Wondering how successful people work smarter, not harder? This sounds like a great proposition to someone as busy as me. But what does it actually
Communication can be so important to get right – and so easy to slip up on. So, let’s look at communication skills: and how to
Ready to Unlock the Secret to a Happy and Successful Career? Do you ever wonder “Is this it?” or “What’s the secret to a
You may believe that I’ve got it all sorted… …but I often feel like an imposter. I frequently fear that I’m going to get found
Managing a remote workforce Has Covid forced your team to work from home? Are you managing a remote workforce? Many of us have significantly changed
Whether you’re counting in days or years until your retirement, it’s important that you remain fit and healthy to continue to be able to work
“Hi, I’m Melanie and I’m a Career Coach” I often find myself explaining that Career Coaches are not just for managing career transitions, nor do
Understanding what motivates us can be the key to unlocking performance, productivity, and fulfillment. It can ultimately determine our success. I share below my best
Work-Life Balance has been a hot topic for a number of years. It’s sometimes hard to recall our lives prior to covid, but finding balance
Without a doubt, lockdown is a strange time. It’s also a great opportunity to stay ahead at work You may find yourself with more available
Do you struggle to earn CPD credits? I take my personal development very seriously and I’m sure you do too. But it’s not always easy
Could you benefit from some assertiveness tips? At work, some people seem to get the results they want, whereas others just don’t. The answer often relates
Many of us reach a point in our careers where we feel disengaged & frustrated, and we don’t feel able to move forward. Is this
Imagine you’re on a river, in some kind of boat. You choose what kind of boat you’re in. It may be a dinghy, a barge,
Overwhelm is something I feel periodically, and I’m discovering that I’m not alone. It’s hardly surprising given that our modern lives are so busy and multi-faceted.
Hate is a strong word and not one I’m a big fan of, if I’m perfectly honest. However, I’m using it in this article for
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
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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
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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
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