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3 Ways a Mentor Improves Your Networking Potential
Read moreOver the last posts, we’ve been talking about networking, why it’s important and how to manage it even if you’re naturally introverted. We often think of networking as looking outside our current workplace or range of contacts, however, it doesn’t have to be that way. One of the best sources of networking contacts and advice is your mentor. I am
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Networking for Introverts
Read moreDo you know the source of your energy? Some people are extroverts, which means they feel more energised and alive when they are socialising with others. Extroversion is often depicted as one of the ideal traits of a successful leader. But what about the introverts? Introverts find their energy within themselves. Even though they usually need time alone to recharge,
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Why You Hate Networking – and What to Do About it
Read moreAs leaders, we are under so much pressure to perform. We feel as though everything we do is being closely scrutinised and it can quickly become overwhelming. Under such pressure, many leaders start to hold themselves back; to play it safe, and avoid risk, especially when it comes to the relationships they build with others. It’s no wonder some people
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5 Powerful Strategies for Building A Growth Mindset
Read moreA few years ago, I wrote a blog post on the importance of developing a growth mindset. I quoted Carol Dweck, author of the book “Mindset: The New Psychology of Success”, who described a growth mindset as the belief that even basic talents and abilities can be developed over time through experience, mentorship, and so on. Not everyone believes in
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How to Change Your Mindset from Imposter to Champion
Read moreWe’ve been talking about mindset this month and about imposter syndrome. Today I want to dig deeper into how you can change your mindset to stop feeling like an imposter and start feeling like a champion. Changing our mindset isn’t something that comes naturally but learning how to manage the way we view ourselves in the world is something we
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Mind over matter – Is it training or performance enhancement?
Read moreI’m very pleased to see a shift in corporate training lately. For years “training” meant going into a training room away from your normal workspace. Later it expanded to include online learning as well as formal training. We’ve looked at workplace training as a set of skills and knowledge a person needs so they can do their jobs. Traditional Training
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Imposter Syndrome – Transforming from Expert to Leader
in Career, Coaching, Entrepreneur, Executive, Leadership, Mindset, Peak Performance, Success / / 0 commentsRead moreHaving the right mindset helps us become the person we want to be and achieve the level of success we desire. As we transition through the various roles in our careers, there are several hazards that can affect our mindset and derail our progress. One of the most common stumbling blocks is a sudden loss of self-esteem and confidence. When
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Why Mindset Matters
Read moreAs leaders, when we think about the qualities that it takes to excel, many of us focus on our background and experiences. We do this because these are things which seem to be directly within our control. The truth is that before we can increase our results and maximise our level of success, we must first approach our careers and
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3 Important Points About Building and Maintaining Your Reputation
in Career, Coaching, Communication, Executive, Leadership, Mindset, Networks, Success, Teams / / 0 commentsRead moreA good reputation is like gold so be careful how you treat it. In my last posts I’ve focused on building your personal brand and defining what you stand for. You know how important your reputation is to your wellbeing and to your prospects. A couple of people have come to me with some good questions so today I want
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Should You Speak About Your Success?
in Career, Coaching, Communication, Executive, Leadership, Mindset, Networks, Peak Performance / / 0 commentsRead moreAre you truly successful if you need to talk about your successes? We’ve all heard people make comments about others like “If you need to talk about your successes, you’re clearly not successful”. I can understand where they are coming from; there are lots of people who try to convince you they’re successful when they’re not. Just look at social
