Leadership skills

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

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