3 ways to be assertive whilst remaining true to your reflective, quieter self. ..we don’t have to give up our niceness to be powerful. Fran Hauser — The Myth of the Nice Girl Do you feel ‘out of character’ when you try to be more ‘assertive’? Imagine you are in…

The surprising fear behind the networking introduction moment— and how to use a whole new approach. — In a recent conversation with a client about networking fear, I dug down into why answering the question ‘what do you do’ was so excruciating! The answer puts a slight twist on the obvious fear of not knowing how to put the answer clearly. This is what my client said: …

3 steps to transform your approach to conversations with strangers. At some point, you or someone you know will have said something like :— “I am not a fan of small talk” or “I hate small talk” or “I’m useless at making small talk.” Regardless of whether the context is…

3 Steps to being brave realistically — You have heard the first part of this phrase trotted out — and you might have read the classic book by Susan Jeffers. But — how can you really approach the message behind this well-known phrase? Try this realistic approach — step by step bravery. Feel the fear — get…

The power of pursuing a portfolio career — despite what ‘they’ might say! “Portfolio careers allow you to explore a variety of opportunities, build diverse skills, and pursue multiple passions simultaneously. By not pigeonholing yourself into a single career path, you can create a fulfilling and sustainable career that aligns…

What is self-confidence and what steps can you take to cultivate it? Take these 7 simple steps and feel the ‘magic’! — You might appear to be confident — but are you Self-confident? Picture the scene – You have just left a successful networking event or meeting and you are now alone and thinking — maybe over thinking! You made a good impression. You engaged with your conversation. …

You pour your heart and soul into building your business. You are on your own and you work your socks off to meet the needs of your clients and make a positive impact on your community. But, when it comes to the self-promotion part, you are in a fight —…

The rich rewards of random conversations and how to have them. Imagine we told you that there was something easy, fast, and free that you could do every day to increase your happiness. Imagine this activity could also help you learn a new hobby, discover a different culture, or even…

Lessons learnt from Liz Truss’s defensive communication style — Defensiveness creates blind spots in decision-making. When individual and groups respond defensively problems go unrecognised, victims go unacknowledged, and relationships deteriorate. * The crime of ‘defensive communication’ is committed by many — I will have been guilty of it for sure. …