Category archives: communicating effectively
DISC & How it Helps You Get the Best Out of Your People
Every workplace is a melting pot of people with different behaviours, background, and levels of experience. For a business owner, keeping your employees happy, motivated, and productive can be a very fine balancing act.
Wouldn’t it be great for you if you understood why people t[...]
How to Get Over Your Fears About Change and Grow Your Business
Since you became your own boss,
you’ve probably worked out that the only constant in business is change.
Whether you need to introduce new systems and processes, or whether a complete
overhaul is needed, managing change well is essential for success.
But one thing that often stands
in the w[...]
There’s No ‘I’ in Team: How to Get the Best out of Your Team and Grow Your Business
Do you have a vision for your
business, but often feel like your team aren’t getting behind it? And are there
signs that your team don’t feel valued and supported by you, either?
Have you ever shared your vision
with them, included them in decision-making, and encouraged them to contribute
[...]
What are the benefits of a high performing team?
Have you ever been part of a high-performing team, where
everyone worked together towards a shared set of goals, where everyone knew
their role, and there was plenty of mutual respect, cooperation and
collaboration? Do you remember looking forward to going into work every day?
Or have you bee[...]
How to Stop Micromanaging Your Small Business
Are you sitting comfortably? Welcome to my series of podcasts that will help you to navigate those inevitable difficult events at work that are part of being a small business owner.
Today I want to talk about how micromanaging, and how to stop.
Are you never quite satisfied w[...]
The Art of Persuasion: A Business Owner’s Guide to Influencing Your Team
If you want to get the best out
of your team, knowing how to influence people is essential. Influencing people
is not about telling people that it’s your way or the highway, it’s about
listening, building trust, and inspiring them with your vision so they remain
motivated and committed to helpi[...]
How to Deal With A Disorganised Colleague or Manager
Are you sitting comfortably? Welcome to my series of podcasts that will help you to navigate those inevitable difficult events that can occur at work.
Today, I want to talk about how to deal with a disorganised colleague or manager.
Everyone feels as if there are [...]
How to deal with Employee Attendance Issues as a Small Business
How to Deal with Employee Atendance Issues as a Small Business
Are you sitting comfortably? Welcome to my series of podcasts that will help you to navigate those inevitable difficult events at work that are part of being a small business owner
Today I want to talk about employee attendan[...]
A Small Business Owner’s Guide to Managing Workplace Conflict
Are you sitting comfortably? Welcome to my workplace series of podcasts that will help you to navigate those inevitable difficult events at work that are part of being a small business owner, manager and Leader. Today I want to talk about how to deal with workplace conflict.
Employ[...]
How to upset an insecure employee?
- Are you a Manager or Boss, who frequently has one employee turning up to ask for support and help? Do they always seem to be there wanting attention and there is no time for others? You always see the person as very needy? I bet you want to shout at them….” Go away, leave me in peace” Or maybe you [...]
10 tips to help you manage your emotions at work?
Recently a young Manager came to me upset with what her Manager had said about her lack of control over her emotions at work. It took me back as I used to find it difficult to hide my emotions and if I was upset it would show. The first point we discussed was what the examples were that the Manager [...]
Top 5 tips to help understand yourself better
Do you think we ever truly know ourselves? As leaders, it is vital we understand our reactions and approaches to situations and people. In truly understanding ourselves we then use our strengths to help others and continue to develop ourselves. Knowing our weaknesses means we can offset them and wor[...]