Relationships

All blog posts from the last 8 years...

Jan 14
4 min

The number 1 threat to your business growth in 2021 (and it's not what you expect!)

The single most consistent theme we were asked to help clients with last year? - Being able to communicate and work effectively together....

Nov 19, 2020
2 min

Saying no! (a humble guide)...

One of the most prevalent challenges that’s come up this year from my 1-1 coaching clients relates to time management, and the stress and...

Aug 28, 2020
3 min

5 feedback fails (and what to do instead)

Taking part in feedback conversations can be awkward, disjointed, lack clarity on the real message, and all too often fail completely....

Mar 24, 2019
4 min

Honesty without kindness is violence…

Sometimes you hear something that sticks. A sentance that strikes a cord and makes your insides feel a bit funny. That sits with you and...

Nov 28, 2018
5 min

5 quick games to get your team laughing out loud.

Need to help a new group bond? Want an ice breaker activity for a meeting/workshop? Looking to inject some fun back into your team? These...

Nov 15, 2018
2 min

What’s on the menu today?

Over the last few years I’ve been on a huge learning journey, both in terms of gaining a bunch of practical experience and in consuming...

Nov 22, 2017
2 min

Being an asshole is easy…

Ignoring people. Respecting your own agenda. Pushing ideas because you believe in them. Shutting people down before they finish speaking....

Sep 21, 2017
3 min

Your truth is not my truth, but they’re both true (partially)…

Clearly the title kinda gives away the punch line of this weeks ramblings so let’s jump right in to the topic of subjective reality....

Aug 3, 2017
3 min

R.S.V.P. – Will you accept the invitation?

In the office yesterday a colleague gave you an invitation. Did you notice? Did you accept? Don’t worry if not, because it will happen...

Jul 13, 2017
4 min

Q. What’s the most important part of any team? A. The human element…

At work you’re part of a team. You (normally) have colleagues with shared goals to work towards. I would also hope that you’re...

Feb 8, 2017
1 min

Being a scrum master is a doddle (as long as you master this one thing)…

So what exactly does a scrum master do? I hear this question a lot. And the answer is easy: As little as possible. However, being a scrum...

Feb 3, 2017
3 min

Are you making enough deposits?

Experian are doing a big ad campaign at the moment encouraging you to find out your credit score. Reason being that if you know what your...

Dec 21, 2016
10 min

54 ways to stay happy and healthy over the Christmas period

This is a re-post from Garage gym planner website, who kindly let me share it. It felt like a perfect post for this time of year, with...

Apr 11, 2016
3 min

Light up the lives of your colleagues by paying them the ultimate compliment

Everyone loves a compliment. Even a simple thank you from a colleague can have a huge positive impact on your day. From a general...

Apr 5, 2016
4 min

You be the judge.

I try really hard not to do it, but find myself doing it often. I know it’s not the right thing and it’s not good for me, but the problem...

Nov 19, 2015
4 min

9 ways to fake being good at your job

I bet you’ve worked with someone at some point who makes you think ‘This guy is a joke‘ or ‘This girl is awful‘, yet they seem to get...

Sep 10, 2015
3 min

Why you should join the pandemonium and start singing ‘Let it go’ at the top of your lungs

If you’ve got a daughter below the age of 8, or in fact any young female relation in your family, you’ll be well aware of the batshit...

Aug 19, 2015
2 min

The day I met a tall, handsome stranger…

You already know that networking is a critical success factor to having a successful career, but how often do you make a conscious effort...

May 7, 2015
3 min

How to manage a noble gas?

Your help is needed. A former colleague of mine (who wishes to remain mysterious anonymous) has an office dilemma and wants to tap into...

Dec 16, 2014
2 min

10 qualities that will make you a freaking fantastic colleague in 2015

When I think of some colleagues (both previous and current) I smile. Not all, but the one’s I’m still in touch with a few years later....

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