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Forget the Boxing Day Sales, what did you pick up in the Blue Diamond 12 Days of Christmas Offers? If you’ve managed to take a
December 31, 2020
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Forget the Boxing Day Sales, what did you pick up in the Blue Diamond 12 Days of Christmas Offers? If you’ve managed to take a
Are you looking to do something different? Realistically, most of us will be working until our mid to late sixties, or even later. Sorry to be
To a great extent, many of us are simply putting up with stuff at work. I talk partly from personal experience, but also from listening
What do you enjoy most about your work? Do you love what you do? Many of us probably have a mix of tasks, some that
What have plants got to do with anything? I have a lot of discussions with people about their work: they often come to me when
As part of the WLA Coachathon in mid-November, I had a staggering 18 coaching conversations over 4 days! Instead of feeling exhausted, I felt energised.
While many of us are appreciating some of the inevitable benefits of working from home – no commute, saving money, being able to dress how
Looking to make the most of the current lockdown situation? Here are 5 ways to get ahead at work, now. Get Ahead at Work During
Does coaching create success? If you’re like me, you may have wondered about this. I’ve known about coaching for many years from work, I even
Have you fulfilled your CPD requirements for 2020?My clients have ? Many of them hold professional qualifications & certifications. I’m proud to count accountants, lawyers,
This week I reached a significant milestone – my 500th coaching session! Something that seemed totally unachievable at the beginning of my coaching journey, has
This latest article on Turning a Career Setback into a Successful New Business is a guest blog written by Lawrence Mager from www.readybrain.net, who was
You’ve just been issued your redundancy notice. Maybe you knew this was coming. Maybe you had no idea and are in total shock. Below, are
Most Empowering Female Career Coach 2020 It goes to show that FOCUS and CONSISTENCY pay off! I’ve been recognised as the Most Empowering Female Career
What are the most important skills to help us through this period? As time goes by, it’s clear that none of us really understand how
Speaker at Finance Business Partner Bootcamp 2020 I felt really privileged to be back among finance colleagues at the Finance Business Partner Bootcamp, talking to them about
How will you manage yourself and others through further change? Change is one of the only constants in modern life, yet we’ve seen far more
Motivational Maps Accredited Coach I’m now a Motivational Maps Accredited Coach. How do you ensure you’re keeping your skills fresh & relevant? “I continually learn
Working through your late 60s is becoming more common. Most people cannot afford to retire earlier. In addition, with people living longer, many want to
The Dip: The extraordinary benefits of knowing when to quit (and when to stick) I have a confession to make. I love Seth Godin. I
What changes in working practices do you anticipate in the next 12 months & beyond? We’ve all experienced unprecedented changes since March 2020, but there’s
In today’s world, working until your late 60s is becoming common practice. Does that fill you with dread? Could you really stick it out at
The Big Leap: Conquer Your Hidden Fear and Take Life to the Next Level I first discovered The Big Leap by Gay Hendricks several years again,
Like many books I read, I found Triggers by Marshall Goldsmith & Mark Reiter sitting on my bookshelf. You know, in that ever-growing books-to-be-read pile. I
What signs of leadership do you look for from staff? I was interested in what signs of leadership they look for in their staff –
Successfully working until your late 60s, is it possible? Does the prospect of having to work until your late 60s fill you with fear and
What does self-leadership mean to you and how do you practice it? I first discovered the term self-leadership from Peter Drucker’s famous Managing Oneself. I
One evening in July, we were out for our daily walk and I was thinking about the Blue Diamond workshops that were just finishing for
Having heard what each leader had to say, we now look at each of the questions in turn. What does great leadership mean to you?
This interview with Aman Singh forms part of the Blue Diamond Post Lockdown Leadership Review. We discuss what great leadership looks like, how to practice
Blue Diamond is proud to demonstrate our support for the Armed Forces Community by signing an Armed Forces Covenant. Blue Diamond recognizes the value serving
This interview with Jenny Garrett forms part of the Blue Diamond Post Lockdown Leadership Review. We discuss what great leadership looks like, and how to
On the 21st of July, I delivered an Imposter Syndrome webinar for the Institute of Directors (IOD). I’m used to delivering workshops and talks on
This interview with Kate Morris forms part of the Blue Diamond Post Lockdown Leadership Review. We discuss what great leadership looks like, and how to
This interview with Dr. Celine Vousden forms part of the Blue Diamond Post Lockdown Leadership Review. We discuss what great leadership looks like, and how
This interview with Adam Mussert forms part of the Blue Diamond Post Lockdown Leadership Review. We discuss what great leadership looks like, how to practice
This interview with Debbie Fogel forms part of the Blue Diamond Post Lockdown Leadership Review. We discuss what great leadership looks like, how to practice
This interview with Johan Gabriels forms part of the Blue Diamond Post Lockdown Leadership Review. We discuss what great leadership looks like, how to
LinkedIn Masterclass I recently delivered my first LinkedIn training course for a corporate client. The focus was on individuals’ profiles, the company profile, and generally
This interview with Lesley Spencer forms part of the Blue Diamond Post Lockdown Leadership Review. We discuss what great leadership looks like, how to practice
Post Lockdown Leadership Review Want to know what skills will be in demand in the foreseeable future? Sadly, I don’t have a crystal ball. I’m
Anne Corder Recruitment – Positivity workshop I’ve been delivering workshops in conjunction with Anne Corder Recruitment for the last year. This is the first online
Client Communications – Adaptation & Evolution In early May, I ran a workshop for several furloughed employees who were due to return to work. The
The Business of Remote Working – ICAEW event I presented my thoughts on Keeping Motivated While Working From Home at this special ICAEW and IOD
This interview with Keith Douglas forms part of the Blue Diamond Post Lockdown Leadership Review. We discuss what great leadership looks like, and how to
This interview with Garry Crosby forms part of the Blue Diamond Post Lockdown Leadership Review. We discuss what great leadership looks like, how to practice
Is it time to get back in the driving seat? It’s been a while, but it’s now time to take back control. We don’t always
Formal launch of Blue Diamond online workshops! I’d already done a few ad hoc sessions before, but as we can’t meet face-to-face, let’s get together
NEW – Positivity workshop First run of the new Positivity workshop – 20th April – with positive feedback, no less!
Launch of the Blue Diamond Coach YouTube channel This is not something I dreamed I’d ever do, yet like many of us right now, I’m
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