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Is “fun” a dirty word at work?
I was recently invited to write a guest blog for Great Charity Speakers. I’d hate for you to miss out on all the fun, so here’s a shortened version for you to enjoy. The full version is here.
Imposter Syndrome: It’s a fraud and a fake
I was on a call last week with a fabulous charity CEO. She told me she’d never had any professional development in her ten years in the role, and...
Six reasons you won’t be needing a coach any time soon
I’m a mentor and coach for non-profit leaders. And I’m about to list six incredibly good reasons why you might not need to work with one. Am I mad?...
How to have a work-free holiday
“I’ll have to leave my phone on 24/7 in case the team needs me.” “I could take that Skype meeting from the beach bar, I suppose.” “I’d rather just...
But I never take a lunch break
Ok, so hands up? How many times last week did you eat your lunch away from your desk (and munching on a sarnie in a meeting doesn't count!)? Not at...
“It ain’t what you do, it’s the way that you do it” – 7 steps to smooth decision-making
Okay, so I’m about to contradict myself! In my last blog, I talked about how there is no such thing as a wrong decision. And I believe that. Apart...
Difficult decisions don’t have to be so…difficult
So, you’ve got a big decision to make. You know it needs to be made so that everyone involved can move forward. But, arrgh! How do you get the...
Own your strengths and soar
I gave a talk at the FSI Skills Conference last week on how to encourage Star Performers in small charities. I loved it! I enjoy speaking to live...
Coffee, Croissants and Connection
We meet early - before the challenges of the working day put paid to our best intentions - and feast on croissants and fresh fruit in a lovely,...
Dare To Lead
A non-profit coaching client asked me recently to recommend the very best book I knew on charity leadership. She’s starting a new role and keen to...
Spring into Spring
Yes, I know. It’s winter. It’s still dark when you come out of work, and maybe even when you head there in the morning. But there are definite signs...
Cheers! Lessons from a not so Dry January
So, how are you getting on with your New Year Resolutions? I’ve broken one of mine already. Well, sort of. I’m writing this blog on the Eurostar to...