Are you sitting comfortably? Welcome to my series of podcasts, which will help you navigate the inevitable difficult events at work that are part of being a manager. Today, I want to talk about how to deliver bad news to employees.  Nobody likes to give bad news, and it’s especially tough for a small business … Read more

Hi I’m Nicola from The People Mentor. In today’s podcast, I want to talk about an aspect of difficult conversations that has probably driven you up the wall plenty of times; giving feedback to someone who can’t, or won’t, take it.   This podcast is going to be a little different.   In it, I’m going to … Read more

Hello and welcome to my podcast. I’m Nicola from The People Mentor. Ah, the difficult conversation. This is the thing that almost every manager dreads, no matter how experienced they are or how in control they consider themselves to be.  Try as you might; if you manage people, you won’t be able to avoid having … Read more

When you are having difficult conversations, how you communicate can make or break your chances of a successful outcome. Not every difficult conversation will go well, but there are some tips you can follow to improve the chances of having a successful outcome. Here’s why better communication is the key to having difficult conversations.  Hello, … Read more