Sure, we’ve all at some point muttered: “This could’ve been an email” - but meetings are a crucial part of most professional lives.

Whether they’re useful to you is one thing. It’s time to start thinking strategically as to how to make meetings useful FOR you. Getting yourself heard and noticed (and, hopefully, your contributions accepted) is a career-ladder game-changer.

Failure is often viewed as a serious roadblock but it doesn’t need to be the end and can be a stepping stone towards success. Embracing failure positively requires a shift in perspective and a commitment to learning and growth. Here are four techniques that can transform failure into a catalyst for success.