No manager enjoys difficult conversations but they are part and parcel of managing people. There’s no blueprint for having successful difficult conversations in every situation, but there are things you can do to make difficult conversations go much more smoothly. Here’s my podcast on 5 of the most difficult conversations you’ll have at work and … Read more
Hi, I’m Nicola from The People Mentor, and in today’s podcast, I want to talk about how to have a successful productive conversation with a neurodiverse employee. Now businesses have always faced challenges, but in the last few years in particular, many have transformed out of necessity. How do they change and grow for the … Read more
When you started your business, were you excited about the lifestyle and the freedom it would bring? Did you envisage yourself being able to spend more time with your family and taking well-earned breaks in the sun? Fast forward a few years, and you’re asking yourself what happened. Some weeks you struggle to even take … Read more
In my blogs and podcasts, I often talk about the need for effective communication in the workplace. Great communication can motivate and inspire people, make you a more effective manager/leader, and it can help you avoid crossed wires and damaged relationships. One of the things that makes communication effective is when it’s tailored to the … Read more
Are you sitting comfortably? Welcome to my series of podcasts that will help you navigate some of the difficulties you might come up against when you’re a business owner. Today, I want to talk about how to build a team that can run your business even when you’re not there. Many business owners become self-employed … Read more
How to address a drop in productivity
Supporting a team member with cancer
