Practical Tips for Public Speaking
So you’ve written your speech, designed your presentation slides and practised saying it in front of the mirror a dozen times and you still don’t feel ready?…
If Trump’s in the market, should SA be having a show day?
If American media is to be believed, Donald Trump is apparently considering buying the island of Greenland. This is not the first time that Greenland has been…
Spring beam
Social media is packed full of helpful and profound insights, often wrapped around gorgeous people who smile as if cares have passed them by. From Instagram to…
Understanding body language as a cluster of actions
I was recently asked by Russia Today to share my thoughts on the interaction between world leaders at the G20 Summit. In that case one didn’t need…
Winter Wednesdays and five ways to motivate ‘cold’ employees
Annually it’s almost Wednesday… sound strange? Well, it’s really about being in a ‘cold’ state of mind and finding it a challenge to be motivated at work……
The ANC’s Chernobyl
Like many around the world, I have become completely captivated by the series Chernobyl that is currently being aired on DSTV in South Africa. As the name…
Practical Tips for Public Speaking
So you’ve written your speech, designed your presentation slides and practised saying it in front of the mirror a dozen times and you still don’t feel ready?…
5 Counter-Intuitive Lessons for Life
Buzzfeed is often credited for launching “The Twenty-Five things that All Successful People do Before Breakfast” lists. Number seven, incidentally, will shock you. Anyone born prior to…
The Power Pose: Using Body Language To Lead
In 2012, the power pose became a global sensation. A Ted Talk by Amy Cuddy hit a staggering 46 million views and became the second most popular…
About Atlassian in Africa
I will be speaking at the Atlassian in Africa conference on the 23rd of October! Read about the event in Obsidian’s press release below. ~ H Bookings…
Unlocking Optimism
South African entrepreneurs have one singular advantage that makes them stand out and succeed – optimism. Game drives. There is a remarkable similarity between the South African…
The power of perception
There are many superpowers in your arsenal, but one of the most powerful is how people perceive you. When you enter a room. When you sit down….
If Trump’s in the market, should SA be having a show day?
If American media is to be believed, Donald Trump is apparently considering buying the island of Greenland. This is not the first time that Greenland has been…
Understanding body language as a cluster of actions
I was recently asked by Russia Today to share my thoughts on the interaction between world leaders at the G20 Summit. In that case one didn’t need…
The ANC’s Chernobyl
Like many around the world, I have become completely captivated by the series Chernobyl that is currently being aired on DSTV in South Africa. As the name…
The Trumps visit the palace and out come the trolls
No good will come from this column. I am aware of that even before the words are formed. And it will matter not one bit that I…
Smile, Dammit
Think being positive is what people with yoga pants and green hair do? Howard Feldman is about to prove you wrong… When someone tells you to smile,…
The ANC must learn South Africans are not naïve
It is a grave irony for Jessie Duarte to label the media arrogant, when the behaviour of the ruling party could well be summed up in a…
Marketing Archie
Much has been said of the marketing campaigns of main three parties that contested the South African 2019 elections. Although there are multiple factors that influence the…
This Is Who Gets My Vote
South Africa goes to the polls May 8th 2019, in what I believe is the country’s first adult election. Voters no longer have the luxury of dreaming…
It is possible to smile in the dark
I believe that South Africans grow up exposed to real adversity and I believe that this is a positive and not a negative, writes Howard Feldman. It was…
A Land of Magic
On Marelize, Woolworths water and young people who inspire us Marelize laughs at herself, the Woolworths water drinkers make sure that we don’t take ourselves that seriously,…
We are all Marelize
The field might be empty. The weather might be perfect. But somehow when we get on the ‘bike’ the very thing that we want to avoid is…
Marketing SA starts with South Africans
SA Inc needs to be marketed to South Africans. And South Africans need to actively seek out that which is positive, writes Howard Feldman. Forget marketing South…
Spring beam
Social media is packed full of helpful and profound insights, often wrapped around gorgeous people who smile as if cares have passed them by. From Instagram to…
Winter Wednesdays and five ways to motivate ‘cold’ employees
Annually it’s almost Wednesday… sound strange? Well, it’s really about being in a ‘cold’ state of mind and finding it a challenge to be motivated at work……
Black Women Can Shift the Status Quo in the Workplace
Some years ago, when I was a young commodity trader, I visited Korea for the first time. It was my first business trip and I was infatuated…
Ethics: The forgotten superpower
The real superheroes of the working world are those who uphold ethics and honesty Over the past few months, the real impact of fake news has been…
I love this op-ed by @HowardFeldman . More positivity please! #SmileDammit https://t.co/ohiaN1SUUp
Managing gender transition in the workplace - What should companies consider when it comes to a more inclusive workplace? CRS takes a closer look. https://t.co/H0Krq41OWW via @bbrief1 #lgbtqi #lgbt #genderdiversity #workplace @CRS_HRPayroll @HowardFeldman @IanMcAlister3
https://t.co/VmU87lp7el #positivity #SmileDammit
If @realDonaldTrump is in the market to buy #Iceland, surely he should consider #SouthAfrica? Our South entry-North facing, resource rich country has it all (but might need a lick of paint).
https://t.co/I7sAnOW3mg
On this day in 1865 a patent for liquid soap was issued to William Sheppard. That's great, but anyone who only likes liquid will never know the joy of opening and using new bar of soap. #JustSaying #SmileDammit #ItsTheLittleThings
Women have a unique way of communicating in the business environment. Communication tends to be more collaborative, consensus-building and inviting. However, speaking in public often leads to communication that fails to command power. Here are 8 ways to improve your public speaking: bit.ly/2KAaBQD
If Donald Trump is in the market for real estate, surely he should consider South Africa as an option? Our South Entry, North facing country has it all. Might just need a lick of paint and some T.L.C - terms and conditions apply.
www.news24.com/Columnists/HowardFeldman/opinion-if-trumps-in-the-market-should-sa-be-having-a-sho...
OPINION: If Trump's in the market, should SA be having a show day?
South Africa has to be a better option for Trump than Greenland is, writes Howard Feldman.In case you missed my conversation with Gushwell Brooks on #TalkAt9 on 702 on Sunday where we explored optimism and finding your purpose, you can listen to the podcast here: Howard Feldman
Night Talk with Gushwell Brooks @702 | Howard Feldman
My conversation with Gushwell Brook on #TalkAt9 on 702 on Sunday 18 August where we explored optimism and finding your purpose. #Author #SpeakerResearch has shown that whether you laugh naturally or put on a smile and make yourself laugh, your body still releases the same levels of serotonin. Whether you are really laughing or just pretending to laugh doesn’t matter – they both have the same impact on your demeanour. #MondayMotivation
