At some time or other we will be coming out of lockdown (or shelter in place) and entering a new normality. As stated in last month’s article, it is unlikely our world and our roles will be the same. But what about us, how do we want to present ourselves when we come out? This …
‘After coronavirus, when will we get back to normal?’ I hear people ask. Can we go back, and do we want the ‘normal’ we had? An analogy is that when an elastic band is stretched, it never goes back to its original structure. The whole world is being massively stretched into new ways of behaving. …
It is natural to feel worried in these difficult and extraordinary times, so coping with worry is even more important now. Our brains are designed to predict danger and threats. This has helped us thrive as a race for millions of years as our minds and bodies have evolved to cope. The issue is when …
A frequent question I get asked by delegates is ‘How do I talk to the younger generations?’ These may be labelled as Millennials, Gen Y, Z or Alpha. Isn’t this a question that every older generation asks? Did our preceding generation not worry about what television, free love, and rock and roll was doing to …
Giving great presentations of any kind, is an invaluable skill to have. It was with pride that I achieved my Advanced Communicator Gold award at Casterbridge Speakers this week, as part of the Toastmasters International programme. There has been much learning as I reflect on my journey to this point, which I would like to …
There has never been a more relevant time for values-based leadership. Corporate scandals, terrorist threats, office politics, fake news and broken relationships have created low trust in our everyday lives. The increasing gap between stated values and implementation is leading to growing cynicism about integrity and huge uncertainty for the future. If we ignore our …
Do you ever find you are pandering to the psychopath; either at work or home? We can be intimidated or worn down by their behaviours to comply with their demands. According to David Gillespie, in his book Taming Toxic People, we are doing this more and more. The 21st Century is creating the ideal world …
Are effective meetings prevalent enough? A recent survey conducted by Moo Print Ltd has shown that Britain is obsessed with meetings as the average worker is now spending 213 hours a year — or 26 working days — attending them. What is it costing our economy when people are spending this amount of time of …
The advances made in the last few decades have been rapid and incredible; bringing us amazing results, but managing technology etiquette is becoming increasingly difficult. Smart methods of communication have evolved so fast there is a downside, which we humans are struggling to address. If we do not want Smart to stand for Stealer of …
How good are you at saying no? One aspect which contributes to people feeling overwhelmed at work is not saying no. This simple two letter word can cause serious complex problems if not used appropriately. Why is such a little word, so hard to say? People I coach tell me it is because they don’t …
Overwhelmed is one of the most frequent words I hear from clients these days. It seems that more and more people feel overwhelmed by their workload and life in general. The impact of this is more stress, burnout, poorer quality decision making, reduced creativity, broken relationships, reduced self esteem and less productivity. The important things …
BUILD IT – THE REBEL PLAYGROUND FOR WORLD CLASS EMPLOYEE ENGAGEMENT.By Glenn Elliott & Debra Corey The title may be very long, but the content is crisp, concise and pragmatic. In thirty years as a trainer, this is the best book I have read. It had the most all round positive response from the business …
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When was the last time you had a laugh? I don’t mean a quick chuckle, but a really good belly laugh, where you almost cried (or did!). They say ‘Laughter is the best medicine’, and is very infectious, fun, free, and easy to use. ‘A day without laughter is a day wasted’ Charlie Chaplin ‘Tis …
Do you believe that brain power, your people’s capacity to think, is the most valuable resource in your business? I do, because whilst finance, your people and your product or services are vital, without brain power, they will be ineffectually utilised. Your people can turn up and work, but do they bring the full …
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Recruiting and retaining people are essential aspects to grow your business. You need solid foundations to be a preferred employer and build a motivated and engaged team. People are dedicated to grow the business in a culture of continuous improvement when they are engaged. The team will be proud to take ownership of future success, …
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