Maurizio…
“How long is it going to take to complete the #Salesforce project / build this function / roll out this requirement for…
Eating.Gaming.Exercise.Sex.Netflix binging.Alcohol or other drug of choice. There are so many ways that people can use to cope with the…
Why do I do what I do? It’s always a good idea to figure out the why of what you’re…
Almost everyone wears a mask.To look strong.To appear calm.To fit in.To hide pain.To hide vulnerability. That’s the danger, you see.Because…
As long as my new car is red and has flame throwers to kill zombies, I don’t care about the…
My dad Lim Khoy Hing being called to the Bar yesterday at age 75. After a life in aviation with the Royal…
“Great granny, I fell and hurt my head.”“Oh dear. Did your brain fall out?” I always love to hear people’s…
Eliciting Requirements.It’s an Art.So – is your answer a faster horse, a car, or Internet access and home learning kit?…
One of the critical job of a #Salesforce or Microsoft Consultant or a #awesomeadmins is to tactfully challenge requests. So many business applications can…
How do you attract and retain talent?By growing them from the start. Small and medium sized #Salesforce Partners will find it more…
The pandemic last year gave me the opportunity to train #salesforce admins and new talent into the art of consultancy, specifically the…
“If you loved me, you’d know why I washed your white shirts with the red bathmat.” 😨 People aren’t psychic,…
“I’m only going out with you but I’m really waiting for someone hotter.” “That’s OK. I’m only going out with…
“On this date, I expect some light conversation, no heavy topics like your ex-boyfriend or the current political state and…
Who are YOU?The UK government wants to know…. because it’s Census Day! Don’t worry – it’s quite superficial.You won’t be…
“On this date, I expect some light conversation, no heavy topics like your ex-boyfriend or the current political state and…
I know so many strong women who have achieved so much professionally, and yet – because they don’t conform to…
Why did I go on this insane slimming diet of shakes to lose 7kg over 2 months?Because someone told me…
What a fantastic day that London’s Calling Ltd ran today – very slick, great lineup of speakers and so so well organised!…
How are humans and organisations like zombies?No, we don’t eat brains. We can however, get to a point where our…
It is inevitable that sales can sometimes paint a picture that is a little too beautiful, too bright and too…
“So pressing this button will make me rich?!”“Yes… just sign here please…”🤑 What do you do when you’re in a…
Putting on makeup won’t get you a life partner.Watching the news won’t make you smart.Eating donuts 🍩 won’t strategically relocate…
ABRACADABRA! You are a genie, or an agent of change – whether you know it or not. This is especially…
I’ve always been envious of those who could draw and doodle and sketch. Growing up, I always thought my art…
If you’re a junkie for adrenaline and dynamic career requiring military execution, you can either be in the Army or…
Who am I, and what do I do?If you’re a #Salesforce Partner looking to grow and develop your internal talent into high…
Not everyone likes Mother’s Day. We all will have experiences that will shape our feelings from– Love– Happiness– Gratitude– Warmth…
“It’s no fun testing a game; It’s like playing, but it’s not.It’s trying to find all the glitches and then…
I’m about to start another nightshift at #Samaritans, and found that the littlest ninja has snuck yet another little friend to…
10,000 hours for Mastery feels like an epic impossibility sometimes. I’ve always had fantasies about having the ability to plug…
Matching up with a Consulting Partner is like matching up with a romantic partner. You want someone compatible.Someone who meets…
Does size matter? 👀I like the big ones, I like the small ones, and those in between. 😁 Of course…
Short cuts = Technical Debt. There are times when it’s ok to take a shortcut.When we mindfully make that decision,…
The one thing you should NEVER do when migrating data.And it’s not roll your eyes when you’re told that the…