Negotiating the Minefield of Managing People  

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 manager.   Today I want to talk about managing people.    So you’re a business owner, the captain of your own ship, and the admin, sales, and marketing manager … Read more

Managing with Empathy: How Should You Treat Your People During Difficult Times 

Hi, I’m Nicola from the People Mentor.   I hope you’re all managing to stay safe and well.  I thought that I’d do a few podcasts that will help managers during this time.   I know that many of you will be managing teams remotely, maybe for the first time, and not only that, you’re managing teams … Read more

Using DISC to Resolve Conflict in the Workplace

Are you sitting comfortably? I’m Nicola from The People Mentor, and today I want to talk about workplace conflict and how DISC can help you prevent and resolve it.   Every workplace is a mix of people with different personalities, values, beliefs, experiences, and backgrounds, so at some point, conflict is inevitable. Some conflicts last as … Read more

5 Signs Your Best Employee is Thinking of Leaving (and What You Should Do About it) 

Employees are at the heart of any business, but good employees are what make that heart beat. An employee who is trustworthy, reliable, great at their job and wants to do their best for you and your business is like gold dust. The only downside is that people like this sometimes don’t stick around for … Read more

How Good Relationships in the Workplace Help Build Resilience

Are you sitting comfortably? Welcome to my series of podcasts that will help you to navigate the issues that you’ll inevitably come up against as a business owner. Today I want to talk about how good relationships improve resilience and your chances of success.  If you’ve listened to the other podcasts in this series, you’ll … Read more