Have you ever listened to a disembodied voice on a webinar, hiding behind multiple slides, droning on and on, and felt that life was really, really too short for this? You probably let it run in the background, and went off to make tea, and no one blames you. Don’t be that voice! We like […]
A pitch often starts with an email to an investor or manager hoping for support for a project, product or service. Unfortunately on far too many occasions it is written so badly it ends in the virtual trash can. I don’t think it is an exaggeration to say that 90 per cent of them start […]
Far too many CVs received by organisations list the tasks the applicant completes every week in their current or previous role. Firstly, those things are what you are paid to do, so why list them off? And secondly, it gives far too many jump off points to an interviewer, reducing your control over the subsequent […]
A recent mentee was promoted to general manager, and was attending the national online meeting of Group GMs for the first time. She was anxious about how her first report would land, in front of a very experienced group of peers. However, the group CEO had also changed at this time, and the new CEO […]
You will be hard put to find a better definition of nervousness than this: Nervousness is the moment when we focus on our ability to do the task, and forget to focus on the task itself. The trick with all performance is to mentally turn the spotlight in the other direction, and to make the […]
Are the online meetings you chair interesting and productive, or boring and dull? Be someone who runs a great meeting! As an online meeting organiser or chair, your job is all about timing, tone and tempo. It doesn’t matter how formal or serious the subject matter might be, we all look forward to a meeting […]
Want to get promoted, get more pay, get more job satisfaction? Then up your game as regards regular internal meetings. Did you know that your performance at meetings – online or in-person – is a big consideration when it comes to promotion? It is at meetings that your team lead or line manager sees you […]
The top is a lonely place! You have worked so hard over the years, built a strong business, served the needs of lots of happy customers, and provided employment and purpose to many great people – not to mention giving them a solid lifestyle and helping to educate their kids! But now the time for […]
Being asked to deliver a presentation or a pitch on behalf of the organisation can cause a lot of anxiety. Many are instantly struck by a combination of self-doubt and low confidence. There is a colleague down the corridor or across the hall who could do it so much better! But it is worth remembering […]
Have you considered a mentor – someone in your corner? Maybe you, like so many, thought we were all exiting Covid, but now find you’re sort of stuck in the mud. You are not alone. I am currently coaching a number of CEOs and senior executives, and hear that the post Covid bounce predicted by many […]
