It goes without saying that the reason you’re scaling your business, is to grow your market share. But the question to ask yourself is, are you ready for it? Are your people ready? Are your systems ready? Is your tech ready? The foundation for successful scaling...
Our society seems to have this pervasive belief that giving up makes you weak and unsuccessful. That walking away from something on something instead of pushing through, putting yourself through discomfort in the name of being tenacious or committed, makes you a less...
Heather Hansen is a global communication consultant who helps companies navigate the challenges of communication in multicultural and multilingual settings. She emphasises the importance of conscious communication, confident communication, and connected communication...
Elder millennial is a cool term, don’t you think? When I read it I think of Gandalf or some other wise wizard-type figure who can help people along their quest… And, it’s not that far off really! As someone who grew up with an analogue childhood, a...
In this episode of the Still Loading Podcast, host Ilona Brannen interviews Owen Dearn, a recruitment consultant specialist in the tech sector. They discuss the unique aspects of recruiting in the tech industry, the impact of remote work, and the changing employee...
In this episode I’m chatting to Dr Pradeep Sacitharan who has lived an extraordinary life. Pradeep went from a war refugee, teenage gangster, and high school dropout, to an award-winning scientist at Oxford and Harvard in 7 years. He then went on to discover drugs as...
I’m excited to bring you a conversation with Kevin Ignatius, an L&D expert at Omnipresent, a digital company that focuses on global employment operations. Omnipresent is not only adapting to the digital age, but shaping it with their innovative approach....
Amongst the qualities that make for a great leader, persistence is right up near the top of the list. The ability to keep going, to continue striving towards those goals you’ve set for your team and for the business, is a key leadership skill that’s inspiring to...
Want to know how you can elevate your brand and business? You need to harness the power of storytelling. We’re inundated with information on a daily basis. The impact of the internet, social media, and accelerated communication has all meant we’re...
Transport yourself back to 2016, a time that seems like a far-off place compared to the hybrid remote-first digital working world we live in now. This was a world in which a slightly younger Ilona Brannen was tasked with the challenge of creating a leadership...
You and I both know that your product or service is a unique offering in the market. You also have a unique culture that makes you who you are and separates you from the competition. So why would you choose to use a generic training solution that doesn’t take...
Digital leadership is leadership for the remote, hybrid and asynchronous world of work. A working world that demands we use technology, combined with creative and innovative leadership strategies, to be able to successfully lead teams we rarely or never meet in...
Our client Omnipresent, a remote-first Employer of Record (EOR) SaaS company launched in 2020, had experienced rapid growth from just 2 founders to a global team of 450+ following a funding raise of over $100m. With a hiring plan which centred around attracting...
Click here to listen to the full episode in your favourite podcast app Join me as I wrap up and reflect on season 4 of the Still Loading podcast! In this episode, I’m sharing my thoughts on the future of leadership in the digital age based on the observations and...
Click here to listen to the full episode in your favourite podcast app Ben Norton shares his unique journey in the ever evolving tech industry. Offering insights on the cultural differences between agencies and larger corporations, the challenges of remote work and...
Click here to listen to the full episode in your favourite podcast app Have you given up on the idea of setting goals for the new year? Before you do, let’s see if we can help set you up for success! In this episode, I’m sharing my top tips and helpful exercises to...
Click here to listen to the full episode in your favourite podcast app Working remotely isn’t always as luxurious as it seems. Many people in remote positions struggle to stay motivated in their work and greatly miss human connection. So what can we do from a...
Click here to listen to the full episode in your favourite podcast app The side hustle economy is on the rise! With more and more people developing an interest to launch there own thing, it’s predicted that by 2030 there will be more side hustlers than full-time...
Click here to listen to the full episode in your favourite podcast app How do you successfully manage and lead a team remotely? This is a question that comes up a lot. When it comes to remote vs. in-person, the basic principles of good leadership remain the same. The...
Listen to the full episode in your favourite podcast app here Show Notes Poor leadership could mean the difference between a thriving business and one that’s struggling to survive. So what does it mean to be an effective, and respected, leader in your organization? It...
