What we can learn from professional sport. Listen here Summer is in full swing, and we have Wimbledon, Test Cricket, The Women’s European Football Championships and more…what then can we learn? Professional athletes provide a wealth of lessons that translate...

How to negotiate effectively Listen here Negotiating effectively is a skill that blends preparation, communication, psychology, and strategy. This week we bring you a clear set of guidelines to help your negotiation skills. First of all, prepare thoroughly: Know your...

Half Year…time to reflect and plan. Don’t let time slip by! Listen here Goal setting is something that is often discussed and in particular at the start of the year. New Year…new goals and new ambitions! Yet here we are just past the midpoint of the year and the big...

Creating personal impact and presence Listen here Creating impact and presence, be that in your own personal image, public speaking, leadership, or even content creation, comes down to a mix of authenticity, clarity, confidence, and emotional resonance. Impact is...

Effective selling skills! Listen here Gone are the days of old-fashioned sales…while some elements remain, many more should be on your check list! Think of a blend of interpersonal, communication, and strategic abilities that help sales professionals understand...

How modern-day leadership is changing. Listen here Modern-day leadership is evolving rapidly due to changes in technology, culture & values, and global challenges. A huge one to start with is from “authority to influence.” Previously, leadership was often based on...

The importance of systems and checklists in the workplace Listen here In today’s fast-paced business environment, efficiency, quality control and consistency are non-negotiable. It’s therefore important to have systems and checklists in place…they become essential...

The return on investment of learning and development for business Listen here Oh no…we don’t have the time…training? Too expensive! Often heard excuses! Think carefully, there are both financial and other very important intangible reasons, which are explained below....

How to get your teams to re-focus after holiday breaks! Listen here Getting your team to refocus after a holiday break is important…while the break itself is necessary, people are still in "holiday mode", and not fully re-engaged in the dynamics of the work...

The Pros & Cons of Hybrid Working…what is the future? Listen here Covid changed many things in our lives…who would have dreamed of working from home in your dressing gown! Now four years later, what is the future? A simple summary may be that employees have more...