Asking for a pay rise can feel daunting, however it’s an essential skill for advancing in your career and ensuring you’re fairly compensated for what you contribute. With the right approach, you can increase your chances of success – here’s how to navigate this conversation effectively: Step One: Preparation is key. Before scheduling a meeting… Read more
Do Women Leaders have the POWER to change the world?
Do Women Leaders have the POWER to change the World? Given today’s global challenges, can diverse perspectives, particularly those of women, help change the status quo and deliver meaningful progress. I think so, here’s how women leaders can shape a brighter future for all: Promoting Diversity and Inclusion: Women are motivated to create environments where… Read more
Women Who Embrace Assertiveness And Defy Others Expectations
In a world where societies expectations often prescribe specific roles for women, the journey of those who choose assertiveness as their path is nothing short of remarkable. Despite facing negative feedback and resistance, these women stand tall, challenging stereotypes and rewriting what it means to be a woman in today. Assertive women refuse to conform… Read more
Five Characteristics of Successful Women Leaders
Women are increasingly making their mark as influential and inspiring leaders. The characteristics shown by women leaders are not only reshaping traditional perceptions but are contributing to the creation of more inclusive and diverse environments. Empathy – one of the hallmark traits of women leaders. Women often bring a heightened sense of empathy to their… Read more
How to get along with family during the Festive Season
At family events is this happening more and more frequently? On the one hand individuals are reluctant to put forward their point of view, on the other hand sometimes they do so without due consideration for others The atmosphere is getting more tense There are more and more covert non verbal signals i.e. nods, winks… Read more
Coaching Behavioural Change
Change Behaviour with One:One Coaching The goal of One:One Coaching is to equip people with the knowledge they need to develop themselves and become more effective. Behaviour change is the goal of most coaching. The coach provides a safe, structured, and trustworthy environment in which to offer support for the individual. The coach also helps… Read more
The Danger Of Mixed Messages!
The Danger of Mixed Messages! Have you ever said anything to somebody that was misinterpreted or misunderstood? For example has something like this ever happened to you? Joanna found her husband’s habit of interrupting her and finishing off her sentences increasingly annoying. Today she resolved she was going to talk to him about it. Joanna… Read more
How To Be Assertive
How to be Assertive Probably the most often asked question we are asked as trainers and coach is, how can I be more assertive? Of course another question would be, How do you know you are not? Some people confuse being aggressive with assertion and even to some extent when we are submissively aggressive. So,… Read more
WHO TRUSTS YOU? (2)Who Trusts You? (2)
WHO TRUSTS YOU? In the previous blog on TRUST we looked at the cost to business of lack of trust and drilled trust down to a more personal and individual level. In Stephen R Covey’s book, The Speed of Trust he uses a simple model to show the relationship between trust, cost and the speed… Read more
Managing By Walking About
In the last article we saw how communication was vital and core to functioning as a manager/leader; the important of enlisting commitment through keeping yourself and your staff ‘in the picture’. MANAGING BY WALKING ABOUT A part of that process is by managing by walk about. Does this mean you are constantly away from your… Read more
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