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How To - Stay Optimistic
Optimism is pretty easy when things are going well. Seeing the bright side isn't difficult when things are bright. But our lives aren't typically either good or bad. Even in the good times, challenging situations can arise and knock us around. In this video we look at five ways to stay optimistic.
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How To - Gain Input From Others
Even the best leaders need to listen to broad perspectives. While your experience and expertise are invaluable, tapping into the insights of your team members can lead to more well-rounded and innovative solutions. Learn four practical ways to gain input in this video.
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How To - Set Better Goals
Given how important goal setting is to performance and satisfaction, we can all use some tips to improve our goal setting. In this video we explore four ways to ensure your goals are more achievable and motivating.
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How To - Overcome Procrastination
Procrastination has been described as “our favourite form of self-sabotage” (Alyce Cornyn-Selby). In this video we explore how to overcome it.
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How To - Deal With Underperformance
Leadership is challenging at the best of times, but even more so when people aren’t hitting the mark. In this video we explore how to deal with underperformance.
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How To - Ask For A Pay Rise
It can be one of the most tricky conversations to have with your manager. In this video we look at how to ask for a pay rise.
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How To - Take a Holiday
We all know holidays are important, but in our always-on work culture it can be hard to take a genuine break. There are some practical steps you can follow to ensure your holiday is a success for you and your colleagues.
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How To - Build Trust
Trust is not just a word, it’s the cornerstone of effective leadership. Anyone who has experienced working with someone they didn't trust understands the detrimental impact a lack of trust can have. In this video we explore practical ways to build and maintain trust.
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How To - Take a Broader Perspective
Our thinking can fall into a rut over time. This week we explore five ways to take a broader perspective.
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Interview - Dr Alexa Chilcutt
In this conversation, Dr. Alexa Chilcutt discusses the importance of executive communication and public speaking skills. She explains that anxiety around public speaking stems from the fear of being judged and evaluated. However, she emphasises that with practice and a clear process, individuals ...
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Masterclass - The Leader's Mindset
Whether we have people reporting to us or not, we all have the opportunity to bring a leadership mindset to our work. Most of the results we achieve involve influencing others and managing relationships - these are fundamental leadership skills. In this masterclass we explore the four elements of...
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Leader as Coach
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Coaching is a fundamental leadership skill and practice. It allows us to develop the capability of our people and the capacity of our organisations. Yet many people find coaching overwhelming or confusing. However the underlying principles in coaching are actually quite simple, and that’s what we...
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How To - Memorise A Presentation
This week we’re exploring an ancient technique to help you memorise a presentation with numerous points in a set order.
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How To - Deal With Cynicism
Cynicism in others can be challenging for a leader. In this video we outline some practical steps you can take to deal with cynicism in the workplace.
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How To - Make Better Decisions
Decision making and problem solving are significantly important to any leadership role. In this video we explore ways to make better decisions.
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How To - Be More Assertive at Work
Many people want to be more assertive at work. In this video we explore assertiveness as a type of conversation.
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How To - Prepare for a Job Interview
In this video we explore how to prepare for a job interview to give you the best chance of winning that new position.
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How To - Deal With Pre-Presentation Nerves
Delivering a presentation is a fear-inducing situation for most of us. In this video we look at practical ways to manage pre-presentation nerves.
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How To - Work More Effectively With Your Manager
The working relationship we have with our manager is particularly important to our performance and career. We explore some practical ways to build this relationship.
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How To - Accept Feedback With Grace
Many people are uncomfortable receiving feedback from others, even when the feedback is positive. We explore how to accept feedback with grace.
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How To - Start With Identity Not Personal Brand
With the proliferation of influencers and social media over the past decade, there has been an increased focus on building a personal brand. In this video we explore why you're identity is even more important than your brand.
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How To - Build Team Cohesion
Many leaders are noticing a reduction in inter-connection between their people. Research suggests that intentional efforts at building relationships and connections are usually more beneficial than generic team building activities. In this video we explore four ways to build team cohesion.
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How To - Use Tight and Loose Goals
People vary markedly in the way they set goals and where they focus their goals. Our personalities help determine whether we prefer tight or loose goals. Learn more in this “how to” video.
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How To - Break It to Fix It
We can learn a lot about failure and progress through the space race. In this video we take four lessons you can apply to break it to fix it.