Posts by Leslie Hughes
Let’s talk LinkedIn with Award-Winning Sales Trainer & LinkedIn Expert Phil Gerbyshak
Phil Gerbyshak and I met through LinkedIn. He sent me a connection request. We connected. We had a video chat about LinkedIn. Then, when I went to Florida, we hung out (and laughed a lot!) in person. Phil is my go-to guy for sales + LinkedIn. He’s charming, insightful, a great listener and has so…
Read MoreHow to create authentic memorable brands – with Brand Strategist, Laura Beauparlant of Lab Creative
Laura and I met about 16 years ago. She was a wedding invitation, stationary and creative designer. I was a sales rep for Weddingbells Magazine. Laura’s designs were not only beautiful, but they were distinct, and bold (kind of like how I see Laura herself!). I was inspired by Laura’s confidence and seeming fearlessness. I…
Read MoreHow to build resilience through adversity, stand in your value and #bpositive – with Kimberley Black
When Kimberley Black and I first met, teaching at Durham College, we hit it off right away. Kimberley is full of light and love and is committed to helping other people stand in their value to tell their story. In July 2020, Kimberley was attacked by a stranger while out for a walk. She was…
Read MoreLet’s talk about Design Thinking, User Experience (UX) and branding – with Adam R.T. Smith.
Adam R. T. Smith, co-founder of tension, and I have known each other for about 20 years. I’ve always learned new insights, and our chat was full of useful information. We talked about: What is Design Thinking and how it works What is UX (User Experience) and analyzing all the elements of optimizing the user…
Read MoreHow To Get Out Of Your Own Way To Make Change – with Gregg Brown
I was thrilled when international keynote speaker, author, and change ROCK STAR, Gregg Brown agreed to chat with me. We talked about: How to step into change – even when change is hard. How to get over your fear of using LinkedIn. Why you should get rid of the word BUT.. Key ways you can…
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