August 12, 2016
How I Found My Voice in My One-on-Ones
I’ve laughed in them, cried in them, been bored in them, and even shouted in them. No matter what your personal thoughts are about one-on-ones – whether…
Posts categorised with 'Communication'
July 28, 2016
Stop and Step Back From the Problem!
Depending on how you view it, life is but a series of challenges to be overcome… How we approach and…
July 22, 2016
Influence: Do You Have the Power?
Influence can come in a variety of forms. From a viral campaign on social media, to a presidential election campaign, to the pleadings of…
July 12, 2016
#MTtalk: Team Meetings: Do You Help, Hide or Hinder?
Maybe you’re the exception to the rule and you absolutely love meetings, but many of us don’t enjoy them. Some meetings drag on for hours,…
July 8, 2016
Lost for Words? Or Cat Got Your Tongue?
Have you ever found yourself lost for words at a time when you needed them desperately? It’s easy to think that there’s not much “going…
July 1, 2016
How to Lead a Multi-Generational Team
Chances are, you probably work as part of a multi-generational workforce, with colleagues of all ages sharing projects and goals. There’s also a good chance…
June 6, 2016
How Do You Build Rapport at Work?
What does “rapport” at work mean to you? Maybe it’s just enjoying a bit of banter with a colleague, or perhaps it’s an important part…
June 3, 2016
Lessons in Negotiation at the Bazaar
If I’m being honest, negotiations have never been my strong suit. I find them daunting, and saying the wrong thing can be embarrassing in any…
May 23, 2016
Goal-Setting: Benefits and Cautions
Goals? Sure, I have them and I could more or less tell you what they are, but I didn’t need to write them down like…
May 10, 2016
Your Top Tips For Giving and Receiving Feedback at Work
“We all need people who will give us feedback. That’s how we improve.” – Bill Gates, American…
April 29, 2016
Don’t Let a Crisis Become a Catastrophe
The saying “hope for the best, prepare for the worst” has always struck me as supremely sensible advice. Having said that, it’s not advice…
April 25, 2016
How to Give Feedback
Imagine being forever immune to heart attacks and strokes because you take a daily dose of medication. Great! But there’s a little hitch. The medication…