When You Feel Disliked at Work: What’s Actually Going On

Written by Nicola Richardson, Founder of The People Mentor. The People Mentor brings over 40 years of real-world management experience to the people challenges small business leaders face every day – practical, no-nonsense support that builds stronger managers and better teams. This article explores what happens when you feel disliked at work, how to work … Read more

How to Manage Underperformance Without Losing the Employee

Written by Nicola Richardson, Founder of The People Mentor. The People Mentor helps small employers, managers and leaders handle difficult conversations, strengthen accountability and lead calmly for business results that matter. This article is for managers dealing with an underperforming employee right now, and for the SME owners and HR leads trying to put the … Read more

How to Stay Calm When Feedback Becomes Emotional

Written by Nicola Richardson, Founder of The People Mentor. Nicola Richardson has over 40 years of experience in people management and leadership. The People Mentor helps small employers, managers and leaders handle difficult conversations, strengthen accountability and lead with calm, practical insights, and confidence. This article explores how to stay calm when feedback becomes emotional … Read more

What Is a Boundary Hangover and How to Recover at Work?

Written by Nicola Richardson, Founder of The People Mentor. The People Mentor helps small employers, managers and leaders handle difficult conversations, strengthen accountability and lead with calm, practical confidence. This article explains what a boundary hangover is, why it happens at work, and what to do when the guilt, second-guessing, and exhaustion hit after you … Read more

Everything You Need to Know About Making Difficult Conversations Easier

This article covers everything inside Making Difficult Conversations Easier — the difficult conversations training programme for UK managers who are ready to handle the conversations they have been putting off., including who it is for, what the training involves, how the surgery sessions work, what frameworks you will learn, and what changes after you complete … Read more