Master Business Networking: How to Build Connections Without Being Fake

A firm handshake symbolizing trust and the ability to master business networking.

Introduction If you want to master business networking in 2025, you first have to unlearn the idea that networking is about handing out business cards to strangers at boring cocktail parties. I used to hate networking events. The awkward small talk, the cheap wine, the desperate people trying to sell me things—it all felt transactional … Read more

Emotional Intelligence vs IQ: Why EQ Matters More for Success

A visual comparison of the different outcomes in the emotional intelligence vs IQ debate.

Introduction Understanding the battle of emotional intelligence vs IQ is the key to unlocking why the “smartest” people in the room aren’t always the most successful. We all know that one person from high school or college: they had a 4.0 GPA, aced every exam, and seemed destined to run the world. Yet, ten years … Read more

How to Master Public Speaking: 7 Fear-Crushing Tips for Introverts

A confident speaker on a spotlighted stage, demonstrating the skills needed to master public speaking.

Introduction If you want to master public speaking, you first have to conquer the biological panic that sets in the moment you step on stage. Statistics show that people fear public speaking more than they fear death. Seinfeld famously joked, “This means to the average person, if you go to a funeral, you’re better off … Read more