Little did we know that ‘pivot’ would be one of the most used words of 2020. Businesses have had to recalculate long-established income streams and revise processes overnight. Employees have had to adjust their working practices. All of us have had to completely rethink most elements of our lives: social, personal, working, financial, education, child-care, […]
Have you been asked to do something that doesn’t feel quite right? Maybe you can’t see the path ahead clearly? Maybe your gut instinct is saying no, but you can’t find the right words to articulate that and explain yourself. Here’s a ‘get out of jail free’ card: You don’t need to see a path […]
Last week I wrote about recognising any increase in demand for your input and opinions from the people around you – as being in fact a transition into being a ‘leader’ or indeed moving up a leadership level. I suggested how you might manage these additional demands to make sure you don’t burn out. I […]
Do you sometimes feel like the Grand Central Station of all queries and problems? Are you the ‘Encyclopedia of Everything’ for everyone in your world? If you have found yourself at the end of the day with mental overload, brain whizzing, unable to take in another single detail, and hoping that the next person you encounter […]
This week saw a prominent leader admitted to ICU. This followed a 2 week period that saw him first diagnosed with Covid-19 and then self-isolate. Explaining that his ‘only’ symptom was a fever, he continued to work. After his symptoms did not improve he was admitted to hospital. He continued to work. Still his condition […]
In ‘peace times’ I help busy people build their confidence, leadership skills and resilience so they can achieve success without burning out. I’m expecting a lot of burnout over the coming weeks and months. I’m hearing about the difficulties for managers who are stuck at home, still have to work and be productive, and are […]
I’ve written before that all of us are leaders in one way or another. We are leaders in our workplaces, within our family and in our communities. The seismic shock of recent weeks has left many (who were previously strong, confident leaders) feeling lost, under-confident and still finding their feet in quicksand. My coaching practice has now […]
Build personal resilience / Leadership in a crisis Online 1:1 Coaching via Zoom or phone 1 hour €100* 1.5 hours €150* Contact Lisa to arrange a call first to discuss. Resilient Leadership (bespoke structured programme designed for each individual, 14 modules to choose from) 1:1 online […]
One of the things that fuels a happy life is knowing what our values are. There is a story that often does the rounds on the internet, of the battleship out at sea. The lookout reports to the Captain that there is a light in their sea-lane and it won’t move. The Captain gets agitated […]
If you have ever been nervous or anxious about public speaking, join the club – there are about 7.5 billion of us! Public speaking is often listed among the top causes of anxiety, but you can totally manage those nerves using your own physiology. You don’t need medication, liquid courage or your favourite lucky charm […]