Those who regularly follow me will know that I am not adverse to being a guest on a podcast; for me I get great benefit from sharing my experiences with a wide cross-section of people. As such, I generally do 1–2 podcasts a week (see this blog about my learnings…

This is a reprint of a classic blog that I wrote in November 2019 when I first started my company Shiageto Consulting. Enjoy! Nope, nothing to do with TVs, meters, thermostats, fridges, doorbells, cars, objectives nor chocolates (oh, hang on, those are smarties!!) As the world gets ever more complex…

Before I write this week’s blog, I need to add a disclaimer: If you are, or ever have been, one of my nephews (or any other small children who share Christmas with my family) please stop reading now… Right, now that’s out of the way, I’m ok to keep writing…

This is a reprint of a classic blog that I wrote in December 2019 when I first started my company Shiageto Consulting. Enjoy! In my last blog, I talked about how one of the keys to effectiveness was about how quickly you (and others) can get through the change curve. …

“Every time I go on LinkedIn to check my messages, all I bloody see is yet another post from you Faris. Do you actually ever do any work!”, said one of my friends on a networking group call today. Funnily enough, I do have a bit of a belief that…

This is a reprint of a classic blog that I wrote in October 2019 when I first started my company Shiageto Consulting. Enjoy! It happens to us all, we sit down with the clearest intention to get something done only to be distracted by something else (maybe a notification on…

“Ah, yes, I can see quite clearly on the x-ray that the nerve is basically dead; I’m surprised you’ve been handling the pain so well, you’re going to need Root Canal Surgery urgently…” That is not something anyone wants to hear from their dentist on a Tuesday morning, let alone…

This is a reprint of a classic blog that I wrote in Jan 2020 when I first started my company Shiageto Consulting. Enjoy! Phew! First day back in the office and I’ve spent the whole day catching up on my emails. Thanks to sending out several thousand virtual Christmas cards…

This is a reprint of a classic blog that I wrote in February 2020 when I first started my company Shiageto Consulting. Enjoy! Go on then, the clock starts now…. Sounds easy, but is it? I love this little test of your creativity, I use it all the time as…