My (mostly) weekly thoughts on leadership, high performance, wellbeing and more.
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Do as I say, not as I do: 10 pieces of advice I dish out but don’t always take
Here’s 10 pieces of advice I dish out but don’t always follow … how about you?
Leaving loudly shows your team they can do the same
So you say you trust your team? OK, here’s a few ways to demonstrate it.
Don’t wait for a crisis to focus on what matters
In a crisis, our priorities become crystal clear. Here’s 4 tips for keeping them clear amid the pressures of daily life.
Yoda’s tips for mindfulness without the minutes
In the style of Yoda and with absolutely no apologies for the nerdiness, here are three ideas to find calm in the busyness of your day, that take literally no extra time.
All you need to change is your mindset…
Why you don’t need to sacrifice your life for the promotion
Let's break free from the fallacy that a senior position means sacrificing your personal life…
Look after your life outside work
A healthy work-life balance is not a nice to have. It is vital. Remember, success is not solely defined by professional achievements but also by leading a fulfilling and balanced life, and each supports the other.
3 Tips to Feel More Ease in Your Day
When you experience more ease in your day, it’s not just pleasant. You will be more creative and productive, and probably a lot nicer to be around. So, here are three strategies that can help you do just that.
5 ways to keep your cool when someone is angry at you
Sometimes pushing back can be particularly challenging when a stakeholder is angry and/or powerful. It requires a delicate balance between maintaining the relationship and respecting your own limits. Here are 5 strategies that you can use to push back effectively in these difficult situations.
Tips for staying well while travelling for work
I went to Perth and it got me thinking about work travel.
Here are some strategies that can help you balance your work and personal life while on the road
Seven tips for a smoother transition back to reality after a break
As I write this it’s my first day back at work after a summer of sunshine, relaxation, and not being in a hurry. The shift back into work mode can be rough but don't worry, I've got you covered with seven tried and true tips for a smoother transition back to reality after a summer break. And let's be honest, I’m talking to myself here…
8 Habit Traps to Avoid
Building a new habit is much easier when you avoid the common pitfalls that can derail your efforts.
Avoid these 8 mistakes when trying to develop new habits.
The best time to take a break
When you feel like you can’t stop working, you’re in fight-or-flight mode. Here’s what to do…
Lowering the bar
This week I'm sharing a blog from before-times (February 2020), on the topic of lowering the bar. It's an oldie, but still very relevant.
How to feel super good
Today I had two separate clients tell me they are feeling “super good” about their life in general at the moment. It’s not always how a coaching conversation starts!
It got me thinking about how much of our wellbeing is within our control… and how much of it isn’t.
3 steps to solving the hustle v happiness problem
Many of my clients come to me because they find themselves at a career crossroads. They can see the brightly lit road to (more) success at work ahead of them. They know what would be required to get there. And they find themselves, often to their surprise and bewilderment, unwilling to follow it. Here’s how I tackle that one…