In this episode, Nicola from The People Mentor tackles the challenge of managing an underperforming team member when your boss undermines your efforts.

She provides practical strategies for:

- Documenting performance issues systematically

- Having constructive conversations with underperforming employees

- Creating and implementing effective Personal Improvement Plans (PIPs)

- Dealing with a boss who wants to retain an underperformer

- Handling ongoing underperformance a year after a completed PIP

Nicola offers step-by-step guidance on preparing for difficult conversations, setting clear performance goals, providing support, and navigating tricky situations with unsupportive management.

Whether you are facing this issue or want to be prepared, this episode provides valuable insights for maintaining professional integrity while improving team performance.

Struggling with employee social media issues?

In this must-listen episode, Nicola from The People Mentor tackles the challenge of confronting staff about inappropriate online behaviour.

You'll learn practical strategies for professionally addressing social media concerns, protecting your business, and strengthening team relationships.

Discover how to turn awkward conversations into opportunities for growth using the COMPASS model.

Whether you're dealing with a social media situation now or want to be prepared, this podcast provides the tools you need to navigate the digital minefield confidently.

Don't miss these expert insights to become a more effective communicator and leader.

In this episode, Nicola from The People Mentor tackles the thorny issue of being 'too nice' in the workplace.

With her signature blend of warmth and straight-talking advice, Nicola explains why avoiding difficult conversations can hurt your business.

She shares practical strategies for delivering constructive criticism effectively, including the powerful AID model.

Whether you're struggling with an underperforming team member or want to create an open, honest communication culture, this podcast offers valuable insights.

Nicola challenges listeners to shift from being merely nice to truly kind and effective leaders.

Tune in to learn why sometimes the kindest thing you can do for your employees and your business is to have those tough conversations.

Nobody enjoys difficult conversations, and if you need to have such a conversation with your boss, it can intensify the feelings of dread and anxiety you might have.

In this podcast, I share my tips and techniques for having successful, difficult conversations with your boss that will help improve your relationship.

Join Nicola from The People Mentor as she shares valuable

insights on creating an inclusive workplace for neurodiverse individuals.

Learn practical strategies to support employees with ADHD, autism, dyslexia, and other neurological differences during difficult conversations.

 Discover how small adjustments alongside empathy can lead to better communication, collaboration, and personal growth.

Whether you're a manager or a colleague, this podcast offers actionable tips for creating a more understanding and supportive work environment.

Tune in to enhance your leadership skills and positively impact your workplace!

Difficult conversations trigger our fight-or-flight response, so it’s not surprising that managing emotions can feel difficult.

In this episode of The People Mentor podcast, Nicola shares some strategies for staying calm, empathetic, and focused on constructive solutions.

If recent years have taught us anything, it’s that you can never be too prepared for a crisis.

But how prepared are you?

How can you be the leader that people need in times of crisis so that everyone thrives instead of just surviving?

In this podcast, I share some strategies for thriving in volatile times.

Compassionate leadership is badly needed in an increasingly stressful world.

However, how do leaders balance compassion with strength and professionalism?

I explore this, particularly in relation to difficult conversations.

You love your job.

But the one thing that takes the shine off it is the office politics.

The taking credit for people’s work.

The blame culture.

The gossiping and the backbiting.

It can really discourage people and affect performance, and it can even affect your integrity as a leader.

Here’s how you can navigate negative office politics while maintaining your integrity and positioning yourself as the leader people can trust.