In this week’s episode, I talk about tall poppy syndrome. I explain the detrimental effect this behaviour can have in a group and how it harms others in a team. I also offer some tips on how to deal with it, should it ever come your way.

In this week’s episode, I discuss going beyond motivation to address underlying issues. I lay out the difference between motivation and commitment and I explain why we often (erroneously!) make motivation our first port of call. There are also useful suggestions on what you can do instead.

In this week’s episode, I talk about the flip side of uncertainty and encourage you to use it as a jumpstart into creativity and innovation. I reference a great book called “The Upside of Uncertainty” and I offer tips to help you manage the negative thought patterns and unpleasant emotions that uncertainty can trigger.

In this week’s episode, I talk about changing your experience by controlling your attention. I discuss interdependency and explain the secret to staying positive when dealing with the unexpected. I also lay out ways to keep yourself on track when other people, places and priorities unwittingly impact your intentions.

In this week’s episode, I break down some of the challenges teams encounter when building trust. I discuss ways to align team thinking, as well as approaches to develop emotional trust and increase practical trustworthiness inside any group.

In this week’s episode, I discuss the difficult decisions many are facing right now and explain why our brains are currently primed to jump into threat mode. I also offer some tips on ways you can counter negative feelings when someone else’s choice feels like a personal rejection.

In this week’s episode, I discuss Brené Brown’s ‘great awkward’ and talk about how humans normalise behaviour. I also offer some tips on ways everyone can help themselves and each other during these difficult post-pandemic times when so many people are raw and reactive plus lots of things still feel wobbly and off balance.

In this week’s episode, I discuss FODO (the fear of disappointing others) and share thoughts on how it can adversely affect teamwork. I also offer some tips on ways to beat this fear, designed to reduce stress and anxiety, improve team communications and avoid overwhelm for those who find it hard to say no.

In this week’s episode, I link my poor customer service experience at the vet’s to the challenge employees face when their voices are not heard at work. I talk about how a poor business culture makes staff members feel and urge those who want to see a change in their working culture to stand up and speak out.

In this week’s episode, I discuss the many difficulties associated with a toxic working environment. I outline some of the issues you may encounter, talk through the negative consequences they can cause and provide a couple of suggestions which may help.