(1 minute read) “Procrastination impedes progress”. Depending upon your perspective and your priorities, you’re either winding up the year, or forging ahead to meet and exceed targets set earlier in the year. As 2023 comes to an end, it’s smart practice to take an audit of what you have...
(2 minute read) “The person who focuses on fewer things goes further than the person distracted by many.” Shane Parrish Tucked within the pages of author Johann Hari’s best-selling book, ‘Stolen Focus’, he shares a disturbing fact. During a 24-hour period, the average person touches their phone as many...
(1 minute read) We know that the practise of active listening enhances credibility and trust between individuals and within groups. We also know the essential roles of confidence and conviction for communicating effectively with others. But is there an often-overlooked element of communication which has a positive impact on...
(1 minute read) We all need to communicate, but how can we do it more effectively? Here, we look at some of the barriers to effective communication, and some of the proven strategies that help us to be more effective communicators.
(2 minute read) “As companies strive to attract and retain more Gen Z’s in the workplace, they need to get better at providing them regular feedback – or get better at replacing them as they leave for companies that do!” K. Gallacher Once again, research has supported the value...
(1 minute read) “There are 2 errors on the road to success; 1 – Not starting, 2 – Not seeing it through to completion.” Shane Parrish As author James Clear once quoted, “the difference between failure and success is often just staying with a problem a little longer.” The...
(2 minute read) Like most people, you’ve probably been faced with a decision dilemma; the point where you need to make a key decision yet have several (competing) considerations which can confuse and/or delay your ability to make the required decision. Let’s say you’re planning for a holiday. The...
(1 minute read) Many of us are familiar with the term Kaizen, which translates as change (kai) for the good (zen). Kaizen is based upon a philosophical belief that everything can be improved. Continued small or incremental changes can lead to more substantial change over the longer term. Due...
(2 minute read) During the middle of the 20th Century, certain elite athletes (runners) from Eastern Europe trained by voluntarily restricting their breathing frequency – often referred to as hypoxic (low oxygen) training. The most famous athlete to experiment with this technique was Emil Zatopek, the Czech long-distance runner....
(2 minute read) “Limitation makes the creative mind inventive.” Walter Gropius While most of us would rather put the restrictive months of Covid far behind us, one Melbourne-based mother found inspiration during the lengthy lockdown period in the normally vibrant city. As a Mum of 4 kids under 16,...
(2 minute read) Unfortunately, we tend to have a close association with the word’s accountability and guilt. This may stem from the fact that we don’t always meet our own expectations. Accountability is the substance which helps bind commitments to results and assists us in achieving challenging and ambitious...
(1 minute read) One notable point-of-difference – separating you from the existing and emerging pack – is your personal skill set. So, how can any existing set of competencies be built upon and further developed? Here are 5 Tips to Building your Skillset. While adopting and implementing all 5...