Energy! It’s what I work on! ? If you prefer to watch the video or listen to the audio …please scroll to the bottom of the page. I believe in only spending time on activities that energise me and where I feel I can add value. So if something or someone doesn’t energise me …I…
This is a 3-part blog series sharing what leaders need to know about coaching 1: What coaching is, the different types of coaching, and the common concerns about having coaching 2: The areas of focus in coaching, and what happens in coaching 3: The benefits of coaching, and how to choose a coach The…
Bravery and fear Fear is a funny thing. On the one hand, it keeps us safe by ensuring that we avoid dangerous situations. On the other hand, the things we sometimes fear don’t present any actual physical danger. Even worse, sometimes our fear can keep us static, afraid to take action. Our fear response is…
In everyone’s life there definitely will have been some standout experiences or events that have shaped you. Examples of these Significant Emotional Events are the birth of a child, marriage, job promotion, illness, divorce, separation, child leaving home, redundancy, job layoff, bereavement …the list goes on. You know when you’ve experienced an event like this…
Self-growth is about striving to become a better leader through personal growth. This is where you lay out your plan to capitalise on your strengths and work on your weaknesses in a focused manner. When you commit to self-growth, you commit to becoming the best leader you can possibly be. You also accept full accountability…
Self-management is the ability to hold yourself accountable, prioritise your goals, and take necessary action. It’s very closely linked with self-discipline, and it’s an essential skill. It allows you to be more productive, work independently and retain focus on what matters. Self-management is about finding the self-control and mastery needed to take control of one’s work…
Self-acceptance Most of the leaders I work with have self-criticism down to a fine art. What if I told you that self-acceptance is a more effective way to sharpen your leadership? In demanding roles where the emphasis is on continuous improvement and constantly delivering results, it can be easy to slip into treating yourself as…
New Year, New You? It’s January, and it’s that time of year when we all feel motivated and enthusiastic about being the best version of ourselves over the next 12 months. Whether it’s to work on your health and fitness or just getting more organised, according to a recent YouGov survey, 25% of us make…
It’s a lovely feeling to be inspired. As leaders we talk a lot about being motivated, about being effective, and sometimes we also talk about inspiring others. We talk about how we can inspire people with our leadership. Yet, is it possible to inspire others if you’re not feeling inspired yourself? When you’re feeling inspired…
