Assertiveness is about expressing your thoughts, feelings, and needs directly, honestly, and respectfully. It's a balance between passivity and aggression. It is important to understand and believe that your thoughts and feelings are valuable and deserve to be heard. This is the foundation of assertiveness. Proper Preparation and Planning Prevents Poor Performance Know Your [...]
Individuals often find themselves in a challenging and emotional situation when they receive notice that their role has been made redundant and they will be leaving the company. Navigating this period effectively can make a significant difference in the outcome. It is very important to recognise and acknowledge that the role has been made redundant, [...]
In today's dynamic and fast-paced world, the need for effective leadership is more crucial than ever before. Leadership, as a transferable skill, has the power to transcend industries and fields, enabling individuals to drive change and promote safety. While management focuses on maintaining processes and ensuring efficiency, leadership takes a broader approach, inspiring teams, fostering [...]
In my mid 30’s, I decided to make a significant career change, completely changing direction, almost starting again from the bottom in a new industry. It was an exhilarating but challenging decision. Whether you're feeling unfulfilled in your current profession or seeking new opportunities, making a successful transition requires careful consideration and planning. Switching careers can [...]
There is nothing more frustrating than seeing a great team member promoted for their outstanding technical skills but fail to develop their interpersonal skills and underperform in their new role. We see it every day. Sometimes it presents itself in different formats, it’s a promotion that isn’t working out, it’s a change in [...]
We take so much for granted these days when it comes to communication - we do so much of it that we have lost some of its goals and objectives almost accepting that’s the way it is. When I was at school, I was taught the “basic communications model”, I’m sure you’ll remember it: [...]
I think many parents are challenged with this question. As parents we love and care for our children and wish the best for their future, but we can’t always determine their future for them (some try to their detriment unfortunately). My oldest son was very clear from primary school what he wanted to do [...]
Preparation is the key to a great interview. If you have got to the stage where you’re being invited to interview for a job you are already in a much smaller group and have made it through the first ‘gate’. Going to an interview without good preparation is like going to your final exam without [...]
After over 40 years in the industry Peter James has had several careers including building a successful business, but what you may not know is that during this entire time he has also been a student of the martial arts. Since 1974 he has studied many different styles, but for the last 30 years has [...]
Have you ever thought about being your own boss? Many people have, there is a certain attraction to freeing yourself from the hierarchical and political pressures of an organisation and testing yourself and challenging your abilities in the commercial world. But have you honestly thought about what it takes, really? A staggering number of businesses [...]
Dr Susan Roberts says: