Overcoming Resistance to Change: Lessons from a Simple Coffee Machine

For many years now, my morning ritual included buying a coffee. Recently one of my client offices installed a fancy coffee machine. They even had a barista come in to show the staff how to use it. I watched on saying to myself, I was never going to learn how to make my own. My […]

Was it Bath Salts or Bath Socks?: 5 Essential Tips for Effective Business Communication and Change Management

What started as a simple shopping trip for bath salts turned into a lesson in the importance of clear communication. Whether it’s a personal errand or implementing change in a business, how we communicate can make all the difference. Discover five key steps to ensure your message is understood and drives the desired action.

Understanding the impact of cultural differences to productive meetings

People are heavily influenced by cultural norms. they will impact how an individual contributes in meetings.

I still remember how annoying I was in my first professional job.

I still remember how annoying I was in my first professional job. It was a large organisation and on my first day, my manager didn’t know I was starting. Okay not the best start. To fill in my time…

There is so much comfort in maintaining the status quo, doing things the way you’ve always done them.

There is so much comfort in maintaining the status quo, doing things the way you’ve always done them. No one actually likes failing and fear of failure…

Ever heard a teenager question why they need to learn a particular subject?

They struggle to see how it will benefit them in the real world, resulting in disengagement. Similarly, when organisations introduce changes and provide training…

Have you ever done something because someone inspired you?

I joined a football team recently after watching the Matilda’s. It was the feeling of being part of this sport again, the friendships, the fitness and working together as a team.