Were you aware that between 1.25 million to 3.4 million people in the UK have an eating disorder, and most of them are adults?   While eating disorders are often associated with teenagers, they can affect individuals of all ages.  Managers, how comfortable would you be to open up conversations if you…

If you haven’t heard the phrase ‘Psychological Safety’, it is certain that if you are a leader or a D&I specialist, you will, and for a very good reason. This term has been gaining immense traction in the world of leadership and diversity and inclusion.  The Research Company Gartner has…

Do you ever hear people say they have anxiety?   Anxiety is a word that is often used to explain how we are feeling. We all can have anxious feelings and we need to understand that anxiety is a natural emotion in order for us to gain peak performance.   As Managers,…

Effective leadership is indispensable for the success and productivity of any team. A fundamental component of this successful leadership is the establishment of an environment marked by psychological safety.   “Psychological Safety”, a term coined by Harvard Business School professor Amy Edmondson in the 1990’s, refers to a workplace culture where…

Reflecting on my 40 years of leadership roles and developing them in others has been a real privilege. I have worked in corporates and with small and medium-sized company owners and Directors over the past 20 years, I have come to understand the profound influence communication has on employee performance…

When working with a team, especially remotely, communication often causes productivity to halt or to get things going faster.  As a manager, your responsibility is mainly to provide clarity to your team: either by providing them the outcome or how to do it.  It’s a switch from when you’re an…

How are you feeling?   How stressed are you?   How is this affecting your behaviour?   These questions may contain the key to understanding why your behavior when communicating as a manager can have a big impact on the success of your team.  The Contagious Nature of Behaviour  Throughout my career, I've…

Have you ever wondered about the power of communication and the impact it can have your team’s performance?   As a manager, I discovered that communication isn’t just about the words you use. It is about how you communicate whilst ensuring that you and your team remain effective, and resilient and…

In the untamed world of organisations, communication is the almighty sword that separates great managers from their followers. Just like a Spartan warrior's shield, effective communication can protect you from misinterpretations and misunderstandings, paving the path to triumph.   So, if you're a budding manager looking to sharpen your communication skills…

‘Are you OK?’   ‘Yes, thank you.’  ‘Hmm, no I mean are you really OK?’  ‘Well, work is a bit stressful at the moment.’  I have seen so much of this in my work and it is the intelligent, high-flying, career-minded senior clients that are the worst for owning up to…