Clear communication is simple. Well, it sounds simple when you get it right. But it’s not always simple to get it right.
And therein lies the ultimate rub…
𝐖𝐡𝐚𝐭 𝐬𝐡𝐨𝐮𝐥𝐝 𝐛𝐞 𝐬𝐢𝐦𝐩𝐥𝐞 𝐢𝐬 𝐨𝐟𝐭𝐞𝐧 𝐡𝐚𝐫𝐝. Harder than expected.
Dive deep into the biggest challenge confronting women professionals today: the double bind dilemma.
Picture this: Navigating the fine line between being perceived as "leaderlike" and "ladylike". It's not just about breaking the glass ceiling, it's about shattering stereotypes too!
So you think you don't have influence? Think again.
This clip covers one of my favourite takes on the reality of influence: We all have it. Sometimes, we even unconsciously influence people in the wrong direction, without knowing it. But influencing people against our own agendas is not the same as being without influence. It just feels like it is...
Effective communication is the cornerstone of career success… ESPECIALLY if you are a technical expert.
In the workplace, your ability to convey ideas, listen actively, and build relationships is paramount. Clear and compelling communication not only helps you articulate your vision but also fosters understanding, trust, and teamwork. It's the key to closing deals, inspiring colleagues, and advancing your professional journey.
Gender equity is a tricky topic. Leaders know the conversation is important, but healthy discussion can be mired by political correctness, knee jerk responses or a hesitancy to engage at all.
We need to shift the focus from women, to the workforce, without blaming or ostracising men in the process.
In this interview, the critical role leaders play in shifting our systems, and what we can each do individually, and collectively, to shift the dial on gender equity once and for all.
Recently, I had an amazing interview with Lindsey Leigh Hobson in her first ever Evolution Training session. As leaders, managers and collaborators in the L&D space, we need to have difficult conversations... Whether we like it or not. From sharing uncomfortable, unpopular and sensitive messages, to digging into what someone actually needs when they insist on more training - the way we navigate critical conversations ultimately affects our overall impact on the business. In this interview, we revealed how to turn difficult, awkward and uncomfortable conversations into meaningful, measured and impactful results.
Did you get the chance to listen to my interview with Helga Svendsen on her podcast Take on Board? You can listen here and catch our discussion on how learn to influence with impact. We covered some key components of influencing other board members including a deep dive into different convincing strategies.
Your emotions are contagious. Your moods, your attitudes, your feelings, all leak out and infect the emotional state of those around you. In this interview excerpt on the fabulous 'The Get More Success Show with Warwick Merry CSP, I share more behind the research and behavioural mechanics of emotional contagion.
Don’t have the time or inclination to help develop the people around you into leaders? Think again.
So says consultant Anneli Blundell, co-author of Developing Direct Reports: Taking the guesswork out of leading leaders. As a business owner or manager, you’ve got an important role to play in helping those around you become leaders too. Your business will benefit! But there will be recalcitrant players among them. Anneli identifies the 12 derailers to good leadership and how you can help get those tricky would-be leaders back on track.
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What a way to spend an hour. Thanks Rob Hartnett for indulging me in my passion for chatting about all things people, coaching, critical conversations, and more. It's always a pleasure to cover important leadership topics with such an accomplished professional like yourself. Check out the full interview below if you're interested folks.