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To Make Your Resolution Or Unmake It?
By Charlotte Lucas Forgive me for saying what most people may not want to hear at this time of year but I really feel that New Year’s resolutions are a load of b….. They are shame-based promises that we make to ourselves which set us up for failure. Most of the time...
How to slow down this December.
December is upon us. At this time of year, as the temperatures drop and the Christmas trees start to go up, it's easy to feel overwhelmed by the never -ending tasks on the To Do List. It can be a challenging time – where we struggle to slow down and this can creep...
Grow Your Brain- Failure is Helpful!
What is a growth mindset? Professor Carole Dweck, is an American Psychologist at Standford University, who has studied and researched growth mindset and its benefits. Carole talks about finding the ‘not yet’ position after a setback. Rather than labelling a person...
Relaxing…What’s the point?
I have just been on a summer break- part solo and intended to relax as it’s been a pretty stressful year. At first, I decided to ‘chill’ sans distraction, but within minutes I was reaching for my phone and the nearest book. After half a day or so I missed being around...
Coaching – is it snake oil or a real solution
Communication coaching has gained significant popularity enabling individuals and organisations to enhance their interpersonal skills, public speaking abilities, and overall communication effectiveness. Did you know, in recent research 99% of employers see coaching...
Drums, dogs and a fist full of merch
What a brilliant two days at the Festival of Work in June. The four of us on our stand heard some fantastic, inspiring and thought-provoking speakers and spoke to hundreds of other attendees and exhibitors. What felt apparent here was the desire to connect with...
Tricky relationships and how to navigate through them
In our professional lives, navigating relationships with colleagues and clients can sometimes feel like a minefield. There often seems to be someone making every interaction a challenge. The good news is effective and skilled communication can help to forge stronger...
Personal Branding vs. Personal Values
How do they work together? In the world of social media and digital footprints, Personal Branding carries significant weight. But where does it sit with your values? Can you be authentic if you’re worried about your personal brand? Personal...
The Power of Creative Thinking
Creative thinking is the ability to see things differently, to find new solutions or to offer an alternative perspective. Whilst it can be used for straightforward problem solving, it goes beyond that, opening doors to unique and groundbreaking...