Doing my first live podcast was quite possibly more daunting and more vulnerable than my days as a downhill ski racer!!! Here I share my journey into coaching and beyond – what got me started, what keeps me going and why I love what I do. Listen on Apple here Listen on Spotify here
A few months ago I took my 6 year old niece to a new playground. The equipment was bright and modern, and looked like fun to me. But I’m not 6, and so I failed to recognise that this particular playground was in fact ‘boring’. Everything was too easy and…
As I sit down to write this article, I adopt my usual strategy of turning on the radio – always ABC classic FM, no ads, no talking, just music. It’s there in the background, soft and low, not intruding on my thoughts, but somehow contributing to them. As I write,…
When you study and practice in the field of positive psychology, people expect you to be happy ALL THE TIME. Well here’s a confession, I’m not! (don’t worry, I’m not unhappy all of the time either – that wouldn’t be great for my credibility!). Expecting to be happy all of…
Do you remember playing that game as a child where you had to guess what someone was thinking about by only asking questions that had a yes or no answer? Well this article has nothing to do with the game, but now I’ve got your attention let me explain what…
Ever had your mobile phone suddenly drop out mid-way through an important call, or lost your internet connection right when you’re sending that job application in before the cut off time? Unfortunately these IT connection killers are all too frequent, causing intense frustration and the unleashing of rage and abuse…
For managers, getting the most out of your team without pushing people beyond their limits involves: Creating a positive environment where staff feel valued, supported and engaged Tapping into employee strengths – helping staff identify their strengths and then crafting jobs and allocating work so they can use those strengths…
In these days of shrinking budgets and ever-increasing demands, we’re constantly being told to do more with less, work smarter not harder. Most of us are pretty smart, but what does it actually mean to work smarter? Working smarter means taking a good look at your own working style, habits…
Every single thing you say and do has an impact on other people, even more so if you’re in a leadership or management role. Sometimes we think only about our impact on others, completely disregarding our own needs. Whilst this might seem ‘un-selfish’ or conciliatory, if this is our only…
First let me state the bleeding obvious. Paralympians are first and foremost athletes. When you watch Paralympic sport, view the competitors as hard-core, highly trained, hugely skilled athletes. In this respect, there is absolutely no difference between Paralympians and Olympians. Now I’m going to add some characteristics to this foundation…
