January 2, 2015
Watch Your Language!
Last year I did an introductory counselling course. I thought counselling was about giving people advice, but it’s not – it’s mostly about listening, and…
December 30, 2014
Make Your Business a Social Media Butterfly
Last week, I received a text message from a friend I hadn’t seen in a long, long time. He told me he…
December 26, 2014
Caring for a Dependent and Building Your Career
“I don’t believe it! I just saw Lucy sneaking out early, again! I’ve got enough to do without covering for her, too. Has she forgotten…
December 23, 2014
Do you Speak the Lingo?
Business jargon is made up of words and phrases which – out of context – don’t make a lot of sense. Anyone who has worked in…
December 22, 2014
Say Less for Success
Ask Dr Bob Tobin where he lives and he’ll tell you “heaven.” That’s Japan, to you and me. Tobin moved there from California, where he…
December 17, 2014
Reflecting on Your Inner Self
We can all understand the differences between people in terms of their age, gender, appearance, and cultural backgrounds, but we often fail to grasp the…
December 12, 2014
Don’t Make This Mistake if you Want to Improve Your Speaking Skills
If you’ve read our recent article on increasing your visibility at work, you’ll know that one of the most effective ways to do this…
December 9, 2014
Unusual and Effective Team Building Activities!
What’s your gut reaction when your boss says you’re going on a team building day? My heart would probably sink, because my experience is that…
December 5, 2014
Have you Found the Right Balance?
What does work-life balance mean to you? I always find the phrase slightly odd, because it suggests that you have “work” on one side…
December 2, 2014
4 Things Small Businesses do Better Than Big Corporations
I’ve long been a fan of Volkswagens. One of my earliest memories is of sitting on my father’s knee, gripping the steering wheel of…
December 1, 2014
Tips From a Dreamer
I met Bill McDermott on a fine autumn day in London. He had a packed schedule for his one day in town, and I…
November 28, 2014
Keeping Your Team Informed in Uncertain Times
Imagine that your company is about to be taken over by its largest competitor. You’ve read the press release on the Internet, but…