Avoiding That Difficult Conversation? Here’s What It’s Really Costing You

In this podcast interview with Andrew Kirkley, I share how to handle uncomfortable conversations without fear, stress, or fallout. From proven models to simple mindset shifts, this episode gives you the tools to deal with what most people avoid. This is perfect for leaders, managers, and anyone who’s had that conversation circling in their head … Read more

Conversations Catalyst Coaching

Stop Overthinking Every Difficult Conversation Say what needs to be said, without spiralling, freezing, or regretting it later Book Your Free Clarity Call You’re not new to leadership. But no one ever really taught you how to handle this bit. The hard conversations. The quiet resentment. The colleague who keeps crossing the line. The awkward … Read more

 Positive Thinking -The Way to Resilience 

If you thought positive thinking was all about reading motivational quotes and ignoring the negative, think again. Positive thinking is the way to resilience. If you want to learn to think more positively and feel hopeful about the future, you need to hear this!  Hello and welcome to my podcast. I’m Nicola from The People … Read more

How leadership and management styles impact significantly on SME’s

Now more than ever, we need to understand the impact of leadership and management on the workforce.  UK productivity has dropped from the second fastest in the G7 to the second slowest. (Source: UK Commission for Employment and Skills) £19 billion is the cost of poor management and leadership to the UK economy through lower … Read more

How to Decode Office Politics for Professional Growth to Lead Authentically

Hello, I’m Nicola Richardson from The People Mentor and in today’s episode of my podcast, I’m talking about office politics.  Today, I’m going to look at strategies for navigating office politics while maintaining personal and professional integrity.  So, what is meant by office politics?  It’s basically those unspoken rules, power structures, and relationships that are … Read more