Trust – Authentic Personal Stories

Trust – Authentic Personal Stories

Trust – Authentic Personal Stories I recently commented on a LinkedIn post from a colleague.  She asked why we make such an effort to continue to use the same company we have used before for services, even though they might now be a distance from us? I commented...
Perceptions Matter

Perceptions Matter

Perceptions Matter How are you perceived❓ In my various #impact, #influence and #mediatraining courses/sessions, I often ask attendees to reflect on their credibility – their #ethos. Part of that is around how others perceive you; that is professionally,...
Know Pain No Gain

Know Pain No Gain

Know Pain No Gain Know Pain. Know Gain. I wear this t-shirt to the gym and when I go for my 6 weekly …aaaaah….. painfest with Joe at Optimal Movement. Blimey, Joe gets deep into those muscles and tendons. Although painful at the time….it most...
Don’t Give Up

Don’t Give Up

Don’t Give Up What’s the point❓ Who am I kidding❓ I am rubbish at this❗️ I had a disappointing day on Saturday. Not directly work related (or is it?) but with my white-water paddling skills. I was on faster water than I’ve been on for...
Out of Your Comfort Zone

Out of Your Comfort Zone

Out of Your Comfort Zone     See the pic – that paddler is obviously me – as you can see from the serious face❗️  How often do you find yourself out of your comfort zone ❓  I have often had moments of nerves at either end of the scale –...
Active listening

Active listening

Active listening Are you an #activelistener? I must admit I have to work at that. I am often a selective listener…so I’m told by my family!  Archie, our Maine Coon cat, can certainly teach us some lessons in #activelistening – he can react quickly to the rattle of a...