“All lasting business is built on friendship.” – Alfred A. Montapert I often find myself saying that the best part of what I do is the people. Many of the clients I’ve worked with – and the collaborators I’ve partnered with – have become friends. Real friends. The kind you meet for coffee, swap stories…
“It does good to take walks out of doors, that our spirits may be raised and refreshed by the open air and fresh breeze.” – Seneca I have recently been posting on social media and talking with clients about how they look after their overall health and fitness in order to decrease stress at work…
One thing I hear time and again is people not wanting to say ‘no’ and then feeling resentful that a colleague or client has overstepped a boundary. Setting clear boundaries in business is crucial for maintaining a healthy work-life flow. I’m not a fan of the word balance as for me it feels rigid and…
When I was learning to fly a helicopter, one of the very key components was using the radio communications – it sounded like a foreign language to me and I thought ‘I’m never going to get this’. My instructor told me “It’s in English – you just have to listen” When I started training businesses…
“Whatever we believe about ourselves and our ability comes true for us.” – Susan L. Taylor There are those times that we raise our expectations and then realise we perhaps don’t have quite the ability to get our outcome and we then know what we need to do, learn or work on to achieve that outcome. Well…
“Be careful how you talk to yourself as you are always listening.” If you’re thinking that daily affirmations are a bit ‘woo’ or pseudoscience, then read on. They are powerful tools rooted in psychology and neurology. At their core, affirmations are positive statements designed to challenge and overcome negative or self-sabotaging thoughts. By repeating affirmations…
“Your body doesn’t give up on Ultra marathon race day, it’s your mind that has the final say .” – Michael D’Aulerio 1. Deal with the small stuff! That voice niggling away in your ear – stop and listen to it – what might seem small and inconsequential now could end up driving you to distraction…
Change is an inevitable part of business and how we respond to it can significantly impact our success. The change curve, based on the work of Elisabeth Kubler-Ross, who looked at the personal transition through grief, is often used in business. It is a valuable tool for understanding group and individual reactions during the process…
Key Takeaways from this article • Delegation is essential for leadership growth – It allows leaders to focus on strategic initiatives while developing their team. • Empowers employees and builds trust – Giving team members responsibility increases motivation and engagement. • Increases efficiency and productivity – Delegating routine tasks enables faster decision-making and reduces bottlenecks….
I have taken this weeks article from a series of workshops I ran for England Athletic Coaches and sports coaches to help them understand how they can lead and coach through the different ways people have of learning. I have adapted it slightly for business leaders (you may want to get a cuppa as it’s…
It was the 4th October 2004 and my first day as self employed – leaving behind over 15 years of being employed. It’s been an interesting journey with incredible highs and some serious lows, and some very boring parts in between and filled with more lessons than I could count. But I’ve decided that I…
As we enter into December, it can be a time of high emotions and I believe that Emotional Intelligence (EI) is crucial for effective leadership. For executives, having high emotional intelligence is essential. It helps leaders handle complex relationships, create a positive work atmosphere, and drive success. There was a fantastic video of a sports…