It can’t have escaped your notice: Strictly is in full swing, the shops are full of sequins, and Nigella is advertising... Greggs?   The...

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I often work with leaders who grapple with how to position themselves within their teams. On one hand, they’re eager to foster a...

We’ve all been there. You set a goal with the best intentions, but life gets in the way, and before you know it, your plan’s gone off...

If you're already feeling overwhelmed at work following the summer lull, then this post is for you.

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Changing roles or careers is a mixed bag of emotions – and I speak from personal experience! Let me tell you a bit about how I...

In a world where we’re measured on everything from our dress size to our credit score to our job title to our social followers, the...

There is something special about the start of a new year (whether it’s calendar, financial or academic) to cause us to reflect. A chance...

It’s not uncommon for me to work with individuals and teams who are driven by a deep desire to excel, to help, and to lead by example....

Whether you love the cut-and-thrust of a good debate, or you hope for the ground to swallow you up as soon as people start getting...

You may have found yourself pondering this question, especially if you often find yourself embroiled in operational tasks, unable to lift...

A lot of my work is with clients who do not feel confident. Some of them are newly promoted and feel a little out of their depth. Others...

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Some of you will know that my first degree was in Linguistics – the study of language. Whilst this knowledge is now sadly incredibly...

I’ve been working with a group this week who have been reflecting on their leadership styles. I always think that to understand where...

Last week I went to an excellent mindfulness session, run by Breathworks for CIPD Manchester Branch. I’m a fair-weather mindfulness user....

From where I’m writing in south Manchester, it’s decidedly autumnal today. The rain hasn’t stopped falling, I’ve needed the (thankfully...

Of the dozens of line managers I’ve worked with over the years, a common challenge is extracting themselves from operational emergencies...

I’m a big believer of giving gifts to my future self. I’m sure you know the kind of thing I mean. A little effort now, to make your life...