Kirsty Akaal
Kirsty Akaal, formerly known as Kirsty Spraggon, contributed these articles under her former name. Her archive covers client relationships, networking, follow-up, goal setting, emotional intelligence and personal branding.
Don’t let your leads slip away
Writing as Kirsty Spraggon in 2014, Kirsty Akaal explains how organised follow-up and personal contact can turn old leads into stronger relationships.
Calling clients, do you love it or loathe it?
Kirsty Akaal, writing as Kirsty Spraggon in 2014, shares practical ideas for approaching client calls, staying present and…
Networking Machines
Writing as Kirsty Spraggon in 2011, Kirsty Akaal explores focused socialising, thoughtful follow-up and making genuine connections with…
Emotional Intelligence: How to Build Your EQ
This 2011 excerpt by Kirsty Akaal, then Kirsty Spraggon, explores emotional intelligence, empathy, rapport and paying attention to…
2010 A Sales Odyssey
Kirsty Akaal, writing as Kirsty Spraggon in 2010, explains how to choose meaningful goals, break them into tasks…
CEO of Brand ‘You’
This 2010 excerpt by Kirsty Akaal, then Kirsty Spraggon, explores personal branding, layered marketing and building a consistent…