Conversation Handling Coaching Courses Boston, Lincolnshire

Conversation Handling Coaching Courses Boston, Linconshire Nicola Richardson | Leadership Conversations & Coaching Specialist Helping organisations grow stronger leaders who communicate clearly, handle conflict well, and inspire teams, month after month. Book a no obligation call What if every leader in your Lincolnshire organisation could handle tough conversations with calm authority, turning them into moments … Read more

The Unspoken Cost of Being the Strong One at Work

Have you ever been called the strong one? The calm one. The one who never flinches, even when the room is falling apart?What people don’t see is what it costs you inside. I’m Nicola, and after over 30 years in management – from serving tea in my parents’ café at 17 to managing teams in … Read more

Managing a Sulker in the Workplace Without Losing Your Patience

Did you know that according to Gallup’s State of the Global Workplace report, one disengaged employee can reduce team productivity by up to 40%? And sometimes, that disengagement shows up as something we might not even recognise as a problem at first Have you ever walked into work, said “Morning,” and been met with silence? … Read more

How to Stop Your Inner Critic From Hijacking Your Difficult Conversations

Hi, I’m Nicola from The People Mentor. I’m here to help you lead your team with clarity, confidence, and care—even when things feel properly messy. And today, I want to talk about something that most leaders don’t even realise they’re doing… Letting their inner critic completely hijack their energy and sabotage their conversations before they’ve … Read more

When Apologies Fall Flat – What’s Really Behind Those Repeated Patterns

Hi, I’m Nicola from The People Mentor.Think of this: You’re lying awake in the middle of the night, dreading tomorrow’s team meeting because you know Stuart is going to do that eye-rolling behaviour again. And afterwards? He’ll send his usual “sorry if I came across negatively” message. You’re thinking, “Here we go again”, and you’re … Read more