Newsletter
👓 Stuff #190 - do nothing, be happy
100 GROW Questions, 71 ways to open an email and Six ways to switch off after work. Try 'Dusking' as a new way to relax, and uncover the worlds most influential companies.
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Music
#25 - May 2024
James Blake | Zaho de Sagazan | Arab Strap | Dexys | Anish Kumar | Britizen Kane | Tindersticks | Keaton Henson
TWIL
TWIL #22
Every week, I share something I learned in the previous seven days.
Music
Introducing: FlowStuff
I'm pleased to introduce FlowStuff, an evolving and organic Spotify playlist of music that can support your flow state as you work and relax.
Newsletter
👓 Stuff #189 - Slice the Pizza!
Fire up your personal brand at work with five key strategies. Learn how to manage former peers and discover the benefits of a lifecoach. Take a break in a park, and Slice those Pizzas for a quick diversion.
TWIL
TWIL #21
Every week, I share something I learned in the previous seven days.
Career
Boost Your Professional Presence: Strategies for Personal Branding in the Workplace
Someone asked me this week to define how to go about building a personal brand at work. Here are the five steps I recommend to anyone trying to build their brand.
Freestuff
10 additional free Websites that everyone should Bookmark
You shouldn't have to pay to get access to useful tools, here are another 10 free sites that everyone should save.
Coaching
100 GROW Coaching questions to ignite your conversations.
Coaching requires a curious mind, and active listening. I've compiled a list of the best questions to support your coaching conversations.
Newsletter
👓 Stuff #188 - rock, paper, scissors!
Unleash your coaching skills with the GROW model, and then find new techniques for solving tough problems. Stop sleep procrastination and build friendships.
TWIL
TWIL #20
Every week, I share something I learned in the previous seven days.
Coaching
Coaching Excellence: How to Use the GROW Model to Drive Performance
I attended a coaching refresher at work this week. It was a great reminder on the power of the GROW model and the benefits it can bring.
Media
Media Gluttony - April 2024
April has been light for movies at the cinema, but the box sets have been excellent.
Here's a roundup of my media diet in April 2024
Newsletter
👓 Stuff #187 - 26 billion chickens
Five ways to unlock more potential, and thirty habits to lead to a more peaceful life. A super explanation of how strategy works, and eight myths about leadership. Plus, 26 billion chickens.
TWIL
TWIL #19
Every week, I share something I learned in the previous seven days.
Mixtape
DJ Mix: The Stack #7
My latest DJ Mix. Bringing everything together in my stream with a disco-tinged house mix.
Newsletter
👓 Stuff #186 - total recall
Find ways to improve your influence, and identify hidden & transferrable skills. Understand the Feynman technique for learning and how silence can help you. Finally, understand where the ISS is, and how you can play games on LinkedIn.
Career
The Art of Influence: Eight ways to create connection in the workplace.
Influencing is a misunderstood skill. I've captured some of my thoughts on how influencing skills help your career, and how you can develop them.
