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How to curate a powerfully positive work culture in a topsy turvy world
As we shift into new beginnings post-COVID, the workplace environment is going to be an entirely different space – physically, mentally and emotionally. Like it or not, we need to understand that the traditional methodologies around change management and implementation which have made us successful in the past may not necessarily make us successful in the future. One thing we can be certain of in business is uncertainty and in this constantly changing world, we need to create a positive work culture, starting with our leadership teams. An organisation’s biggest asset is its people and with them, they bring their…
Read How to curate a powerfully positive work culture in a topsy turvy worldHow to back your team to perform
The COVID-19 pandemic crisis has created an uncertain world in which executives worldwide are navigating new challenges, one of which is how to lead a remote team whilst maintaining a coaching and mentoring relationship. Research shows that almost 90% of people are concerned about job security and their financial situation post- COVID. Its critical leaders know that most people in their teams are experiencing anxiety, even if they don’t expressly communicate this. What leaders focus on now is vital to supporting their team and business success moving forward. Purpose drives performance. A purpose ignites the emotional energy, the hearts and…
Read How to back your team to performHow to Manage Uncertainty as a Leader
COVID 19 has put the business world in a spin. Leaders in many organisations are navigating unknown and very unpredictable waters, whilst also having to maintain positive morale among team members. It can be anxiety-causing in itself but believe it or not the best defence comes in the way of the mind. The ancient yogis would say we can’t control or predict the future but through our actions, we can influence outcomes. Rather than posturing for predictability and trying to control outcomes, try building the life skill of managing your mind to consciously choose your actions and so create new…
Read How to Manage Uncertainty as a LeaderFight for your focus
“Information is power” Or is it? How much information do you receive during a work day? Is it empowering or overwhelming? In my last corporate role, I received over 70 emails per day. As the leader of an international team that covered every time zone from New Zealand to New York, I felt a sense of duty to read all of them, in case I missed something that was important. I realised this was a problem because I spent the day working with my team and early mornings and late evenings reading and responding to emails. I was exhausted. Technology…
Read Fight for your focusStop Feeling Stuck In Your Career
As a leader, there are many transitions that you make. Probably the first is the move into a leadership position, followed by transitions into larger, broader roles or new industries, functions or career paths. Think back to your last transition. When did it begin? If you are like most people, it began immediately before you stepped into the new role. In reality, the transition process actually started with that first thought you had about making a change. Your mental energy shifted at that point and you started thinking about and weighing up the options. If the change was external, caused…
Read Stop Feeling Stuck In Your CareerCritical Steps to Elevate Your Executive Transition
In a survey conducted by Egon Zehnder, 80% of executives said it took them more than 6 months to have an impact in their new role. They identified a poor grasp of how the organisation works and cultural mismatch as the top derailing factors. Recently I ran a workshop on the 7 Critical Steps to Elevate Your Executive Transition. The first and most critical step is to manage your mind. As Rod Stryker says “the mind is the architect of your destiny”. Neuroscience is discovering many benefits to mindfulness, including, what you focus on grows (so choose your focus wisely)…
Read Critical Steps to Elevate Your Executive TransitionYour Difference Is Important
Africa gave birth to me, England raised me and Australia adopted me almost 25 years ago. What this means is that I blend the best of eastern wisdom traditions with the rigour of western science. I have come to believe that my ethnicity and my refugee experience are the core of whom I am and, as this gets reflected more and more in my work, I have realised that this approach strengthens my difference in the market. But it was not always like that for me. As a migrant I wanted to blend in so badly that I softened my…
Read Your Difference Is ImportantWould You Earn Less In Exchange For Meaningful Work?
9 out of 10 people are willing to earn less money if they did more meaningful work… Interesting isn’t it? In our society, we often equate success with external factors like the cars we drive, the houses we live in, the clothes we wear and how much we earn. Studies have shown that, as long as we earn enough to provide for our essential needs, any amount above this does not increase our happiness. So what does this mean for an organisation? In an ever-changing environment where nothing is predictable, making the link for your employees between their work and…
Read Would You Earn Less In Exchange For Meaningful Work?Why Physical Resilience is Not Enough to Future Proof Your Leadership
We live in very uncertain times. More so because as the pace of change is increasing, technology and artificial intelligence are disrupting the way we work and live. Because we don’t know what impact this will have and when, we cannot control the future. As the future is so unpredictable, we try to cling to things that are certain. In fact, everything is uncertain and impermanent. We try to control outcomes by doing more of what we know hoping that will bring certainty However, what we know, might not be relevant, in a world where resources are diminishing, and technology and artificial solutions…
Read Why Physical Resilience is Not Enough to Future Proof Your LeadershipHow to Declutter the Mind
If you’re in the Southern Hemisphere, how have you felt about those Winter Southerly Winds that have been blowing our way this week? I think many would agree, we’re now well and truly settled in for the coldest time of the year with many people anchoring to cozy up next to the fire – if you’re lucky enough to have one. It’s also the shortest day of the year, as we celebrate the Winter Solstice in which nature reaches its stillest, darkest point and then pivots towards the light to allow a new year of growth and change. Our unique…
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