Kim McGuinness

Kim McGuinness loves watching people. As a marketing strategist and someone addicted to brain research, she is fascinated and curious about people and what makes them tick. She is also fascinated by the cues and triggers that create true friendship and mutual respect. Kim spent over 20 years running business networks, events and mentoring programs and, since selling her previous business Network Central, has been mentoring others on how to build extraordinary networks and personal brands that take them places as well as businesses that truly speak to the right people. Check out Kim's LinkedIn profile https://www.linkedin.com/in/kimmcguinness/

Want to get ahead? Nurture your head. Here’s how

I was asked recently for my best advice on starting a business.

Five ways to look after your most valuable asset – your brain

Our brains are fascinating to say the least.

Don’t want to be on a board? You can still help get more women on boards

There has been a lot written about women, boards and quotas recently, and with good reason.

How more women could get heard in the media

The number of female sources we hear, see and read in the media does not correlate to the number of women in managerial positions in Australia.

Eight steps to becoming a brilliant networker

For years I have watched people network.

Networking: How to leave self-consciousness at the door and get curious about others

“The important thing is not to stop questioning.

‘I’m so busy!’ Why changing your dialogue will help

I am busy.

Networking: Why you should leave your inner-saleswoman at home

As a child, I loved playing with cards.

The coffee catch up: 5 things to know, including who gets the bill

“We must catch up for coffee” is often the parting phrase at the end of networking events.

What gardening can teach us about networking

I love my garden.

Six ways to build a network that makes asking for help simple

Life doesn’t always go according to plan.

Your online reputation matters: Six ways to protect it

Like it or not, you have a reputation – a personal one and a professional one.