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The Power of Positivity and 3 Tips to Make it Work for You.
Read moreI remember as a child, waking up every morning to the excitement of a brand new day. It was like the blank page of a diary; fresh, new and ready to be filled with fun and adventure. And the best part? The days were always fun. Something great happened in almost every day. When do we outgrow that attitude to
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20 things to achieve in 2020
Read moreIn today’s article, I’d like to unpack your plans for 2020. I want 2020 to be an exciting and successful year for you and that means doing more than just setting goals which fade away after the New Year hype wears off. Let’s make this year different! Below is a list of 20 areas I encourage you to focus on
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Is your non-verbal communication de-railing your message?
Read moreRecently I had a client come to me for help getting his team on side. In many ways he was a talented leader, full of knowledge, and he wanted the best for his people, but he hadn’t been able to develop a solid relationship with the team. We discussed it for a while, but he couldn’t find any reason or
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The Powerful Stories in your Organisation
Read moreEvery organisation has its own culture and trying to change it is difficult. You can’t just issue a directive; people will stay in their comfortable, safe and established culture until there’s a good reason to move. How can you shape that culture so it’s constructive and well-positioned to support your business into the future? You tap into the tool which
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Shaping your firm for future success
in Career, Coaching, Communication, Executive, Learning and Development, Peak Performance, Teams / / 0 commentsRead moreWe all know how important communication is when we’re working as part of a team to achieve a common goal. Great workplaces have great communication foundations in place which gives them a huge marketplace advantage. I’d like to ask you how your firm or business is managing your communications given the wide-scale demographic shifts and technological advances which are reshaping
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3 ways to lean into courageous conversations
in Coaching, Communication, Executive, Leadership, Mindset, Networks, Peak Performance, Teams / / 0 commentsRead moreWhen was the last time you stopped for a moment to analyse and grade your own communication skills? How do you rate yourself? No matter how skilled you are at building relationships with others, this is an area of communication that most struggle to master. As I’ve discussed in previous posts, being able to have courageous conversations is a necessity
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How to nurture your network of cheerleaders
Read moreNetworks aren’t always formal; the informal ones are just as powerful. They often include the people who give you the confidence to go out and build your professional connections. Today I’d like to talk about one network you may have overlooked. It’s one we all have but perhaps you never really thought of this group as a network. What is
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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
