Why Leadership Fatigue is Often a Conversation Problem in Disguise

This episode comes from Nicola Richardson, who founded The People Mentor to help small employers, managers and leaders handle difficult conversations, strengthen accountability, and lead with calm, practical confidence. In this solo episode I want to talk about something a lot of leaders feel but rarely name accurately: leadership fatigue. That bone-deep tiredness that sets … Read more

Why Employers Should Invest in Difficult Conversations Training for Their Managers

Written by Nicola Richardson, Founder of The People Mentor, for the business owners and directors who keep ending up in the middle of conversations their managers should be having instead. If situations your managers should resolve themselves keep landing on your desk, this article is for you. It covers why difficult conversations training for managers … Read more

Why Leadership Problems Are Usually Insidious Habits You Cannot Hear, with Doug Stoddard

This episode comes from Nicola Richardson, who founded The People Mentor to help small employers, managers and leaders handle difficult conversations, strengthen accountability, and lead with calm, practical confidence. In this episode I’m joined by Doug Stoddard, a neuroscience and habit-breaking expert and the creator of Legacy360 Leadership. Doug coaches leaders at every level, from … Read more

Supporting Neurodiverse Employees: A Practical Guide for Employers

Nicola Richardson, Founder of The People Mentor, put this guide together for business owners navigating exactly this. The People Mentor helps small employers build the management capability their businesses depend on. If you’re an employer trying to work out how to genuinely support neurodiverse employees, rather than just avoid getting it wrong, this article is … Read more

Rebuilding Confidence at Work: Leading People First, with Nina Ketel

This episode comes from Nicola Richardson, who founded The People Mentor to help small employers, managers and leaders handle difficult conversations, strengthen accountability, and lead with calm, practical confidence. In this episode I’m joined by Nina Ketel, a confidence and rebuilding coach based in Buxton who spent more than 13 years leading teams in local … Read more