Working on Energy is Possible for You as a Leader
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…
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What leaders need to know about coaching part 2
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…
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The time I was brave
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…
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How Significant Emotional Events Shake Your World
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,…
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Is it time to be curious?
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…
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Is it time to prioritise the right things?
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…
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Is it time to stop self-criticising?
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…
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New Year New You Vision – What Have You Been Putting Off?
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…
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As a Leader, Who Inspires You?
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…
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One of the biggest questions I ask my coaching clients
What’s your purpose? While it might not sound like an essential question to ask yourself as a leader, this is one of the biggest questions I ask my clients. In…
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The Best Advice I’ve Ever Had
What’s the best advice you’ve ever had? The kind of advice that’s made a lasting difference to your life? The kind that you return to regularly, and helps you through…
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What I’ve learned in the last 12 months
On the 27th October 2019, I’ll be celebrating Ad Florem’s 4th birthday. I can hardly believe it was a whole 4 years ago when I started my business. It’s been…
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Is it time to discover yourself?
Self-discovery The leadership clients I work with are often surprised when I suggest the first step to being a great leader is self-discovery. Aren’t they already themselves? What is there…
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Do you know what gives you joy?
When was the last time you felt joyful? As busy leaders, we’re constantly juggling priorities and curating never-ending lists of things to do. What if that to-do list was filled…
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Do you feel underappreciated at work? Show gratitude
Feeling underappreciated at work can leave you feeling frustrated and demotivated. When you’re putting in a lot of effort, and you think it’s going unnoticed, you might start to wonder…
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It’s Taken Me A Long Time To Learn It’s OK To Be Me!
It’s taken me a long time to learn it’s OK to be me! Like most leaders, I’d previously spent my time focusing on anything and everything that landed on my…
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How to Find the Real You
Do you ever feel like you’re a vastly different person at work than you are at home? I’m not talking about dressing and behaving in a professional manner. But when…
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Time to Focus on You Using the 4 Pillars of Self-Leadership
What is Self-Leadership? Leaders spend a lot of time focusing on external factors. Processes, people, targets. We’re constantly trying to shape and influence these external factors to bring us closer…
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Want to be a better leader? Be true to yourself
Being ‘authentic’ is a popular concept at the moment, but what does authenticity look like? Surely you are ‘authentically you’ just by existing? Well, not exactly. We often put a…
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What Is It That Makes You Unique?
What is it that makes you unique? What makes you tick at work? Do you feel happiest when you’re bouncing ideas off other people? Or is it when you’re filling…
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