How to Be an Even Better Leader in your SME Office-Based Business

That moment when you realise you misjudged the situation, and the team took you the wrong way or the whole thing went wrong. You feel like hiding away.  You just want to go into a deep funk! This is the very time when you need to seek feedback and reflect on what went well and … Read more

The Importance of Creative Leadership in an Ever-Changing World

Hi, I’m Nicola from The People Mentor, and in today’s podcast, I want to talk to you about the importance of creativity in leadership.   When you think about the desirable traits that an effective leader has, what’s on your list? A good strategist? Assertiveness? The ability to stay calm under pressure?   All of these are … Read more

3 Steps to Banishing Bullying in an SME – A Manager’s Guide

For some of us, it’s a long time since we were in the playground, but sometimes when we are in the workplace, it can feel like we are right back there. Whether you have been a victim of workplace bullying or you have witnessed it, you’ll know that it creates a very negative and toxic … Read more

5 Things You Need To Know Before I Transform You and Your Team

If you are considering working with me you will want to know what to expect. You might think I’m going to parachute in, solve all your problems and then disappear like Mary Poppins, unfortunately it doesn’t work like that. To get the most out of our work together and to maximise the results for your … Read more

Top Tips to make Operational Leadership Easier and More Powerful

There you are, you’ve decided now is the time to change roles and you are excited but at the same time nervous as hell. You’ve taken on the role of the Operational Lead.  How are you going to make the right impression but at the same time make the changes needed? Let’s start with what … Read more