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Send a text In this conversation, we chat to Christopher D. Connors, No 1 best-selling author, executive coach and globally recognised leadership speaker about the significance of emotional intelligence (EQ) in leadership and its impact on organizational success. Chris emphasizes the importance of self-awareness, empathy, and building high-performing teams. We also cover the role of leadership in...

Send a text Today marks our last episode in series one! Everyone wants impact – how can you get it…the question is – is it intended or unintended. It’s all about awareness… We discuss how to be aware of the impact you are already having on your world and the impact the world is having on you and the ‘legacy do you want to leave behind’? We explore… ·      What impact is and how it is 100% related...

Send a text Today we explore labelling and experiencing people as arrogant and pose the question what is REALLY going on? Often the appearance of arrogance is a mask for feelings of insecurity, stress, pressure, and occasionally true superiority and ‘being better’. We discuss We explore… ·      How to handle the appearance of arrogance and discover how to shift the           relationship? ·      H...

Send a text Today we highlight that leadership means empowering and equipping the people around you to succeed. We review an unconventional leadership tool – the Skill-Will-Wisdom Matrix.  This helps any leader ask questions to disrupt the status quo, support personal growth, and equip their team members to with the skills, will, and wisdom to succeed. We chat about leadership strategies that help...

Send a text Today we explore why it is so difficult to change and what your options are when you need to change under stress.   We explore… ·      How the biology of our brains and bodies make change hard. ·      The relationship between fear and change. ·      Fixed habits, how you can change them and what that takes. ·      Why the ‘comfort zone’ is a lot more uncomfortable than the discomfort o...

Send a text Today we talk about what happens when leadership ‘fails’ and the impact. We consider what options you have as a leader and as a person within the business. We chat about…  ·      What leadership is and what a failure in leadership can look and feel like. ·      What drives leaders to ‘fail’.  ·      What impact a failure in leadership can have on the business and people in it.  ·     ...

Send a text This episode explores how many people manage their climb up their career ladder. We discuss how §  Morphing to match company values and rules can cause leaders to ‘lose themselves’. §  Loss of self leads to uncomfortable compromises in values creating daily stress. §  Leaders who lose themselves are less likely to progress or meet their potential.  We exlpore how to ‘reset’ your values...

Send a text In this episode we explore how self-talk ‘gets in the way’ and stops leaders from being themselves and from reaching their potential. We also touch on the dreaded concept of ‘impostor syndrome and refer back to Episode #3 where we meet the Inner Judge and Critic. Today, we talk about §  Why we have self talk and it’s real purpose. §  Where the inner messages come from. §  The impact un...

Send a text As we see many companies cutting costs and downsizing we discuss how this affects the people who stay, those who leave, the leaders driving the change, and those who have to give the ‘tough messages’. We explore the upsides and risks to people and organisations in terms of productivity, talent, financial performance, and how ‘downsizing stress’ easily leads to value destruction. We con...

Send a text Today we talk about career choices and how and when we make changes; or don’t. We talk about what motivates and demotivates us all – from the moment we meet a new employer to the day-to-day work experience. We explore the effect stress has on leaders and why businesses are tough on their people. And lastly, why it’s easy to get stuck, and tolerate a job that feels soul-destroying. We c...

Send a text In this episode we chat about how we choose to work where we work and what stops us from leaving. We explore… Why it is that great people get stuck in roles that aren’t working for them. Why we tolerate situations that are unhealthy for us. What stops us leaving.   We refer to the book “Quit: The Power of Knowing When To Walk Away.” by Annie Duke.  And discuss the biology of taking ris...

Send a text Today we chat about how successful growth companies lock in success. What do they do that others don’t? What does this mean for the leaders in the company? And what levers can a company pull to get the most out of its people so they choose to go the extra mile?   We talk about what motivates and demotivates us all – from the moment we meet a new employer through the day-to-day work exp...

Send a text In this episode we discuss ow leadership is often defined – as a bunch of people ‘following the leader’ and why this doesn’t always work. We explore what makes leading difficult and importantly things you can do to be more effective and get people behind you!   We talk about  ·      What are the different (and most common) ways in which we lead? ·      Why leadership isn’t just about g...

Send a text We look at what drives people to want promotions – is it money, power, wanting to do the next job, boredom, competition or something else? We talk about what gets people promoted and what traits, behaviours and habits successful people use that gets them noticed and elevated!  And we place control back in your hands. And we pose the question – is it you or your environment that is gett...

Send a text What messages are we being fed that don’t serve us and disconnect us from ourselves and the REAL world around us.  How do you balance your integrity vs the fear of standing up. We talk about soundbites and their impact on our mental health and sense of reality. We pose the questions… ·      What do you CHOOSE to listen to and CHOOSE to believe? ·      What impact do media messages have...

Send a text Find out how close you are to suffering from a stress-related illness. In this episode we share the Holmes & Rahe Stress scale and how you can use this to get clues as to how close you may be to suffering an illness due to stress. And what you can do to be more aware? What is your body TRYING to tell you and what actions can you take to recover for good. And pose the questions…  1....

Send a text Discover what it REALLY feels like to be STUCK and how to unstick yourself. We talk about overthinking, decision-making, what it feels like to be paralysed, and feel unable to choose.  We pose the questions… ·      What do you usually do? ·      What drives that action? ·      What usually happens as a result? And… ·      What enables you to pivot and take a step forward and break your...

Send a text Stress. Control, Creativity & Surrender For anyone who struggles to stop, get off the hamster wheel and let go of stress. In this episode we explore the link between stress and the need for control... We discuss how ‘surrendering’ reduces biological and psychological stress and boosts creativity. The question is what’s stopping you from letting go?  And what’s the impact on your he...

Send a text Do you struggle to try to prove yourself in work and in other relationships? What drives you to try and prove yourself? In this week's episode we dive into  this very subject - pretty much everyone likes to be liked, to feel like they are doing well and to be good enough - it's universal! Which box do you often find yourself stuck in?.. - Better Than - Less Than - Need to be...

Send a text In this week's episode, we delve into our 'Inner Boardroom' what it is and who those members are The most important relationship we have as a leader is the one with yourself. Most people tend to look at their relationships with the outside world world and completely skate over the relationship they have with themselves. So, what is it that your board members are trying t...

Send a text This week sees the final episode of our three part series around Ego in Leadership. If you're overworking and doing too much, it's really good to stop and ask yourself why you are doing it. What do you work really hard at? How do you show up with other people that takes loads of energy? Success is when you recognise your winning formula, when you know yourself and you know wh...

Send a text This week we move to the second chapter of our three part series around Ego in Leadership  - How to spot leaders with a healthy ego?  What are the traits of a healthy ego? What does great leadership looks like  and the positive impact it has on others and  tangible value it creates as a result.  We also share our own personal experiences of the healthy models we have seen and worked wi...

Send a text Part one of a three part series, this week we chat about ego in leadership.  What is it?   What is the difference between a healthy /unhealthy ego and what does that look like? Ego is a learnt pattern of behaviour. It's often hard to admit and hard to accept and is also something we weren't necessarily taught about. But... By being more aware of where you stand, how your ego...

Send a text This week we chat about how we build great organisations and workplaces by creating healthy connections with each other. We often forget that businesses are only made up of people. We get obsessed with ROI, value creation, impact, deadlines, looking good, being seen and deliverables  etc - in other words,  jargon that dehumanises workplaces. This is about aligning shoulder to shoulder...

Send a text In this week's episode we chat about how to take small solid bite-sized actions on your own behalf to stand up with confidence even if you don't feel it.  It's easy to get stuck in your comfort zone of stress and keep working harder, doing more, trying to fix things or rescue people or situations - this may feel familiar and safe. But, by taking one small new or differen...