Written by Nicola Richardson, Founder of The People Mentor. The People Mentor helps small employers, managers and leaders handle difficult conversations, strengthen accountability and lead with calm, practical confidence. This article is for managers giving difficult feedback to someone they manage, and for anyone who needs to raise something hard with a peer or even … Read more
Written by Nicola Richardson. Nicola Richardson CMgr FCMI is the founder of The People Mentor. With over 40 years of experience working with managers across the private and public sectors, she helps small employers build the management capability their businesses depend on. This article explores employee disengagement, what causes it, how to spot it early, … Read more
Written by Nicola Richardson, Founder of The People Mentor. The People Mentor brings over 40 years of real-world management experience to the people challenges small business leaders face every day – practical, no-nonsense support that builds stronger managers and better teams. This article explores what happens when you feel disliked at work, how to work … Read more
This article explores the identity shift identity from employee to manager that happens when someone moves from being an individual contributor into a management role, why so many managers remain stuck in their old way of working, and what it actually means to create value as a manager rather than simply deliver it yourself. Key … Read more
By Nicola Richardson, Founder of The People Mentor. The People Mentor partners with small employers, managers, and leaders to develop the confidence and practical skills needed to navigate difficult conversations and create greater accountability within their teams. This article is for anyone who recognises the pattern of avoiding difficult conversations at work, whether that is … Read more