I’ve just done something very stupid. Yes, incredibly stupid. I have asked my coach to inflict pain on me on a daily basis over the next 14 days. Seriously. The problem is, (deep breath for confession time) I have let myself get disorganised. I’ve had the luxury of not having a boss for the last …
Why have I asked my coach to inflict pain on me? Read More »
Were you one of the many people who set a new year’s resolution for themselves? If so, well done. In this final part of our 2 part blog post (Part 1 is here) I will give you the last 3 things you will need in place to actually stick and keep to your resolutions this …
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Were you one of the many people who set a new year’s resolution for themselves? If so, well done. In this 2 part blog post I will give you the 5 things you will need in place to actually stick and keep to your resolutions this year. Before you commit to a set of new …
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A lot what you say to your team is wasted, well it is for many professionals running a firm and a team of people. The result is that the team is less likely to be able to get on with the job that you asked them to do! That’s wastes your time, their time and …
How you view your career affects how well you do, so view it the right way! I was having a conversation with a business contact I have known and respected for some years now, we hadn’t met for a while so the first question was the inevitable: Her response made me feel rather sad, as …
Who should be the best judge of your performance – you or others? Read More »
I’ve got a confession to make. You know when people, well normally men, talk about female drivers being unable to reverse or park? Well, and my apologies to the sisterhood, it’s me that they are often talking about. I am very lucky to have acquired many skills and talents along the years. However, reverse parking …
For the 1st time ever I was heckled during a keynote speech. I know, it had to happen at some point… but despite my polite acknowledgement, it was a battle I couldn’t win at that point in time. So, what produced the emotion from my delegate? It was the suggestion that if firms are to increase …
Barriers to firm growth: keeping it all up in your head Read More »
Do you find yourself over-estimating what you can do in the short term? I know that I do. I find myself often saying, just got a few more things to do and I will be home in 30 minutes. Before I know it, the thirty minutes have gone and I am still in the office. …
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