Hi, I’m Nicola from The People Mentor. I hope you are all staying safe and well. Well, where do I start? The coronavirus had a huge impact on many areas of our lives; towns and cities virtually shut down, our movements have been restricted, and businesses deemed ‘non-essential’ have shut their doors. All of this … Read more
Hi, I’m Nicola from The People Mentor. In this series of podcasts, I want to share some practical tips and advice that HR managers can share with line managers. Team and management issues clog up the desk of many HR managers when with the right support or training, they could be dealt with at the … Read more
Finally, Practical Support for Managers Who Never Got the Training They Deserve Struggling to manage people in a busy office or local authority setting — with no guidance, no backup, and no idea where to start? The Manager’s Academy gives you calm, confidence, and monthly coaching to help you lead well, even in the toughest … Read more
No matter how long you’ve been a manager, you’ll always be thrown a curveball. Often it comes in the form of difficult conversations. Even if you’ve had 100s of them (I know I have), you can still get stuck. There’s always more to learn. Here are 10 things you probably don’t know about difficult conversations. … Read more
Are you sitting comfortably? Welcome to my series of podcasts that will help you to navigate those inevitable difficult events at work that are part of being a manager. Today I want to talk about how to be an authentic leader. Being authentic is not as simple as ‘being yourself,’ it’s about being your best … Read more