Is your boss a micromanager? You know the type, they give you an assignment, then check every step of the way to see how you’re
Preparing For A Job Interview – It’s Your Story
It’s happened – you got that call. Someone wants you to come in for a job interview. You may have been looking for a job
There’s A Beast In The Room, It’s Called The Company
I have a very wise client that observed, after listening to comments at his team’s away day, that there was a beast in the room.
Why Didn’t They Buy It? Tips For Pitching And Presenting
Your work was brilliant but the client didn’t get it… what happened? I’ve been working with a lot of creative teams on selling their ideas.
How To Give Feedback To Almost Anyone
“It’s going to be a difficult conversation”… it makes you cringe just reading the words. We all have to have those discussions. You’ve got something
Managing Your Appraisal, Stonkin’ Objectives And Decent Feedback
I’ve been doing some fun training this month at a UK broadcaster. It involved a campfire, coloured pens and a hard look at managing your
Just Like Sports, A Coach Can Up Your Game In Advertising
Being in media, broadcast or advertising is a crazy job. It’s stress filled, panic driven and a wild, exciting ride if you can hang on. It’s difficult
Saving The Best For Last – Does It Work In Creative Presentations?
There is a long held agency belief that saving your best work for last makes the strongest creative presentation. The hope is to build anticipation
What Inspires Original Thinking?
Original thinking is that flash behind inventions, breakthroughs and discoveries. That moment you come up with an idea that is really new, not an adaptation
Does Everyone Love The Big Reveal? Why a surprise may lose you the pitch
The word surprise is usually looked at positively, some great thing that is going to happen that you will love. Creative people have been using
10 Ways To Get The Most From Using A Coach
Potential is such a great word. It is full of promise and possibilities. Potential sums up all the success we could have in our career
Re-invent Your Job And Get Motivated Again
If humans had a keyboard, I’m sure there would be a Respond button. Everyone would punch it, our clients, our bosses, our staff, our families
3 Steps To Inspiring Leadership. Simple Ways To Motivate Your Team
You are an amazing manager. You and your team have a reputation for getting things done, you’re experts in your area and people look forward
If You’re A Manager, Stop What You’re Doing And Get Motivated
You work hard. You come up with ideas, get things moving, check all the details and deliver on time. You’ve got a lot to do
Motivating Yourself
It happens to us all. I felt flat, totally unmotivated. I was having a hard time starting on a list of things that I wasn’t
Caitlin Ryan, Guest Post on Being True To Yourself
I had the privilege of working with Caitlin Ryan, the ECD at Proximity, when I first moved to London. She has a great sense of
When Someone On Your Team Quits; Beyond Resignation
Losing an employee is a fairly rare occurrence, if it’s happening regularly you need more than this post. When they tell you they’re leaving, it’s
Swimming In Discontent, How To Move Forward
Life isn’t always cherries, stuff happens that isn’t nice. You apply for a new position at work and don’t get it. Your boss grabs the
5 Tips To build Your Resilience In The New Year
There are times in life when you just feel good, you’re cheerful, energetic and optimistic. How do you hang on to that feeling? Here are
Is It Time To Change Jobs? 3 Questions To Ask Yourself
It’s funny how sometimes solving one challenge in life just opens up another. I’ve been coaching with a pretty woman, who laughs regularly and is
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