Take a stand: Power Pose to improve your charisma in awkward situations In times of economic uncertainty, it makes absolute sense to draw on every available resource to gain a competitive advantage. Charisma is a resource which is free and can fast-track anyone’s route to success. There is a multitude of definitions of the term “charisma”. It is essentially about investing others with our own enthusiasm so [...]
How to be heard and influence people: Active listening Have you recently been overlooked for a promotion that seemed perfect for you? Or do you struggle to make yourself heard and understood in meetings? You know what you need to say, you have a clear script in your head and you explain your thoughts perfectly. But your boss just doesn’t seem to see your [...]
How to salvage a broken New Year’s resolution As we move into February, it is probably fair to assume that many of you will have already abandoned your New Year’s resolutions. You may even be giving yourself a hard time about this and be feeling completely demotivated or lacking in self-worth. The reality is that most of these resolutions were doomed from the [...]
How emotional intelligence can transform your business October 20, 2016 You don't have to be an HR director to know that stress is an expensive business. And it’s on the increase. In 2014-15 stress accounted for 35 per cent of all work-related ill-health cases, and 43 per cent of all working days lost due to ill health in UK. Traditionally, organisations have simply given stress [...]
Active listening: Why the greatest leaders aren’t just good talkers October 3, 2016 Most of us are more accustomed to speaking rather than listening. Indeed, the traditional image of leadership is more likely to conjure up overtly dynamic activities such as expressing strong opinions and taking decisive actions. It is equally important to know when to listen. Yet in my experience, many leaders struggle with the concept. Our [...]