Category: Personal growth
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SELF-AWARENESS IS YOUR MOST UNDERRATED ASSET
Do you know how you land with people? How do people feel after meeting with you? Self-awareness isn’t soft, it’s strategic. It helps you lead with authenticity, build trust, and create a workplace where people thrive.
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WHEN “REASONABLE” FEELS UNREASONABLE
Psychological safety used to mean freedom from bullying, harassment, and retaliation. Today, it’s increasingly interpreted through a personal lens: “Did this interaction make me feel good?” rather than “Was this interaction fair and appropriate?”
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STRATEGIC DISAGREEMENT IN LEADERSHIP
We often hear the expression “Frank and Fearless” but sometimes stepping back, rather than speaking up, will be the smarter option. How do you know when to put your armour on and step into the fight? This article might help.
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WHAT IS COACHING REALLY ABOUT?
Let’s face it—leadership can be exhilarating, but it can also be isolating. When you’re the one steering the ship, people expect you to have all the answers. But behind closed doors, even the most seasoned leaders wrestle with uncertainty, imposter syndrome, and the pressure to keep delivering at a high level. That’s where coaching comes…
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WHY CREDIBILITY MATTERS MORE THAN EVER
What is the one leadership trait to rule them all? Vision, charisma, strategic thinking, and emotional intelligence all play vital roles but all are useless without credibility.
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TALK TO ME SOME MORE ABOUT THAT…
“I think I hate coaching.” I nearly fell of my chair. Talk to me some more about that… This post explores what coaching really is—and how it can transform leadership and workplace performance.
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MAYBE IT’S TIME TO GO…
I normally write to managers. To the leaders who are out there dealing with the people challenges that keep them awake at night. To the supervisors who have a few people who are acting out, not pulling their weight or disrupting the team. Today I’m writing to the employee. To the one who has found…
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WHEN WORK FEELS LIKE A BATTLEFIELD…
Twice this week I’ve had clients tell me that they are having challenges dealing with ‘combative’ employees. I thought it was interesting that they both used the same word, combative, and it got me thinking.
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WHY CURIOSITY IS A LEADERSHIP SUPERPOWER
Curiosity isn’t just another leadership trait, it’s a mindset that sets exceptional leaders apart. A curious leader is driven by a genuine desire to understand the world and the people around them, free of judgment.
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THE TRUTH CAN HURT BUT IT’S ALSO A RARE GIFT
It may sting a little at first but you can get past that.
The Workplace Coach 