In a recent blog post, I shared the difference between a growth and fixed mindset which is a current concept introduced by Professor Carol Dweck of Stanford University. Today I want to expand on my first blog and share a few ideas on how you can switch from a fixed to a growth mindset. Let me do a quick recap of the difference in case you haven’t had time to […]
So, you’ve just recruited a bunch of bright, enthusiastic and confident graduates and you are excited about seeing how they can help to shape the future of the organisation. You’ve spent a lot of time, energy (and money!) selecting the best of the best and you want to make sure their graduate journey is positive. A few […]
Corporate burnout is a hot topic in leadership circles this year. Over the weekend I was reading a post on Brené Brown’s website. In the middle of the article she added a meme with a quote that said: “It takes courage to say yes to rest and play in a culture where exhaustion is seen as a status symbol. -Brené Brown” This particular observation is so true, it’s concerning. Corporate burnout […]
It’s been a well-known fact for some time that the yearly ritual of evaluating the performance of employees is a significant drain on resources and time. In 2016 a Deloitte manager referred to the review process as, “an investment of 1.8 million hours across the firm that didn’t fit our business needs any more.” Wow! To the point wouldn’t you say? The appraisal itself is often viewed as subjective and a de-motivating experience that […]
Motivating Millennials is a topical subject with business leaders and L&D teams. With Millenials predicted to make up nearly half of our workforce is a few short years, it’s critical for many organisations to understand the Millennial motivation puzzle. The Conundrum of Motivation If we are talking motivation, it’s key to clarify exactly what we are referring too. Business Dictionary explains it well. “Internal and external […]
In the last post about how ‘addicted we are to tech’ I shared some shocking statistics including the evidence that reveals constant phone checking makes us anxious. Yet 73% of Brits say they’d struggle to go a day without checking their phone or computer!! In this follow up post I want to share the many benefits of a digital detox […]
Recently I was planning a night out with a friend, and there was a movie I was keen to see. When I suggested it, my friend said, “would you mind if we did something else, Rach, as I have been sat in front of a screen for nearly 10 hours today!” So, Instead, we found a fab place to eat and decided to have a good old catch […]
A study conducted by the International Coaching Federation and PricewaterhouseCoopers showed significant growth in the number of professional coaches, at a time when organisational coaching is thriving. While many leaders and L&D professionals often ask about how to create a coaching culture, they don’t always have a clear idea of what it means. So today I want to explore this business critical topic by chatting through the […]
“Humanity is acquiring all the right technology for all the wrong reasons.” R. Buckminster Fuller We live in a world full of technology which has resulted in huge benefits to society; from electric cars, saving lives, to contactless payment systems. Amazingly it allows us to communicate with the special people in our lives by text, […]
