by Lynne Short | May 20, 2024 | News
After a busy few months supporting the main stage speakers at the Specsavers Annual Seminar event in Birmingham, EIE – a showcase of the entrepreneurial ecosystem in Scotland, and CivTech 9.0 Demo Day in Edinburgh, I’ve been reflecting on the real difference...
by Lynne Short | Apr 19, 2024 | News
As I take a moment to reflect on the past two decades of Maryanne Johnston Ltd, I’m struck by the incredible journey it’s been – one filled with highs and lows, challenges, and moments of growth and incredibly rewarding experiences. I want to express my...
by Lynne Short | Jan 16, 2024 | News
When it comes to public speaking and delivering presentations, there’s no shortage of advice and shared experiences. As a result, I hear an awful lot of well-meaning advice, that in fact isn’t very helpful. Many tips have become accepted mantras but very often...
by Lynne Short | Sep 28, 2023 | News
I talk a lot about the importance of preparation with regard to planned pitches and presentations but what is equally, if not more crucial to creating a positive and professional impression, is how you come across during chance encounters. Whether you are at an...
by Lynne Short | Jul 31, 2023 | News
The senior school I went to has a motto: ‘Plus est en vous’ or ‘there’s more in you’. It’s a statement that comes to my mind most days. During challenging times, if I am doubting myself or if things are going well, this motto grounds me and inspires me to deliver...
by Lynne Short | Apr 28, 2023 | News
By the time many of us reach adulthood, the phrase ‘practice makes perfect’ has been heard so many times it almost loses all meaning. But striving for ‘perfect’ comes with all sorts of problems. Aiming for perfection will almost always end in disappointment or...
