How to Have Difficult Conversations at Work and Win

Hi, I’m Nicola from The People Mentor, and in today’s podcast, I want to talk about how to have difficult conversations and win.  Now, by winning, I mean how to have the conversation successfully. It’s not about winning.  I’ve seen it so many times. Managers go into difficult conversations and their goal is to try … Read more

Do You Really Know What’s Going Around You? A Manager’s Guide to Being More Observant and Effective

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

Why Holding Difficult Conversations Virtually Is Never A Good Idea

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

Why Coaching is the Real Secret to Empowering Employees 

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