Push the Comfort Zone and Stand Out: Part 2 with Head of Procurement & Properties at Bibby Financial Services, Tom Mills #86
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“Really push yourself out there - pushing your comfort zone is where you really feel alive.” Soft skills in procurement are one thing, but employing them to become one of procurement’s most prominent names on social media is another ball game entirely. If we’re to elevate the profession, it’s the kind of work that Tom Mills puts into his social following which we need to see more often.  Tom returns for the second in this two-part episode of Talent Talks to discuss the power of stepping out of your comfort zone, how to stand out, and advice for anyone looking to bolster their confidence. This episode of Talent Talks covers: Tom’s powerful experience dealing with Pervasive Anxiety DisorderAdvice for those wanting to gain confidence when sharing their voiceLong term aims for Tom’s overall social media pushThe strength of ‘feeling fear and doing it anyway’The Talent Talks Podcast is proudly sponsored by Staverton Consulting. Staverton Consulting delivers tangible and sustainable cost reduction as well as reducing business risks throughout the supply chain for private equity backed businesses, SME’S and growth companies. For more information please head to https://www.stavertonconsulting.com/.
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