The Power of Listening to Your Emotions
In my experience as a coach, and through the research for my book, there’s one thing that is abundantly clear: many leaders and high achievers push themselves into emotional overdraft by ignoring or even outright dismissing their emotions. We’ve been taught to ‘power through’, to keep a stiff upper lip, to ‘just get to the […]
When did you first join LinkedIn? Here’s how to find out…
How long have you been building connections? LinkedIn was founded in 2003 with 10 users. By 2004 it had 100k and by 2009 there were a staggering 17 million users! If you’re curious to see how long you’ve been part of LinkedIn then here’s a simple way to check: I was 2007 by the way – […]
Papa’s Tomato Garden – One of my favourite stories…
Is necessity really the mother of invention? Do difficult situations inspire ingenious solutions? Can constraints foster creativity? The below is one of my favourite stories for highlighting creative responses to challenging situations. It’s an oldie, but a goodie. An old Italian lived alone in New Jersey. He wanted to plant his annual tomato garden, but it […]
Be assertive, not aggressive. Practical steps to build assertiveness…
Navigating difficult conversations without causing conflict is an essential skill, but it’s easier said than done. I read a piece from Team Sterka – a business that supercharges client interactions through their People Skills As A Service® programme – that struck a chord. They said: be assertive, but don’t be aggressive. This simple yet powerful distinction is especially important in situations […]
Choose discomfort over resentment – the impact of setting boundaries on your emotional overdraft
Children returning to school, work demands escalating, and *whispers* the very faint sound of jingle bells. It’s easy to find ourselves overextended—emotionally, mentally, and physically. But how often do we consider the cost of saying “yes” too often – especially at this time of year? An emotional overdraft refers to the toll on leaders when […]
100 Days to Christmas 2024: A Challenge to Reinvigorate Your Team and Reduce Emotional Overdraft
September 16th marks 100 days until Christmas. But instead of worrying about how quickly the year has flown by, let’s reframe this milestone. Consider it three months of potential—a unique opportunity to make a meaningful impact on your business and alleviate the emotional overdraft within your team. This year, I challenge you and your team […]
5 lessons from the longest human study on health and happiness
Powerful Lessons on Health & Happiness – a great little share from Lewis Howes on Instagram:
Perfection is impossible – lessons from Federer
“Perfection is impossible. Throughout my career, I played 1,526 singles matches and won nearly 80% of them. But do you know how many points I actually won? Just 54%. That’s right, even at the highest level of tennis, players win just over half the points they play. This teaches you an important lesson: you can’t […]
Bad Habits. 13 Things to Give Up
When you’re feeling stressed, anxious or somewhat overwhelmed, it can be hard to know where to start. This list of ’13 things you should give up’ is as good a starting place as any. Choose one, practice it, make it a habit. Then choose another, and repeat. Small, simple (not easy) incremental changes that have […]
Stop Stressing: The Hidden Cost of Deferred Tasks and How to Beat It
Chris Williamson shared an insightful concept on The Diary of a CEO podcast that speaks directly to the challenges many leaders face today. He introduced the idea of a “stress cost” that arises when we defer tasks. According to Williamson, when we postpone an activity, it doesn’t simply vanish; it lingers in our minds, becoming a constant […]
