When high functioning leaders can’t listen
Truly listening is not an easy skill to master with mounting priorities and pressure. But not listening is the fastest way you can lose your teams trust and motivation. If ...
Why you have to write job applications with an ATS approach
Automation of the recruitment process has been happening for years – from candidate databases, LinkedIn, job boards, and even the humble email allowed a level of automation and filtering of ...
Are you a micromanager?
Micromanager! It’s a term that can strike dread in many leaders and managers, and can prompt all sorts of defences and excuses. Whether you’ve received this insight as part of ...
How to turn difficult conversations into courageous conversations
Difficult conversations are a fact of life for everybody. They show up in our professional roles, personal relationships and out in our community. But some of the most difficult conversations ...
How to stay motivated in your job search
If you’re searching for a new job right now, it can be a tough road no matter who you are and what level of role you’re looking for. A job ...
What are your workstyle preferences?
We live in an age of unprecedented ambiguity, but for those that are self-aware an age of opportunity. Peter Drucker, in his book “Managing Oneself,” explains the keys to keep ...
How to make career progress when there is no certainty
Being able to assess, strategise and plan is the cornerstone of achieving career goals. If there is no goal then it can be more like a series of decisions that ...
I’m good at my job, why don’t I get new opportunities?
It’s frustrating – working so hard, making sure everything is right, keeping your head down and making sure the wheels keep turning, even when there is chaos around you – ...
What skills are needed for success in a remote / hybrid workplace?
For many organisations, remote or hybrid workplaces are here to stay for the foreseeable future. Many companies have recently announced the extension of their work from home policies, either permanently ...