“You get what you ask for, and if you don’t ask for anything you get nothing, “ was one of those sayings that rang around my head as a child. Despite my mum not being one of my top role models there is a grain of truth in this. But what if you keep asking …
Happy New Year!!!! How is it going? Glad to be back at work? This year, like many of you, I have never been so happy to see the back of a year. It has been a strange year with the triple crown of yuk; Brexit, Corona and Trump. At least this …
Do you ever get the feeling something is a little off? You do not know why or how but you are just a little unsure? It could be you just know your child is not going to spend the night at their friend Alby’s or your boss does have a little more information than …
Have you ever wondered why some people stand in front of the audience and suddenly everyone listens? Do you think that could never be you? Wrong. It is easy to adopt an air of authority as easy as putting on a cape. It is all in the way you move…and here are 5 tips to …
You know you have to speak to get your career moving in the right direction, but whether it is a presentation in front of a large audience, or something you want to say in the team meeting you want to make it count. You need to do this by always having beautiful beginnings. You plan …
Motivational Quotes making you Dreadful? As a coach I love a good motivational quote as much as the next one…at the moment I share my desk with Isabelle Lafleche’s words. “Your passion is waiting for your courage to catch up.” It fits my current mood. This spot has also been taken up with Jim Rohn, …
Do you ever read a quote that has been put there and wonder “What the hell is that supposed to mean?” I do it all the time, because as a communications coach I appreciate that words can inspire an emotional reaction, without them making sense. So, I make the effort to re-read what is being …
You have been asked to speak in a meeting, to address a group or to pitch a proposal so you get writing. You need to remember though that the preparation begins well before the pen hits the paper. Therefore I have created four questions that you can ask yourself to ensure your speaking hits the …
There is a lot of talk about a new normal, opening up and second waves. There is a lot of talk about is it time for a change. The one thing for sure is that there is lots of uncertainty. How do you cope with such a mass insecurity? Do you ignore it and …
It’s funny how since Covid-19 there has been two distinct camps…Those that are taking stock, looking at their life and hoping for something better for themselves or the environment. These are also the volunteers in the community taking care of others, or simply sharing a smile when the world is beginning to look grim. …