Working with a new client the other day, talking about her work and life, I could see it coming. Before the words had even formed on their lips, I braced myself for what I knew was coming…and sure enough, the next thing out of her mouth...“The ...
A long time ago, early in my management career, I was told to “stop wearing my heart on my sleeve”. I was shamed into hiding my natural empathy for my co-workers; my desire to connect, to care and to nurture them professionally and personally. In ...
A handful of beans, fresh from my garden taught me something about my work, today.It's been a frightfully, delightfully busy few weeks - meetings, networking, client projects, workshop delivery - all the usual business, of being in business. No complaints here - we love this ...
How's your happiness level today? High, medium or unmentionable? Most people are now into the new working year, with bright shiny summer holiday happiness just a distant memory...so are you shouting joy from the top of your mountain or are you sitting in the post-holiday ...