On the job. On the day. In the moment. That's when we should give developmental feedback. Not in the monthly 1:1s, and definitely not in an annual performance review. Watch the video snippet here.
Confidence can be learned - Interview with Kerrie Phipps
Kerrie Phipps wrote a book called 'Do talk to strangers'.
I love this so much. As a keen connector of human folk, I love chatting with strangers and leaving as friends.
This podcast interview was no different. I think we could have talked for hours, but don't worry, we didn't! 😜
But we did have a lovely chat about confidence, connection and continuous learning. Have a listen if this is up your alley.
Critical Conversations - Interview with Lindsey Leigh Hobson
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.
Interview with Nina Sunday - Developing Direct Reports
The Difference Project: The gendered future of work
In this episode, we explored how to begin a new design for the workplace. One that’s built for a 21st century social and business environment. One that accounts for the roles that men and women play in society, and in the home – many of which are (either traditionally or biologically) dictated by gender. One that allows women to pursue career goals and make a meaningful contribution to an organisation while ensuring that the needs of carer and homelife are met. Watch the recorded episode here.
The Difference Project: Is difference the main meal?
Good news! The second episode of the Difference project is here! I was invited once again for the second episode of the Difference project: a series of live digital conversations that aims to shape a whole new hypothesis on how to use difference to make a difference…to make systemic change toward a safer, fairer, more inclusive world. Watch the episode here.
The Low Down - AITD Training & Development Magazine
Honoured to be profiled in the December 2021 issue of the Training and Development magazine. Fresh off my win as Dr. Alastair Rylatt Learning and Development Professional of the Year, 2021 the editor and I had a bit of fun with the Q&A. So if you want to know my biggest training fail, or why the editor said, ‘Your answer to the zombie question made me snort out loud!!’ then check out the profile piece here.
The Difference Project: What sort of workplace does the future require?
I was delighted to be a guest for the Difference Project, Episode 1 - "What sort of workplace does the future require? In this episode, we discussed how experiences and perspectives that come from unique differences become an essential quality of the workplace of the future. Watch the recorded episode here.
Essential Communication Skills for Technology Professionals
The Audacious Agency Reveals The Top 3 Advantages Entrepreneurs Gain by Entering Business Awards
𝐄𝐧𝐭𝐞𝐫𝐢𝐧𝐠 𝐚𝐰𝐚𝐫𝐝𝐬 𝐢𝐬 𝐚 𝐥𝐨𝐭 𝐨𝐟 𝐰𝐨𝐫𝐤… 𝐚𝐧𝐝 𝐰𝐢𝐧 𝐨𝐫 𝐥𝐨𝐬𝐞, 𝐢𝐭’𝐬 𝐚𝐥𝐰𝐚𝐲𝐬 𝐰𝐨𝐫𝐭𝐡 𝐭𝐡𝐞 𝐞𝐟𝐟𝐨𝐫𝐭. Recently The Audacious Agency interviewed some award winners to hear what they gained by entering awards. Thanks 𝐃𝐞𝐞 𝐯𝐚𝐧 𝐇𝐞𝐞𝐫𝐝𝐞𝐧 for including me, and to 𝐀𝐧𝐧𝐞𝐭𝐭𝐞 𝐃𝐞𝐧𝐬𝐡𝐚𝐦 and 𝐋𝐚𝐮𝐫𝐞𝐧 𝐂𝐥𝐞𝐦𝐞𝐭𝐭 for supporting me in my awards journey this year. As the recent 𝑮𝒐𝒍𝒅 𝑺𝒕𝒆𝒗𝒊𝒆 𝑨𝒘𝒂𝒓𝒅 𝒘𝒊𝒏𝒏𝒆𝒓 𝒇𝒐𝒓 𝑭𝒆𝒎𝒂𝒍𝒆 𝑬𝒏𝒕𝒓𝒆𝒑𝒓𝒆𝒏𝒆𝒖𝒓 𝒐𝒇 𝒕𝒉𝒆 𝒀𝒆𝒂𝒓, 2021, 𝒂𝒏𝒅 𝒕𝒉𝒆 𝑨𝑰𝑻𝑫’𝒔 𝑳&𝑫 𝑷𝒓𝒐𝒇𝒆𝒔𝒔𝒊𝒐𝒏𝒂𝒍 𝒐𝒇 𝒕𝒉𝒆 𝒀𝒆𝒂𝒓, 2021, I certainly have had a big year with awards! And I can honestly say it’s taken a lot of work - AND it was worth every single second and not just because of the wins. I gained valuable insights and reflections about what makes my business work, what my customers really value and what it takes to keep it all going.