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Want To Grow Your Confidence? Get Out Of Your Comfort Zone
There are few people who actively enjoy discomfort. The sheer fact that we are human gives us a preference for feeling in control. Discomfort probably doesn’t feature on the top 10 emotions we like...
Published: December 31, 2019
Mistakes Bring Powerful Lessons – How Do You Communicate Them?
Results sometimes may not be what we expect them to be. But the extent to which they feel like a failure really depends upon our perspective. We’re gradually moving through the final...
Published: December 16, 2019
Why You Don’t Need To Act Like A Man To Succeed At Work
‘Act like a man to succeed’ is a misguided piece of advice on several counts. Quite aside from the problem of deciding which men to imitate (what if they are dysfunctional or incompetent?), this...
Published: October 24, 2019
How To Deal With Interruptions At Work
Dealing with interruptions in a meeting room of big personalities can feel like standing on a motorway and trying to hold the attention of incoming traffic. The thought of “I’m going to be interrupted...
Published: October 10, 2019
Managing Multicultural Teams: Improving Communication
In an increasingly multicultural workplace - and with teamworking on the rise - it is becoming more and more important to prioritise effective cross-cultural communication. The good news is that whether you are...
Published: September 12, 2019
How to Be More Likeable at Work
Visit any organisation and you’ll find a mix of different kinds of people: a plethora of personalities. It’s what makes for great ideas, creativity and ultimately, success. But it’s also what can lead to...
Published: August 22, 2019
How Effective Communication At Work Can Unlock Your Team’s Potential
If you have been around the block a few times in business, you will know that effective teams don’t happen by accident. So what if the key is effective team communication? When...
Published: July 31, 2019
Presentation Skills Training: The Do’s & Don’ts Of The Dreaded Q&A
You’ve finished your presentation and the audience is applauding loudly. You feel a swell of adrenalin and know you’ve done a great job – all that practise was worth it. But now it’s time...
Published: June 19, 2019
How to Communicate with Empathy
Traditionally viewed as a 'soft' or 'feminine' skill, empathy is finally getting the attention it deserves as the most important business skill. But what does empathy really mean, and how can using empathy in your...
Published: June 3, 2019
