In order to add value to our clients and business partners, we hosted a series of events with Jonathan Kemp, the creator of an outstanding deep listening, thinking and note taking tool – Smart Wisdom I have been trialling this over the last four months and it’s deepened my thinking and listening during meetings. There … Read More
Author: Trevor Smith
Sustainability vs. Business Success – Clash of the Titans?
48 senior leaders were part of an engaging panel discussion at The Sounding Board. A big ‘thank you’ to Christina Lee, Manuel Baigorri and Stephen Barry for sharing their wisdom on sustainability. We discussed practical tips and natural next steps for leaders looking to bring sustainability and business success to the forefront of their corporate … Read More
Diving-In to the issue of Mental Health and Wellbeing in the Workplace
Dive In is a global movement within the insurance sectors, supporting the development of inclusive workplace cultures. We were delighted to be invited back to host a Q&A for a second year. With an online audience of over 300 people, Trevor hosted a fireside chat with Keith Richards, Managing Director of Engagement and CEO of … Read More
How to Make the Most of Your Business Opportunities
For millions of businesses, 2020 has been a ‘punch in the face’. It’s tragic to hear of so many deaths due to Covid-19 and the resulting lockdowns, travel bans, disruption, enforced business closures, redundancies and economic concerns. Our plans are in tatters! If you are a business owner, how do you respond? What can you … Read More
How to Have a Good Conversation
How good is your ‘conversational competence’? This might sound like a strange question to ask, but is there any 21st century skill more important than being able to sustain an engaging, coherent and confident conversation? Nothing beats a good face-to-face conversation for making a deep and meaningful connection. But much of today’s communication is based on being … Read More
Grey Hair Is Back In Fashion
Based purely on age alone, the chances are that anyone under the age of 32 has not experienced a GENUINE business recession in their working lifetime. For example, just before Hong Kong went into lockdown mode in January I was invited to run a team coaching session for a group of professionals at their regular … Read More
Managing our Mental Health & Staying Well During a Virus Outbreak
A big ‘thank you’ to Dr. Hannah Reidy, CEO of ‘Mind’ and clinical psychologist, for her for briefing to ‘The Sounding Board’ this week. Mind’s practical and informative paper on this highly relevant topic is essential reading. To obtain a copy email [email protected] or contact www.mind.org.hk
Webinar: How to Turn Disruptive Events Into Business Opportunities
The current Covid-19 health alert is undoubtedly a disruptive event in anyone’s book. With a tragic loss of life and a mandatory two weeks of quarantine for arrivals from mainland China. In Hong Kong at the current time, most people have reverted to working from home, with face masks in short supply and many other … Read More
Trevor Smith introduces The Orchard Partnership
The Orchard Partnership’s founder, Trevor Smith talks about his motivation for setting up his executive coaching practice in Hong Kong. Trevor outlines his business experience and qualifications and briefly introduces the executive coaching, training and facilitation services on offer.
Trevor Smith summarises Facilitation & Training options with The Orchard Partnership
Trevor Smith introduces The Orchard Partnership’s training and facilitation services. All training is tailored made to ensure sessions are fully aligned with the client’s objectives and requirements.