As 2019 comes to a close, it’s that time where we begin to reflect on the past year and our achievements. In between the many Christmas lunches and parties, that is! There’s something about the darker nights and the comforting lights of the Christmas tree that gets me into a more introspective mood. It’s the…
Having the right mindset can help you make leaps and bounds in both your leadership career and your personal life. You’ve probably heard that having a growth mindset is crucial for success as a leader, but what exactly is a growth mindset, and how do you develop that? Fixed mindset vs growth mindset The term ‘growth…
Ad Florem means “to flower”, which reflects my aspiration to help senior leaders grow and flourish in their roles. But an unexpected bonus of having this business has been how many opportunities I’ve had to grow, too! After being in business for a few months, I made a commitment to myself. I made the decision…
Before my mum passed away, she used to phone me every evening at 6pm to have a quick chat. This started back in the days when it was cheaper to phone after this time and because my mum had done this for so many years, it became a habit. Unfortunately, 6pm wasn’t the most convenient…
Do you find yourself watching the clock towards the end of the day? If you’re feeling bored and disengaged, it’s time to shift your focus to what you do well. I’m sure most of us have been in a role where we couldn’t wait for the day to end. I have. I remember the constant…
I’ve been working with a client who was feeling frustrated with a lack of progress in his career. He found himself with no time to plan, lacked confidence and was losing his creativity. While he watched other people developing and moving on, nothing seemed to change for him. Despite having lots of good intentions of…
With the high pressures of modern leadership, it’s easy to believe there’s no time to reflect on your practice, even though great leaders know it helps them improve. During my career, I’ve spent quite a bit of time reflecting on my practice, and helped my clients do the same. Since I started running my own…
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Have you ever felt like you: Were just going through the motions? Stuck in a rut? Had nothing to aim for? Didn’t know what to do next? Didn’t have the courage to do anything? Wanted something different from now, but didn’t know what that was? Well, I met 6 women who felt just like this,…
