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Solve Problems at the Root with The Five Whys Technique

Most problem-solving stops at symptoms. The Five Whys technique digs deeper, exposing the root cause.

Friday Closedown Ritual

A Friday Closedown Ritual helps you hit Monday morning fully prepared AND lets you enjoy the weekend. 408 words / 2 mins reading

CareerCoaching

The 3P Theory: How to Build Resilience in difficult times

This week has been a difficult one at work, with more layoffs impacting my company, and many others in the tech industry. I used this framework to coach myself and others as they were dealing with the situation.

Career

How to Recognise and Overcome Imposter Syndrome

Do you feel like a fraud despite your achievements? Discover what imposter syndrome is, how to identify it, and actionable strategies to overcome self-doubt

CareerCoaching

Five Questions to Ask Before Hiring a Career Coach

Choosing a career coach for professional success can be one of the most important decisions you make for your growth.

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One Year. One Review. Endless Growth.

Are you feeling ready to close out the year? Perhaps you're wondering how much you've really accomplished, or what direction you should take next. An annual review process is good way to take stock of the year.

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50 things I learned in 2024...

Writing a newsletter helps me learn new things every week, here's 50 things from this year that didn't quite make it into the mail.

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Establish Team Norms To Drive Excellence

As a leader, I’ve seen teams transform when they intentionally define how they will work together, communicate, and solve problems. Here's a way to establish those team norms.

Career

The Art of Setting Boundaries: Why Saying ‘No’ is Key to Your Success

By saying ‘no’ when necessary, you allow yourself the space to grow, focus on what’s truly important, and live a more balanced life.

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How to Receive Feedback: Actionable Tips for Professional Growth

Feedback is crucial for growth, but it can be difficult to hear, especially when it’s critical. Developing the ability to accept feedback and act on it can be a game-changer for your career progress.

CareerManagement

Understanding the Belbin Team Model and Identifying the Types in Your Team

The Belbin Team model is a great way to think about the roles being played in your team and how to identify and leverage their strengths.

Career

Five Steps to great Public Speaking

Public Speaking can have a great impact on your career. I recently had to host an all-hands session at work, and tried to capture the steps I take to get ready for speaking in front of a large group.

CareerInterviews

Mastering the STAR model for success in interviews

Using the STAR model can help you structure your interview responses for success. This simple framework keeps you organised and makes your answers clear and impactful.

CareerFeedback

More feedback tips: Using the COIN model.

Effective feedback is the currency of personal and professions growth. The COIN model is another straightforward and effective way to deliver feedback

Career

How to make good decisions. Start by building a good toolkit.

Making good decisions is crucial. Better decisions lead to better outcomes. Great decision making is a skill that can be developed with practice and some simple tools.

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👓 Stuff #197 - The Tao of Stuff

Lock in some great questions to ask in an interview, and continue to develop your listening skills. Learn about the important body language cues you might miss in the workplace and how time shielding can help you. Finally, play a new version of rock, paper, scissors that will keep you thinking!