Just like getting over a fear of flying a good place to start is to understand HOW planes fly, the science of it, so too a good place to start in controlling our anxiety is to gain an understanding of how our minds work.  Why? Because through doing so, it creates a greater self-awareness, so when we experience stuff that invokes feelings of overwhelm or anxiety, we can put a finger on what the trigger is, and in turn tap into resources that support us.  

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When it comes to getting stressed in life, there’s three key areas stress comes from.  Events that happen to us, for example being made redundant.  Situations we find ourselves in, so perhaps being asked to deliver a presentation, when public speaking isn’t your thing!  And the third one…Other people!  Yup, there’s no getting away from them!  For the most part of course we get on with those around us, and enjoy healthy and productive relationships. However if you find yourself in a situation whereby a particular individual really grates on you AND there’s no way to avoid coming into contact with them, things can become really difficult… and in turn those stress levels rise!  The tips and techniques here will help...

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Why is it some people have tons of get up and go and seem naturally motivated to make things happen?   Well chances are they experience the very same mental blocks we do, however they're just good at breaking through them - I explore those techniques and you can get to use them in practical and easy to use ways...

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One thing’s for certain, as a manager you’ll 100% have to, at some point in your career, support others through change.  So as management and leadership podcasts go - this is essential listening.  Rest assured I've a ton of tips, techniques and approaches to share...  

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What's your coaching approach?  Are you working on another's performance or is it more developmental focused?  Here's how to give that conversation structure, create motivation  and invoke others to take action...

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You know coaching gets results.  But how do you coach when members of your team don't want to be coached and your time is limited?  Find out what it takes to form the right conditions to build an effective coaching relationship and apply different techniques to coaching in the workplace...

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How do your people respond to your feedback?  Do they seek and respect your sage counsel or could it do with a little finesse?  Feedback is an art, here's how to become effective at it.  This episode introduces you to an easy to use model that's perfect for structuring both praise and developmental feedback...

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How do you prevent 121's from lacking substance, filled with wholly, fluffy updates and turn them into productive performance inducing calls to action?  This episode shares the formula for 121's to become insightful catchups that inspire others to perform at their best...

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How do you keep your star performer motivated when there's zero budget for a pay increase and no promotional opportunities?  You don't want to lose them - So what do you do?  This episode explores the options available and how getting creative can help...

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What's it take to tap into your team members motivators and get them fired up?  It's not always easy, but it's always worth it.  This episode explores the different approaches to motivating people and how you can apply them to maximum effect in the workplace...

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