Difficult Conversations – Episode 1: Where do I start?
We’ve all got a conversation that we know we should be having, but we don’t. So why is that? From our experience, people don’t have the conversations that need to ...
From Friction to Flow: Overcoming Barriers in Cross-Team Collaboration
In the complex landscape of today’s business environment, cross-team collaboration is not just a buzzword—it’s a necessity. But fostering a collaborative culture, where diverse teams work seamlessly together, is easier ...
Losing the armour: how and why to address self-protection
Many of us have developed mechanisms to stop us from feeling vulnerable, being wrong, or to cope with stress. However, these self-protective behaviours can have negative impacts on our working ...
Transcending our communication bubbles
Our communication style is biased towards our own style and priorities. When we connect with people who have a different style, it’s important to be aware of this and take ...
Leadership journeys: from self-promotion to influence
At some point, there is a great shift in a person’s leadership capability, as they stop focusing on proving they are enough and become comfortable embracing the knowledge around them ...
The why and how of difficult conversations in the workplace
We’ve all had to participate in difficult conversations at work – as either the initiator or recipient. Whether it’s addressing performance issues, delivering bad news about a delayed project, or ...
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 ...
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 good are your communication skills? Are you sure?
When it comes to communication, many people think they good at it. But apparently we aren’t nearly as good as we think we are, and the exaggeration of our perceived ...