Identifying, facing and bringing light to the dark sides of work is uncomfortable, the process is often uncertain and the reaction from individuals is feared or unknown. Too often, people focus on the day to day work trying to avoid the issue and sweep it under the rug in the hope it will somehow go …
The words we use with ourselves and others have a real impact. Speaking kind words builds confidence and connection with others while speaking unkind words has a negative impact on relationships. But it goes further than this. Did you know that physical and social (emotional) threats are the same to the brain? This means that …
Awkward, uncomfortable, anxiety creating, a check box for HR – these are the words that are often used to describe how people feel about performance reviews. Most people don’t like them… But there is a way that they can be more enjoyable and encourage growth and improvement by both the leader and the team member. …
Identifying, facing and bringing light to the dark sides of work is uncomfortable, the process is often uncertain and the reaction from individuals is feared or unknown. This shouldn’t stop us. Too often, people focus on the day to day work trying to avoid the issue and sweep it under the rug in the hope …
The dark sides of work and the benefits of dealing with the shadows Read More »
I have some amazing women in my life and too many of them don’t believe they are good enough, they don’t believe in themselves, they don’t have confidence… They’re scared to speak up, to take up space – they’ve lost their shine It’s heartbreaking. I know how amazing they are – I know this isn’t …
You’re a winner, so why don’t you back yourself? Read More »
All Hallows’ Eve was originally dedicated to remembering the dead, including saints (hallows), martyrs, and all the faithful departed. Now it’s a marketing strategy to get dressed up, decorate your house, buy junk food and ask strangers for lollies… It’s not something I celebrate however, 6 years ago on 1 November my husband and I …
2 October 2020 Your resume, cover letter and LinkedIn profile are your first opportunity to shine with an employer or recruiter. How do you make sure you stand out from the crowd in the current market? Earlier this week I interviewed Amie from AD Connects to get a recruiter’s perspective on the job market right …
Insights from a recruiter to help you stand out from the crowd Read More »
With thousands of people looking for work, the job market is tougher than ever. The current restrictions and Government lockdowns have seen some businesses forced to reduce hours or close for long periods of time, leaving an uncertain future for many workers. Many people have been let go and are having to find a job …
26 August 2020 What have you found most challenging about leading teams or individuals in the current climate? In this article, I discuss 5 things we need to be mindful of when leading in a digital world. 1. Email overload With almost everyone working remotely now, we can’t simply walk over to our colleagues and …
We need each other now more than ever 2 April 2020 | Nicole Turnbull on LinkedIn R U OK? day is on 10 September this year. Their mission is to ‘inspire and empower everyone to meaningfully connect with people around them and support anyone struggling with life.’ Currently, we’re all practicing physical distancing to save …