I’ve managed teams for over 33 years. And I can tell you with complete certainty that most of the tension, miscommunication and conflict I’ve witnessed in workplaces comes down to one thing: people not understanding why others behave the way they do. That team member who always needs three days to respond to a straightforward … Read more
Early in my management career, I had a brilliant team member. She noticed things nobody else did: a client’s change in tone during a meeting, a subtle shift in team dynamics, a risk buried in a project plan that everyone else had walked straight past. But when we moved to an open-plan office, something changed. … Read more
Hi, I’m Nicola from The People Mentor.Think of this: You’re lying awake in the middle of the night, dreading tomorrow’s team meeting because you know Stuart is going to do that eye-rolling behaviour again. And afterwards? He’ll send his usual “sorry if I came across negatively” message. You’re thinking, “Here we go again”, and you’re … Read more
Hello and welcome back to the People Mentor Podcast. I’m Nicola. Today we’re zooming out to look at the bigger picture, how to build long-term career resilience and continue growing throughout your professional life. So we’re going to explore the foundations of resilience and strategies for sustainable career growth. So let’s begin. Let’s start by … Read more
You finally said it. You drew the line. You expressed what needed to be said. But then it hit you like a wave. That sinking feeling in your stomach. The mental replay of every word you uttered. And then those nagging questions start rolling in. Was I too harsh? Should I have just let it … Read more