The Overlooked Secret to Employee Engagement -Why It’s Not About Pizza Fridays

Is your team genuinely engaged or simply going through the motions? Many leaders mistake activity for engagement. A busy team isn’t always a connected team. And while pizza Fridays and wellbeing webinars have their place, they’re not the answer to long-term engagement. Post-pandemic workplaces are quieter in some ways. But under the surface, there’s a … Read more

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

How to Manage Long-Term Employees Who are Resistant to Your Approach

Hi, I’m Nicola, the People Mentor. Today I want to dive into a kind of a tricky topic. How to handle those office veterans who’ve been around forever and, feel like they’ve seen it all and done it all. They know their job inside out, no question about that. But sometimes their behaviour can be … Read more

How to support neurodiverse employees with challenging conversations

  Hi, I’m Nicola from The People Mentor. In today’s podcast, I want to discuss how to support neurodiverse employees with challenging conversations in the workplace. As a manager or colleague, it’s essential to understand that neurodiverse individuals, such as those with ADHD, autism, dyslexia, or other neurological differences, who may face unique challenges when … Read more

How to Have a Successful Difficult Conversation with Your Boss

  Hi, I’m Nicola from The People Mentor. In today’s podcast, I want to discuss how to have a successful, difficult conversation with your boss. Nobody enjoys having difficult conversations, but when you need to have one with your boss, it can intensify the anxiety and dread you have around it.  Whether you disagree on … Read more