Listed below are a selection of links to online tools, videos and thought leaders which you may find useful.
Business Tools
Mind-maps – We use mind maps to display the key points from each of the modules. The mind mapping software we use is called Mind Genius. A free trial of the software is available from their website – www.mindgenius.com
Video Conferencing – Create a virtual room for a call with up to 8 people with Appear.in. Similar to Skype, Appear.in is free and extremely easy to set up with good video and audio quality.
Product Creation Tools
Webinar Platform – Webinar Jam
Video Creation – Easy Video Suite
Writing Tools
Content Generation When inspiration is failing to strike, here’s two online tools which can help you to generate an idea for a title for an article or a blog:
Portent’s Blog Topic Generator
Test the readability of your work – Read-able
Pick up common errors in your writing – Hemingway
Identify alternative phrases to use instead of the usual business jargon – Unsuck-it
Social Media Tools
Manage all your social media channels – Hootsuite
Create lead generation pages for your products and services – Leadpages
Thought Leaders
TED – There are some fantastic speakers on the Ted platform today, but Mike has picked 10 of the most inspiring talks for you here.