Difficult conversations: Two words that strike fear into the heart of any manager, no matter how experienced you are or how many times you feel like you’ve gone into battle before. When I was thinking about the direction in which I wanted to approach difficult conversations in this podcast, it struck me that the most … Read more
Hi, I’m Nicola from The People Mentor, and today I want to talk about why being observant is one of the most important skills that a manager can have. Are you aware of what’s going on around you in your business, or do you just push on with the next task, next meeting, email, or … Read more
Hello and welcome to my podcast. I’m Nicola from The People Mentor and in this podcast, I want to talk about how to think of change as a teacher and not as an enemy. This podcast was recorded in Covid times but much of what it contains is still relevant today. I always say that … Read more
Hello, I’m Nicola from The People Mentor and in today’s episode of the podcast, I want to talk about why holding difficult conversations virtually is never a good idea. Let’s face it; difficult conversations are challenging enough when you’re in the same room. Holding them virtually only increases the chances of communication going wrong, misunderstandings … Read more
Hello, I’m Nicola from The People Mentor and in today’s podcast, I want to look at why you should empower your employees, how you can do it, and why coaching plays a key part. Is your mantra ‘If you want something done, do it yourself?’ How often have you asked your partner or children to … Read more
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