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Shhhh, people are working!
While many of us would probably prefer a private office with a door, open-plan offices are becoming more and more common in businesses worldwide. The benefits are clear: they are cost-effective, improve communication and collaboration, reduce ‘loafing’ and can...
How will you approach this week… ‘mindful’ or ‘mind full’?
Feeling overwhelmed, anxious, too busy, worried… Do you sometimes wish you could stop the bus and get off to catch your breath? Many people live like this every day. We live in an age of distraction and tend to suffer from busy-ness sickness. Yet one of life's...
Lessons from the beach.
Two years in a row, I have taken leave during one of our busiest months because it was the best time for ME. I used to do what I thought was best for Key Steps regardless of what I wanted but I have managed to break this habit and find a balance. And boy does it feel...
Who is the hardest person to forgive?
Yip, you guessed it… it is yourself! If you are currently dealing with a situation where you have felt deeply hurt by another’s actions, you might be thinking that they are the hardest person to forgive but looking back over your lifetime, I am sure you will agree...
Do you give yourself enough credit?
Wouldn’t you agree that it is often easier to praise others for their hard work, dedication and achievements and when we have done something extraordinary, we often shy away from telling people about it? Perhaps because we don’t want to sound boastful or like we are...
Have you realised the miracle of the mistake?
The miracle of the mistake! If you have attended one of my workshops and been on the receiving end of my feedback, you will know that I have developed a way of being able to highlight mistakes in the classroom without offending anyone. Quite the contrary in fact, most...
Have you met your inner-champion and mentor?
Have you met your inner champion and mentor? I am sure you have. Most of us have heard that inner voice that is our champion and mentor, it has probably just been drowned out by the inner-critic. I hope that the Key Steps you have taken the past few weeks will have...
I put the cart before the horse…
I put the cart before the horse… Last week I challenged you to silence your inner critic by realising that being hard on yourself isn't the most effective way to grow and improve yourself. Furthermore, when you criticise yourself, you often miss gaining the learning...
Silence that inner-critic… I dare you!
Silence that inner-critic... I dare you! Many of us were raised to believe that acknowledging our strengths and being proud of our achievements was arrogant and the quickest way to success was to be hard on yourself. Furthermore, we were led to believe that cynicism...
Are you courageous enough to be vulnerable at home?
Are you courageous enough to be vulnerable? Last week we explored ways that you can be vulnerable – and, therefore, fully human and connected. The coaching tips were focused on work related examples (although if you look back at the article, they could definitely be...
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