Meetings are a necessary part of workplace communications but many people suffer from being overloaded by unproductive gatherings.

Meeting types include:
1. Briefing,
2. Decision-making.
3. Problem-solving.
4. Brainstorming,
5. Team building.
6. Project starts.
7. Planning,
8. Progress, and
9. Performance. 

Whether you are organising, facilitating, or attending a meeting, you need to ask some critical questions.

This podcast outlines the seven questions, but if you want more detail, check out the related article using this link:
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Stories have the power to captivate, inspire, and transform the way we see the world.

Will Storr, author of The Science of Storytelling, has revealed six key principles that are essential for great stories. These are: Change, Cause and Effect, Moral Outrage, Effectness, Eudaemonics, and The God Moment.

These principles provide tips for crafting compelling narratives that resonate with audiences on an emotional and intellectual level.

This video explores the six principles and for further details, use this link to the related article:
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A positive attitude is a crucial element of success, happiness, and overall well-being. It can transform challenges into opportunities, enhance relationships and bolster mental and physical health.

Cultivating a positive mindset is not an overnight process but by building consistent habits, we can quickly start to see the improvements.

This podcast covers eleven proven habits including practicing gratitude, seeking positive influences, developing self-awareness, adoping a growth mindset, using positive affirmations, doing physical activity, engaging in acts of kindness, managing emotions, setting goals, keeping life balance and embracing laughter.

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Stephen R. Covey, author of The 7 Habits of Highly Effective People, introduced the concept of the sphere of influence. This has developed into three key circles that shape our responses to life’s challenges: the Circle of Concern, the Circle of Influence, and the Circle of Control.

Understanding these circles helps individuals focus on what they can control, fostering a proactive mindset while reducing stress and frustration.

In this podcast, we will explore Covey’s three circles, their differences, and how applying this principle can transform your leadership in your personal and professional life.

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Throughout history, there have been countless leaders who have motivated people to achieve greatness. These leaders have left a legacy that continues to teach us valuable lessons about leadership, and the qualities, traits and skills needed to lead well.

Here we look at some of history’s most inspirational leaders and the lessons they imparted. Examples include Martin Luther King Jr, Mahatma Gandhi, Winston Churchill, Nelson Mandela, Steve Jobs, Malala Yousafzai and Mother Teresa.

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What is leadership, and can anyone be a leader? What steps do they take, and what leadership skills are essential to progress?

Here, we will explore the answers to these questions by exploring the process of becoming a leader, highlighting the six necessary steps required to lead effectively. These include:

1. Self-awareness and self-assessment
2. Developing fundamental leadership skills
3. Gaining experience
4. Setting a vision or goal to inspire others
5. Embracing continual learning and personal development
6. Leading with humility, integrity and authenticity

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There are lots of situations that can lead to difficult conversations, whether those are challenging conversations in the workplace or conflict resolution in social situations. For example, you might have to challenge poor performance in the office or inappropriate behaviour on a night out.

These conversations are never easy, but fortunately, some approaches and tips can help you deal with all these circumstances. This podcast covers preparation and the ABCD approach to dealing with difficult conversations.

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Do you get nervous at the thought of public speaking? If you do you are in good company. A study by the National Institute of Mental Health indicated that over 40 % of people have a fear of public speaking.

The good news is that no matter who you are, there are some scientifically proven, simple things you can do to improve your skills and become confident in public speaking. So here are ten top tips to help you improve your public speaking skills, develop your communication skills and bolster your confidence.

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Assumptions are often necessary for critical thinking, but we need to avoid wrong assumptions if we want to make good decisions.

An assumption is something we accept to be true, even if we are lacking all the evidence. Assumptions are not necessarily bad. We often need to make assumptions in decision-making as we cannot have absolutely all the information we want or need when making a choice.

But we can get things wrong by applying assumptions in inappropriate circumstances, basing expectations on bad data, or making assumptions based on wrong thinking. So don't keep making these same mistakes, apply the principles explained here.

This podcast outlines four questions to test and if you would like to find out more, follow this link to the related article:
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Jim Collins, in his groundbreaking book Good to Great, introduced the notion of Level 5 Leadership as the zenith in a hierarchy of leadership capabilities. To truly understand the essence of the 5th Level, one must first navigate through the foundational levels of leadership as detailed by Collins.

This podcast explores each development level in turn and the leadership traits that a level five leader displays.

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