The world of work has changed dramatically in recent years. Sped up by the coronavirus pandemic, many companies are now offering fully remote or hybrid working options for their employees. There are plenty of pros to this approach: better work-life balance, an opportunity to hire from a wider pool of talent, and better retention of […]
What if the person who’s written the most practical and best-selling book on coaching for managers and leaders turned their attention to the health of working relationships? Michael Bungay Stanier’s new book *How to Work with (Almost) Anyone* is a practical guide for anyone who wants to stop hoping that their working relationships will be […]
Once upon a time, our ancestors discovered fire and the magic of stories. The flame of a good story still flickers in our brains, activating mirror neurons that let us feel what others feel. Our brains release oxytocin to strengthen empathy and dopamine to heighten focus. The sensory regions light up, enhancing memory, making us […]
Introduction Once upon a time in the corporate kingdom, there were leaders and then there were storytellers. The difference? Well, it’s a bit like the difference between a mere conversation and an unforgettable anecdote. Today, we are peeling back the layers of this oft-underestimated skill – the power of storytelling in leadership. Let’s dive deep […]
If you haven’t heard about the latest tech revolution sweeping the world, you may well be living under that proverbial rock. ChatGPT is an advanced artificial intelligence language model that is designed to simulate human conversation. It uses a deep learning algorithm to analyse vast amounts of text data and generate human-like responses to questions […]
3 Keys to Successful Difficult Conversations In this video, we dive into the 3 essential keys to successfully having difficult conversations as a manager. Whether you’re addressing performance issues or having a challenging conversation with a staff member, these tips will help you navigate these tough conversations with confidence and empathy. Learn how to communicate […]
Are you a leader struggling to manage a remote or hybrid team? You are not alone. Leading these types of teams can be extremely challenging for several reasons. Let me give you a case study from a client. Sarah’s Team Story As the leader of a small marketing team, Sarah was used to managing a […]
An organization needs to take care of more things than the profit margin to run a business. Profit margin is not the only way to measure a business’s success – satisfied employees at workplaces also speak volumes about the organization. Employee engagement is the ultimate reason behind the overall success of well-known businesses across the […]
What Will You Do When Your Boss Rejects Your Ideas? (4mins 24s watch time). Watch above, or read on… If you’re like many employees, you may have a boss who says he wants new ideas, but then shoots down each proposal that you bring to him. As a result, you’re frustrated by such contradictory messages, […]
10 Critical Drivers of Performance at Work – a case study. What drives high performance at work? Watch the video, or read on: I facilitated a session with a client to capture learnings from a significant crisis. To cut a long story short, we had some devastating bush fires here in Tasmania and my client […]