It can be hard to have a tough conversation.

 You want to be direct, but you don't want to seem disrespectful.  

You want to get your point across, but you don't want to offend the other person.  Today's podcast talks about maintaining respect in the workplace when having a tough conversation.

We’ve all been there. 

We’ve all had a difficult conversation at work with employees or our boss. 

That feeling that your stomach is in knots and of not being in control of your emotions can be awful. 

Even though you feel relieved when the conversation is over, it’s important to check in with yourself and with the other person; to debrief and decompress. 

Here’s how to recover after a difficult conversation.

Being observant is one of the most important skills that a manager and leader can have. But do we really know what this involves?  

Listen to the podcast to gain more insight.

Giving feedback, especially when it’s not going to be easy for someone to hear is something you’ll never relish. 

But what makes it so much harder is knowing even before you start that someone won’t accept what you say. 

This episode looks at what to do when a team member can’t or won’t accept your feedback.

“ Sorry to put you out, but would you mind…” 

How many times have you started a conversation or an email like this?

Being assertive about your needs is not wrong, so why do so many of us find it difficult? 

Here are 9 ways to increase your assertiveness in the workplace.

When you started your business were you excited about the lifestyle and the freedom it would bring?  A few years in are you now feeling like there is no let-up and it is all down to you and not your team?

It doesn't have to be like this. 

Listen to the latest podcast for tips on how to change this situation with the support of your team.

Do you dread having difficult conversations at work?

You're not alone. Many people find these conversations challenging, but they're essential for progress. That's why I've created this podcast – to help you have the tough talks you need to have.

In my podcast, I take you through the preparation for the conversation so that you feel confident and ready to have the discussion. I also provide tips on how to stay calm and focused during the talk. And finally, I discuss the follow-up so that everyone walks away feeling satisfied with the outcome.

Listen to my latest episode now!

Today I'm talking about how authenticity is one of the most important characteristics that any business owner or leader can have. You might be a business owner but you’re also a human being, and that means that sometimes we can be influenced by our ego.  

In this podcast, I look at the key traits of leadership and how authenticity ranks highly.  

How you behave will influence your teams.

Are you fed up of being disturbed every five minutes by employees asking you for help and advice? 

Do you wish they could just get on with it and leave you to focus on what’s really important? 

You need to empower them. 

Maybe you’ve created the situation with micromanaging or failing to delegate. 

But now you have to turn it around. 

Here’s why coaching is the real secret to empowering employees.

Someone on your team is not pulling their weight. 

They’re not turning in work on time and it’s definitely not up to the standard you expect. 

You have to confront them about their performance. 

But wait. Is it really poor performance you’re seeing, or something else?

In this podcast, I want to take the mystery out of how to identify and manage poor performance.