The coolest job in the world
I'm currently at one of the biggest dinosaur museums in the world (>130,000 fossils!) where I met a Dinosaur Archaeologist, who made me wonder...are you thinking widely enough about your next career move?
Anger: feel it or fight it?
I read that our emotions are designed to dissipate after 90 seconds. So why am I still wound up about the driver that pulled out in front of me when driving yesterday?
Supporting the well-being of your staff
As well as looking after ourselves, we need to educate ourselves about how to support others. As a line manager, you can be proactive about supporting the well-being of your staff…
How to make a change even when the timing isn't right
In my experience, people have lots of ideas about things they would like, but often aren't taking action towards them. The phrase 'this isn't the right time' is a common reason shared...
Giving better feedback
Constructive criticism, particularly if it’s a surprise, triggers your fight/ flight response.
It's time to check in on the first quarter of your year...
There's hardly a week and a half left until the end of March - where has that first quarter of the year even gone?! As quickly as that has come around, it’s a good time to check in, finish a couple of things and get your plan sorted for Q2.
A classic technique for deciding whether to say yes and go for it
A classic technique for deciding whether to say yes and go for it,,,
A breathing technique to create instant calm
Changing your breathing is an underrated coping strategy when you’re having a challenging day
How to find a job that you're GREAT at
It's time to stop settling for good and uncover your unique set of skills and experience. You'll feel empowered and confident in your next career move if you know you'll be leveraging what you're GREAT at.
Why do we need to talk about emotions at work?
If your people appear fine, that doesn’t necessarily mean they’re fine. In a leadership role we need to be willing to lead or at least open the conversation.
Try this quick method to upgrade your thoughts for a positive day at work
Going from thinking 'I'm broke' to 'I'm a millionaire' is a big stretch for most people, but changing your thinking can achieve amazing things…
What do you want for 2019?
Imagine yourself at the end of 2019 feeling disappointed. Why do you feel that way? What was missing?