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Complaints often surface as common expressions of dissatisfaction or discomfort. They echo through our conversations, workplace environments, and social circles. However, buried beneath the surface of every complaint lies a profound narrative, a dream waiting to be understood.

When you work in a resilient team, it's easy to take it for granted. We often don't think deeply about why things are going well. We just enjoy it.

If however, resilience is down, then you will know about it. Productivity slows down, people begin bickering, and sickness increases. There's stress and strain everywhere you look. It feels heavy and tiring to be part of the team.

Nurturing resilience in teams requires a collective effort rooted in commitment, trust, and a shared vision. Working together to create an environment that cherishes adaptability, collaboration, and improvement. A bit of humour helps too.

Identifying great people for your organisation and supporting them to express their talents is more critical than ever. It’s also a trendy, sort-after approach, and savvy people are looking to go where they can grow.

I want to write about behaviours that corrode relationships, make for uncomfortable work environments, and create pain within ourselves and for people around us. It’s not a sexy topic but it is an extremely important one, especially as we all face increasing pressure, change, and challenge in our lives and businesses.

Are you a High Achiever? Curious to know if you might be?

Do you have high potential but feel unfocused in your day-to-day activities or career direction?

Perhaps you have High Achievers on your team and want to know how to develop them, or maybe you're feeling a bit jealous or intimidated by them, and these feelings and reactions are bringing out the worst in you.

Maybe you're a High Achiever experiencing burnout and in need of a reset.

This blog has something for all of you... read it all or use the headings to navigate to the information that's most relevant to you ...

How to give feedback to unsuccessful candidates and enhance your organisations reputation.

Candidates applying to work for your organisation and with your team are often your biggest supporters. They’ve watched your organisation from afar and want to be involved. Whether you hire them or not. If you manage this well, they will continue to support you. If you fail to communicate effectively (or at all in many cases) what message do you think they will share with the world?

“The benefits of coaching are many; 80% of people who receive coaching report increased self-confidence, and over 70% benefit from improved work performance, relationships, and more effective communication skills. 86% of companies report that they recouped their investment on coaching and more” (International Coach Federation)

What are the key ingredients for successful change management? 

The Human Capital Institute (HCI) and International Coach Federation (ICF) have partnered to research coaching cultures in organisations for the past 5 years. This year’s research (2018) focuses on change management and the role of coaching in change initiatives.