What is holding you back from changing?

Have you got back into work after the Christmas break and feeling you wanted a change?  During the break did you you rediscover yourself under the layers of stress and exhaustion?  Did you dream of the new job, change in responsibility, improved work relationships?  But if only it was as easy as day dreaming - rather …

The Right Way to Hold People Accountable

Many people I work with find it difficult at times to create accountability in their teams and this often either leads to conflict, micro-management or refusing to delegate work in the future.  Accountability isn't talked about enough within teams or training.  If you are struggling with establishing and maintaining accountability try reading this super HBR …

Time for a Fresh Start?

Exciting new course to get you and your goals into action.

Have you got a meeting today?

Silly question really!!!  If you are reading this on your way to work there is a good chance that you are on your way to a meeting.  Do you think meetings are the scourge of modern life? From all our grumbling you'd think so, but how much energy do we put into turning meetings into …

Do you think only the lucky ones can enjoy work?

I did - do you? But we can all do something about this - start by reading this 8 Ways to Enjoy Your Work Most Days (a.k.a., "Success") (The Recovering Leader) and get in touch!  There are things we can all do to bring more happiness to our lives in work.

Can you slow down for 10 minutes?

This lovely piece from @justinadamwise is a great reminder of the value of slowing down - just for a few minutes and why it is so hard to do.  Many of the people I work with are beset with expectations of constant busyness and it is just exhausting for them - it doesn't bring joy, …

Feel the fear…

We humans like to think we are super rational and our behaviour is really pretty sensible and pretty reasonable.  Does that ring true? Unfortunately, in the last few years research has shown that we are less logical that we'd like to think and that more of our responses are automatic rather than carefully planned.  Often …

Employee engagement inspiration from an accountancy firm….

Wow.  This HBR article really is a great example of how you can work with your teams to get inspired, to make a difference.  If an accountancy firm can do it - what is holding you back?

Getting your new management job off on the right foot

I often coach people moving into a new leadership role - a step up and almost always a step into the unknown.  Its a great opportunity to learn and try new things, but someone after we've actually won the job, we often think that our thinking job is done - until we actually start the new …

Time to stop holding back?

Over the last few years I've been lucky enough to work with people who want to stop holding themselves back.  They want to start sharing their thoughts, letting people know how they are feeling about a project or suggestion and even sometimes just wanting to let their professional guard drop to give a great big …