What is the difference between perception and reality? In my latest chat with Dr Robyn we discussed perception versus reality for our clients and the difference when our clients face someone’s perception of them versus the reality of their experience or knowledge. Or even more common, our client’s perception of themselves versus the reality of […]
Corporate Career Coaching
Dunkel Triade or Dark Triad
Today I learned about the Dunkel Triade or the Dark Triad in my German lesson. We were talking about sexism in the workplace and International Women’s Day for the 8th March (more blogs coming!) and we discussed the idea that there is a trio of dark Fähigkeit (capabilities). Wikipedia say The Dark Triade is the […]
Everyone should be a Strengths Coach
Whether you are a parent, coach, mentor, or manager, there are many coaching, mentoring and development opportunities where strengths are a perfect fit. What is Strengths Coaching? It’s a conversation where your role is to ask questions about their strengths and motivations, listen and reflect on what was said. It’s a two-way enjoyable and rewarding […]
New to Managing Through Layers?
Managing through layers for many new middle managers is a very difficult thing to do. You have been rewarded because of your skills and managerial control. Your ability to know what’s happening where and get the job done has been a sought after commodity. Now you’re a middle manager (or higher): you need to go […]
Disastrous interviews – the list of don’ts
I have done some disastrous interviews in my time. I was a recruiting manager for a long time and we were looking for the entry level role within the organisation. I have compiled a light hearted list of don’ts for the manager and the interviewee. I hope you enjoy the funny stories and serious take […]
Is your organisation exhausted?
Many organisations are feeling tired and loneliness is a key factor in what is making our staff feel tired. We have a global phenomenon where people are lonelier and more exhausted than ever before. So how do you help them? Are you tired of always being amiable? Always answering calls as the home and work life have […]