Communication

Proactive Marketing and BD Executive: Skills questions

It was a full house at PM Forum’s “Proactive Marketing and Business Development Executive” online full day workshop with 19 enthusiastic delegates from all over the UK – and two from Poland. This article supplements the learning resources for the workshop. Proactive Marketing and BD Executive: Skills questions Throughout the day there was Read More

2025-04-29T11:08:38+01:00April 29, 2025|Kim's Blog, Marketing, Relationship Management|

Towards leadership – Elevate your Presence, Influence and Impact

I recently visited the North West - PM Forum at the offices of PWC in Manchester to facilitate a session on this topic. I would like to thank the Committee members - Rachel Kelly | LinkedIn, ⭐️Angela Brown | LinkedIn, Ally Lumsden | LinkedIn, Amanda Watson | LinkedIn, Linda Stoddard Read More

Future Marketing and Business Development Manager – Transition from technical expert to adviser

A few top insights from last week’s full day training workshop on “Future Marketing and Business Development Manager” by PM Forum. The session covered many topics including: management skills, strategic thinking, financial scenarios, marketing and business development (MBD) theories, developing MBD plans, soft skills, gaining internal buy-in and managing a team. Read More

Persuasive writing – Brand Voice and Tone of Voice

Delegates from law firms in Dublin, Manchester, Buckinghamshire and London joined me at the MBL workshop  on  persuasive writing. Some were lawyers (family, immigration and conveyancing) and some were in marketing/BD roles with a focus on pitches and tenders. We covered material to help craft clear, concise and compelling communications. Read More

2025-02-21T12:37:16+00:00February 21, 2025|Accountants, Kim's Blog, Lawyers, Management Skills, Marketing, Psychology, Selling|

Be more confident – Slow down

Speed is a hallmark of contemporary life. But remember the story of the tortoise and the hare? Speed isn’t always the winning strategy. At the recent MBL session on “Boost Your Confidence at Work - A toolbox for professionals” we considered the benefits of slowing things down. There were two Read More

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