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Power of the Early Adopter – How Change Builds Momentum!

Have you seen the video clip called “First Follower: Leadership Lessons from Dancing Guy”?   If not, take a look at it because it’s the perfect illustration of change in action. The clip is part of a TED talk given by Derek Sivers where he talks about how to create a movement, and why the first […]

New Leaders In the Business

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Mr. John Smith is new to XYZ Limited, having been recruited from an almost identical company, and successfully attaining the role of team leader. John is enthusiastic and passionate. He believes he knows the job inside out already, and is keen to increase productivity and reduce costs straight up to prove he was the right […]

Neuroscience of Sales

Even if you could sell ice to an Eskimo why would you even want to? Consumers and buyers are savvier about sales than they ever have been before, and many come to the negotiation table pre-primed and with their defenses at the ready. Sadly, some have a real and perhaps justified fear of being ‘taken […]

Neuroscience of Leadership

Understanding the brain in terms of leadership effectiveness has been one of the most powerful learnings I have encountered in my work, role and with my teams. The focus of the workshop was on learning and memory, how the brain responds to change, lifting employee engagement and creativity, collaboration and finally a favourite of mine […]

National Association of Women in Construction

Courageous Leadership Online Program

Recently I had the opportunity to speak in front of 40 women who work in the engineering and construction space. This was part of the NAWIC Leading Ladies Seminar Series.  I wanted to present an inspiring and practical workshop around understanding the power of the female brain and how to use it more effectively in […]

Name that Emotion

At some point in our lives, nearly all of us have had the experience of finding our thoughts suddenly consumed by an emotion. When this happens, it’s not uncommon to feel overwhelmed and out of control. The Physical Effects of Feeling our Emotions In addition to disrupting our normal thought patterns and routines, experiencing the […]

My Absolute Favourite Books!

It comes to no surprise I just love to read. People are always asking me what book I am reading, what books can I recommend, what is your favourite book and why. So I was reflecting on this just now and thought I would share my absolute favourite and must reads – with the handy […]

Managing the Mental Health of Your Team

With each passing year it seems that our lives become busier, and more stressful. The Internet has helped all of us to reach out into the world and become more connected with one another, as well as more informed. This increase in knowledge and constant connection, however, makes it difficult to unplug and take a […]

Listen to the Fool!

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“Listen to the fool. You might learn something.” – Plato Successful leaders are the ones with the strong vision and the ability to inspire and motivate their team.  This inspiration or motivation can come in the form of new ideas and as a leader it is our job to listen to the ideas presented as […]

Leadership Truths

Are you an executive, a Vice President, a manager, a politician, a sole practitioner or simply a worker? No matter what position you have got today, you need to embrace the following truths to become a leader initially in your own life. Check out these leadership truths you should know this 2015. You Create the […]