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Wellbeing with Age - Act well, Feel well, Age well!
A catch-up conversation with Carmel Millar and Steve Thomas resulted in new blog.
This time we discussed age and wellbeing, here you will get some useful tips.
Honest Conversations at Work
During a thought-provoking discussion with Carmel Millar and Steve Thomas, we delved into the topic of honest conversations in the workplace, which eventually led to the creation of this blog.
The issue of being truthful at work presents a real dilemma, as we often wonder about the potential consequences of such conversations that we may not have anticipated. Let us embrace the power of honest communication and cultivate an environment of authenticity and respect.
Becoming an authentic leader – one step at a time
A catch-up conversation with Carmel Millar and Steve Thomas resulted in new blog.
This time we discussed authentic leadership.
Digital technology and its impact on communication and relationships with younger people (particularly in the workplace)
How do we use technology in the workplace and how does it impact us?
A catch-up conversation with Carmel Millar and Steve Thomas resulted in another blog. This time we discussed how different ways of communicating may affect our relationships.
New Year - New Plan
As we step into a new year, it’s the perfect time to evaluate the opportunities that lie ahead and make plans to seize them. Check out this blog post by Carmel Miller, Steve Thomas, and Jannie Stricker as we discuss this exciting topic.
Get ready to be inspired!
What is coaching and why do we need it?
I bumped into an old colleague at the supermarket last week, years had passed, and a lot had happened since we saw each other last, naturally we talked about “what are you doing now?”. I explained that I had retrained and earned an MSc in Applied Positive Psychology and Coaching Psychology in 2020.
During our conversation, she asked me a few questions about coaching. This inspired me to write today’s post. People often ask me why we need coaching. So, what exactly is coaching?
Buzzwords
Buzzwords are confusing for many people, which inspired me to write this blog. In my role of coach and consultant, I often encounter misunderstandings around buzzwords.
Recently, I was asked by someone: “What I don’t understand is that we have identified our values in my company, and we communicate them, as well as we use our “value words” daily, but many people do not adhere to them, even though we speak so much about it.”. This question is the reason for today’s blog.
Firefighting
Imagine, a workplace where you have the time you need to do your job as a leader. Imagine, you are not stressed because you have the time to take care of your people such that they are able to take good care of the actual job, customers, colleagues, etc. How many of you reading this article, recognise this as your daily reality?
This article/ blog is for you who struggle with lack of time, maybe it is time for an internal check of what you spend your time on during the day.