7 ChatGPT prompts to help you create authentic content for your brand
It was a random Tuesday night when I found myself staring at a blank document, desperately trying to craft a fresh message for my personal brand.
After hours of typing, deleting, and retyping, I realized something: my words felt forced and stiff. They didn’t reflect me at all—just some robotic script I thought people wanted …
I used to be shy and awkward in social situations until I started doing this one thing daily
I used to dread small talk more than an intense workout.
Whenever I walked into a social event—be it a friend’s birthday or a casual office gathering—my heart would race, and I’d suddenly feel like I was in the spotlight for all the wrong reasons.
Sometimes, I’d catch myself fiddling with my phone or standing …
The power of narrative: How to transform data into compelling stories people can connect to
I remember the first time I tried to explain a research finding to a group of friends. I rattled off a bunch of statistics, feeling proud of how knowledgeable I sounded.
Their eyes glazed over faster than I could finish my sentence. It wasn’t that they disagreed with the information; they just couldn’t connect with …
People who are exceptionally good at small talk usually use these 7 conversational tricks
I used to think small talk was just meaningless chatter—something people did to fill awkward silences.
But then I started paying attention to those who were truly great at it. They weren’t just talking for the sake of talking. They were making connections, opening doors, and leaving lasting impressions—all in just a few minutes of …
The introvert’s guide to self-promotion without the cringe factor
I used to freeze up whenever someone asked me to “talk about myself.”
My mind would race, and I’d start sweating, trying to find a balance between sounding competent and not bragging.
Over time, I realized I wasn’t alone. Plenty of introverts struggle with the idea of standing in the spotlight.
We know we have …
Long-form vs. short-form content: Which one works best for your brand?
I’ve always found that content creation is a bit like cooking a homemade meal. Some recipes call for a quick stir-fry while others need hours to simmer.
It’s all about knowing what you want as the end result and who you’re serving.
When I first launched my blog, I experimented with both short, snappy posts …
Adam Grant says this 10% principle will make you smarter and more open-minded
Have you ever caught yourself scrolling through social media or news sites, only to notice how quickly you skip over perspectives you disagree with?
I used to do that a lot. I’d stick to sources that confirmed what I already believed, thinking I was staying “informed.”
But it turns out, staying inside a self-imposed bubble …
The art of self-presentation: 7 simple ways to create a first impression that opens doors
I still remember my very first job interview like it was yesterday. I was fresh out of college, hands trembling as I waited in the lobby, desperately hoping my nervous smile hid the butterflies in my stomach.
Looking back, it wasn’t my grades or the lines on my resume that mattered most that day—it was …
8 cliche phrases that make you sound unoriginal instead of intelligent, says psychology
It’s easy to think that using certain phrases makes you sound wise, insightful, or even persuasive.
We hear them all the time—from colleagues, mentors, and even in countless motivational speeches. They seem polished, effortless, and full of meaning.
But the truth? Some of these phrases don’t make you sound intelligent or original at all. In …
The art of persuasion: 6 underrated tricks for winning people over
Persuasion isn’t just about convincing someone to see things your way. It’s also about connecting with people on a deeper level and making them feel genuinely heard.
I learned this lesson the hard way in my early days of marketing, when I realized that rattling off data points rarely won hearts or changed minds.
Over …