Why social connection at work matters and how to strengthen it Back in the ‘good old days’ there was regular time to down tools for birthday morning teas, bakeoffs, team lunches, theme days and Friday drinks. These were the benign enablers of organisational culture and trusted relationships. Yet, Opportunities to connect socially at work have all […]
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Just because you CAN, doesn’t mean you SHOULD. . .When Jenny*, a well-regarded lawyer and director, was offered a place in her firm’s highly coveted ‘Fast Track to Partnership’ program, her manager, colleagues and family told her she’d be mad not to take it. It was an amazing honour that offered so much. Completing the program […]
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6 biggest work from home traps and simple ways to avoid themWith rapid advances in technology and more employers setting up flexible work practices, there’s never been a better time to work from home.But if the idea of working whenever you like; wearing what you like and doing what you like with no office politics […]
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12 smart ways achieve more and maximise Executive Coaching ROIExecutive Coaching is increasingly recognised as one of the most effective ways to develop your leadership capability and successfully achieve your goals. But it also requires significant time, money and effort. You and your organisation want to ensure the best possible return on all three. If you get […]
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What to do when you don’t know which executive coach to chooseCongratulations!You’ve received approval to engage an Executive Coach. Your manager is supportive and now you’re keen to get started. But here’s the problem… which coach do you choose?Your manager may have recommended it for your leadership development. Maybe your HR advisor has given you a […]
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When you hear, “We’re having a workshop and you need to organize it,” do you fist pump with excitement or groan with despair?Workshops, Retreats and Planning Sessions can be a highly effective way to bring people together to:Create a new vision and plan an exciting future strategic directionSolve complex problemsMake important decisionsDesign a new structure […]
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An urgent plea to all temporary managers in an acting role!Coaching many smart managers across government, corporate and nonprofit sectors, I’m noticing a rising and worrying trend that’s hindering performance and results. Increasing secondments, lengthy acting roles and short term contracts are eroding #leadership confidence. Click to Tweet More than ever before, ‘temporary’ leaders are […]
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“It is amazing what you can accomplish, if you do not care who gets the credit.” Harry TrumanIf you live in my home state of Victoria you’d have to have been hiding under a rock to have missed the annual excitement of the AFL (Australian Football League) Grand Final this weekend. This was no ordinary Grand […]
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What you won’t learn about leadership from a book and how to come back from failureLet’s be honest – in our relentless pursuit for success, we hate making mistakes! Stuffing up is at best embarrassing. At worst it can have serious implications for your organisation and career. We can all recall that horrible, unforgettable moment when […]
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The perils of short-term career planning and how to avoid themIf your answer to this question is ‘not sure’ or ‘I don’t know’, rest assured you’re not alone! Many of us are flat out getting through the next week and can hardly see 12 months ahead, let alone 5 years from now. Although most of us […]
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