Handling the Tough Return to the Workplace Conversation
Hi, I’m Nicola from The People Mentor and welcome to another episode of my series. I was scrolling through a management forum last week when
Hi, I’m Nicola from The People Mentor and welcome to another episode of my series. I was scrolling through a management forum last week when
You know that feeling when your phone buzzes and you see it’s that team member who always wants “just a quick chat”? And your first
When you want to stop negative self talk, you first need to recognise you’re doing it. You know what? Tom Hanks, Lady Gaga, Howard Schultz.

Hi, I’m Nicola from the People Mentor. Let’s talk about one of the most awkward situations you face as a senior manager when employees come
Have you ever been called the strong one? The calm one. The one who never flinches, even when the room is falling apart?What people don’t
Did you know that according to Gallup’s State of the Global Workplace report, one disengaged employee can reduce team productivity by up to 40%? And
Hi, I’m Nicola from The People Mentor. I’m here to help you lead your team with clarity, confidence, and care—even when things feel properly messy.
Hi, I’m Nicola from The People Mentor.Think of this: You’re lying awake in the middle of the night, dreading tomorrow’s team meeting because you know
Hello and welcome back to the People Mentor Podcast. I’m Nicola. Today we’re zooming out to look at the bigger picture, how to build long-term
You want working relationships that do not drain you. A team that responds when you raise something. The ability to say the difficult thing without it becoming a bigger problem than the one you started with.
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