How well do you speak?

How well do you speak?

The ability to persuade and inspire is essential in business, and you do that by the words and sentences you use. In this 𝐁𝐮𝐬𝐢𝐧𝐞𝐬𝐬 𝐄𝐬𝐬𝐞𝐧𝐭𝐢𝐚𝐥𝐬 𝐃𝐚𝐢𝐥𝐲 𝐏𝐨𝐝𝐜𝐚𝐬𝐭, I share three tips on effective communication: think in headlines, employ short sentences, and use simple words. Have a listen here.

What makes a good coach?

What makes a good coach?

𝐖𝐡𝐚𝐭 𝐦𝐚𝐤𝐞𝐬 𝐚 𝐠𝐨𝐨𝐝 𝐜𝐨𝐚𝐜𝐡? This is the question Rob Hartnett asked me, whilst chatting recently on his podcast. For me it's about psychological safety. Creating an environment where people feel safe to be themselves. But I began by saying it was about '𝘤𝘰𝘯𝘯𝘦𝘤𝘵𝘪𝘰𝘯' and '𝘤𝘩𝘦𝘮𝘪𝘴𝘵𝘳𝘺'. I want to be clear here - you don't necessarily have to be friends with your coach, or even like them particularly, to get value, but you do need to trust that they have your back, and can help you. I'm curious though... what do you think?

The Difference Project: Co-Creation

The Difference Project: Co-Creation

I was honoured to be a panelist on the first episode of 𝐃𝐢𝐟𝐟𝐞𝐫𝐞𝐧𝐜𝐞 𝐏𝐫𝐨𝐣𝐞𝐜𝐭, a series of live digital conversations about how our differences might bring us together to pursue common goals, rather than divide us. We discussed how to use Difference to make a difference...to make systemic change toward a safer, fairer, more inclusive world.

How people like to be convinced

How people like to be convinced

𝑯𝒐𝒘 𝒅𝒐 𝒚𝒐𝒖 𝒉𝒆𝒍𝒑 𝒑𝒆𝒐𝒑𝒍𝒆 𝒂𝒄𝒄𝒆𝒑𝒕 𝒚𝒐𝒖𝒓 𝒊𝒅𝒆𝒂𝒔 𝒎𝒐𝒓𝒆 𝒆𝒂𝒔𝒊𝒍𝒚? In my discussion with Helga Svendsen on her podcast '𝐓𝐚𝐤𝐞 𝐨𝐧 𝐁𝐨𝐚𝐫𝐝', we chatted about all things influence and persuasion. One of the questions she asked was how we cater to different decision making styles.

How likeability affects credibility

How likeability affects credibility

Ever noticed now much easier it is to hear hard feedback from someone you like? Hmm, food for thought when it comes having difficult conversations. You don't always 𝘩𝘢𝘷𝘦 to be liked, but it sure makes it easier to be heard. Read the full article on how likeability affects hard conversations.

How do you get more men involved in a conversation about gender equality?

How do you get more men involved in a conversation about gender equality?

𝐇𝐨𝐰 𝐝𝐨 𝐲𝐨𝐮 𝐠𝐞𝐭 𝐦𝐨𝐫𝐞 𝐦𝐞𝐧 𝐢𝐧𝐯𝐨𝐥𝐯𝐞𝐝 𝐢𝐧 𝐚 𝐜𝐨𝐧𝐯𝐞𝐫𝐬𝐚𝐭𝐢𝐨𝐧 𝐚𝐛𝐨𝐮𝐭 𝐠𝐞𝐧𝐝𝐞𝐫 𝐞𝐪𝐮𝐚𝐥𝐢𝐭𝐲? This is a question I get asked all the time. Here is an excerpt from a podcast interview with Amelia Veale.

Work Rhythm

Work Rhythm

I have working rhythm. It's more like a work/life 𝐛𝐥𝐞𝐧𝐝. As a business owner my work and life ebb and flow into each other to help me deliver for my clients. For me, the key to sustaining my working rhythm is to understand my energy. How do I work best, when do I work best, on what projects do I work best and with whom do I work best.