For many of us the start of a new year is a natural prompt to set ourselves some new goals. But, how often have you set yourself goals in January, only to let them slip before the month is out? I can certainly put my hand up to that one. An important aspect of setting … Read More
Author: sharon
Are you feeling stuck? Small progress is progress.
On a recent morning walk, my reflection time, I was contemplating my coaching practice and how I could be helping more people in this current situation, when I had an “aha” moment. In my coaching I help people to identify and work towards achieving some big goals (usually two work and one personal goal) over … Read More
Maintaining good mental health during COVID-19
I wrote a blog a couple of years ago about the 8 things to do to optimise mental performance. The thing is they’re not only important when it comes to optimising the performance of your brain but are the keystones to maintaining good mental health in general. For many people, as we are living in … Read More
Have you had to stand down (furlough) employees due to COVID-19? Don’t let them become your forgotten people.
Over the past couple of months, as the world adjusts to a new way of working, I’ve seen plenty of articles and webinars for managers on how to lead and manage a workforce that is now working from home. Great advice on how to keep teams motivated, engaged, healthy and productive. I think this is … Read More
When everything feels uncertain and out of control, redirect your focus.
Attending an industry webinar on mental health during the week I was reminded of Stephen Covey’s Circle of Influence and the premise that there are two areas (circles) we can focus our thoughts and efforts on, those of concern and within that, a smaller circle of influence. Many of us spend a lot of our … Read More
Why you should care about your clients’ Dopamine levels.
In last month’s blog I talked about the brain being a a complex structure, processing information via circuits that connect various parts of the brain to each other. I also touched on the fact that the circuits in our brains have been created based on our own, individual experiences over time. And thus, no two … Read More
Sales and account managers, you need to get inside your clients’ heads.
Perception, or reality? Both. You’ve probably seen pictures of the human brain – a complex structure of lobes, cortices and systems that basically look the same from one (healthy) person to another. Taking a closer look, our brains process information via circuits that connect various parts of the brain to each other. Whilst basic functions … Read More
This International Women’s Day you can help change the lives of disadvantaged Australian women.
Did you know that at any given time in New South Wales, more than 100,000 women are looking for work and facing financial strife? It’s not an easy road, but Dress for Success is paving the way for struggling Australian women to achieve financial independence. Dress for Success are our chosen women’s charity to support … Read More
Does the phrase “let’s have a meeting” make your heart sink? These tips may change your thinking.
I like going to meetings. I said this to a friend over coffee the other morning. We looked at each other for a few seconds, flat whites poised mid-air. Really? As we resumed our coffee drinking and chatted about this revelation, I realised that since I started my own business a few years ago my … Read More
Why having the same breakfast everyday could help you make better decisions. (And what this has to do with how your clients make decisions.)
Are you often surprised at how hard it can be to make some decisions and easy to make others? And it’s not always the significant decisions that are the hardest right? Unable to decide what to have for dinner, but found it a piece of cake earlier (not a good dinner choice by the way) … Read More