Books
Book: Consiglieri, Leading from the Shadows
In 'Consiglieri', Richard Hytner offers a new angle on what it means to be a leader.
Career
Insights and tools to drive your career forward
Interviews
How to maximise your impact in a Video Conference Job Interview
I'm continuing my series on interviews, with some tips on how to successfully navigate the video call. Either a screening, video submission or full interview - there are ways you can maximise your impact.
Interviews
21 Great Questions to Ask in Interviews
I've interviewed hundreds of people. I'm often surprised that people do not have questions ready for me.
I've compiled a list of SOME of the best questions to ask, and what insight you might get if you ask.
How to Stand Out in a Job Interview: Practical Tips from an Interviewer.
I have interviewed a lot of people.
Great talent acquisition partners have helped me find great candidates. However, I have still met some very nervous people.
I've put together some tips that can help you stand out in your next job interview.
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.
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.
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.
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.
Career
Mastering feedback with the 'Situation, Behavior, Impact' model.
Giving feedback can be a minefield. An effective way to give feedback with clarity is the "Situation, Behavior, Impact" model.
Management
25 ways to be a great manager
I've been a manager for nearly 30 years.
Here are some of the best tips I've picked up along the way.
Career
The Art of Delegation: Techniques to Enhance Effectiveness
In the last two weeks, I’ve shared ways that delegation can help you handle urgent and less important tasks. This week, I’m looking into how you can improve your delegation skills.
Career
Mastering Prioritisation 1: The Eisenhower Matrix
The Eisenhower Matrix is a great methodology for prioritisation of tasks. I explain how it works, and how you can use it to power up your productivity.
Career
Mastering Email Management: The 4D's Approach
Email remains an indispensable tool for communication. Yet, managing incoming messages can feel like an uphill battle. To regain control of an inbox an effective strategy is crucial.
Career
Boost Your Focus with the Pomodoro Technique
I've been experimenting with the Pomodoro Technique as a way of driving focus and ensuring that I stay on task. In addition to a commitment to monotasking, this a simple technique that is really helping.
Career
How to Stop Multitasking and Become More Productive
Contrary to popular belief, multitasking does not make us more productive. In fact, it can have the opposite effect. I look at ways to get focused with a single task at a time.
Career
Supercharge your week.
My 10 question Friday review can help supercharge your week. So, grab a blank page and answer these questions to help you reflect, recognise your own progress and get focused for next week.
Career
🫱🏼🫲🏾 Maximizing 1:1 Meetings with Your Manager
Your 1:1 meeting with your manager is an invaluable opportunity to foster open communication, gain clarity on your role, and align on expectations.
Resources
🥅 Setting Goals: 5 Proven Tips for Achieving Personal and Career Success
Setting and achieving goals is a critical component of personal and career success and development. I've pulled together five proven tips, and a useful free template to help define and track your goals.
