Send a text In this conversation, we chat to Christopher D. Connors, No 1 best-selling author, executive coach and globally recognised leadership speaker about the significance of emotional intelligence (EQ) in leadership and its impact on organizational success. Chris emphasizes the importance of self-awareness, empathy, and building high-performing teams. We also cover the role of leadership in employee retention, creating a culture of belonging, and the overall impact of emotional intelli...
Sep 22, 2024
38 min
Send a text Today marks our last episode in series one! Everyone wants impact – how can you get it…the question is – is it intended or unintended. It’s all about awareness… We discuss how to be aware of the impact you are already having on your world and the impact the world is having on you and the ‘legacy do you want to leave behind’? We explore… · What impact is and how it is 100% related to how your form relationships · How your impact can be aff...
Sep 8, 2024
22 min
Send a text Today we explore labelling and experiencing people as arrogant and pose the question what is REALLY going on? Often the appearance of arrogance is a mask for feelings of insecurity, stress, pressure, and occasionally true superiority and ‘being better’. We discuss We explore… · How to handle the appearance of arrogance and discover how to shift the relationship? · How to manage the impact of arrogance ...
Sep 2, 2024
22 min
Send a text Today we highlight that leadership means empowering and equipping the people around you to succeed. We review an unconventional leadership tool – the Skill-Will-Wisdom Matrix. This helps any leader ask questions to disrupt the status quo, support personal growth, and equip their team members to with the skills, will, and wisdom to succeed. We chat about leadership strategies that help you to… · Assess the mindset of person in front of you (whether t...
Aug 12, 2024
26 min
Send a text Today we explore why it is so difficult to change and what your options are when you need to change under stress. We explore… · How the biology of our brains and bodies make change hard. · The relationship between fear and change. · Fixed habits, how you can change them and what that takes. · Why the ‘comfort zone’ is a lot more uncomfortable than the discomfort of changing. ·  ...
Jul 21, 2024
25 min
Send a text Today we talk about what happens when leadership ‘fails’ and the impact. We consider what options you have as a leader and as a person within the business. We chat about… · What leadership is and what a failure in leadership can look and feel like. · What drives leaders to ‘fail’. · What impact a failure in leadership can have on the business and people in it. · What to do when noth...
Jul 15, 2024
27 min
Send a text In this episode we explore how self-talk ‘gets in the way’ and stops leaders from being themselves and from reaching their potential. We also touch on the dreaded concept of ‘impostor syndrome and refer back to Episode #3 where we meet the Inner Judge and Critic. Today, we talk about § Why we have self talk and it’s real purpose. § Where the inner messages come from. § The impact uncontrolled self-talk can have on stress levels and performance. We introduce the c...
Mar 28, 2024
22 min
Send a text This episode explores how many people manage their climb up their career ladder. We discuss how § Morphing to match company values and rules can cause leaders to ‘lose themselves’. § Loss of self leads to uncomfortable compromises in values creating daily stress. § Leaders who lose themselves are less likely to progress or meet their potential. We exlpore how to ‘reset’ your values and stand up as a leader; someone who it’s ‘easy’ to promote and who inspir...
Mar 28, 2024
21 min
Send a text As we see many companies cutting costs and downsizing we discuss how this affects the people who stay, those who leave, the leaders driving the change, and those who have to give the ‘tough messages’. We explore the upsides and risks to people and organisations in terms of productivity, talent, financial performance, and how ‘downsizing stress’ easily leads to value destruction. We consider – What ‘good people-centric’ downsizing looks like. – How leaders can maximise value...
Mar 28, 2024
27 min
Send a text Today we talk about career choices and how and when we make changes; or don’t. We talk about what motivates and demotivates us all – from the moment we meet a new employer to the day-to-day work experience. We explore the effect stress has on leaders and why businesses are tough on their people. And lastly, why it’s easy to get stuck, and tolerate a job that feels soul-destroying. We chat about… · What we want to believe during the interview process a...
Mar 10, 2024
33 min
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