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.
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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
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.
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
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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
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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DJ Mix: The Stack #5
My latest DJ Mix. An hour of funky, latin style house music.
#21 - January 2024
Khruangbin | Arab Strap | Sprints | Al Barry | Mick Ronson | Jamie XX | Sierra Farrell | Coffintexts - all in the first mixtape of the year.
Still More Stuff #3
Not everything makes it into my weekly newsletter, here's a roundup of the interesting bookmarks that didn't quite fit this week.
Get in touch
Loneliness is a global health concern - you can make a difference today by reaching out to someone you haven't connected with for a while...
Review: The End We Start From
Three weeks into the year, and a third catclysm story with a female protagonist. This one is superb.
Book Review: Prophet Song by Paul Lynch
Prophet Song is a brute of a book, but despite making me anxious throughout and sad in places - it's a fantastic story.
