"Character strengths don't operate in isolation from settings, rather they are shaped by the context we are in." "The character strength a person expresses may differ depending on... who they are with, where they are, what they are doing, what the expectations or demands of the situation are, past experiences in the situation, the cultureContinue reading "Character Strengths"
Do less but do it better
The things that might interest you or that you want to say "yes" to are probably infinite. The time and energy you have, though, is finite.So you have to choose, which means you have to prioritise. This doesn't make you any less ambitious; in fact, it may just refine your ambitions.How do you choose whatContinue reading "Do less but do it better"
Create Certainty
A couple of clients recently have talked about a preference not to say anything in meetings when there is an invitation from the chair or space on the agenda to provide an update. They say something like “nothing to report”. One driver of their behaviour is that they value taking work off their leaders' plates.Continue reading "Create Certainty"
Leadership, Eldership
Irish and Scottish mythology tells of the cailleach, the Old Woman of the World, creator goddess of the land who made, shaped, and protects the land and the wild things on it. As autumn approaches for us in the southern hemisphere and the light begins to fade the cailleach begins to awaken. She is theContinue reading "Leadership, Eldership"
What Women Should Know About Negotiating
Megan is trying to involve her husband more in childcare and household tasks.Michelle is negotiating a new contract with a prospective client.Maria needs more time for herself to recharge.Melissa would benefit from delegating a large project.Moana is ready to ask for a pay rise. So much in life requires the skills of influence, persuasion andContinue reading "What Women Should Know About Negotiating"
How to Prepare an Elevator Speech
The theme of building relationships and being visible has surfaced across several coaching conversations, workshops and events over the past few weeks. Lois Frankel recommends spending five percent of your work time, networking and building relationships. That’s two hours of a 40-hour work week. One of the tools helpful in this regard is usingContinue reading "How to Prepare an Elevator Speech"
How Do You Sit?
I’ve had a couple of conversations with clients lately about leadership presence and how to increase visibility. Sometimes it’s about speaking up more. Sometimes it’s about what you say. Sometimes about how you say what you want to say. And sometimes it’s about saying less and increasing your non-verbal leadership presence. As a continuation ofContinue reading "How Do You Sit?"
How Humility Might be Holding You Back
“Oh, it was nothing”“Yes, but…”“I couldn’t have done it without….”“I got lucky.”“Anybody could have done that.” Leadership requires a combination of both confidence and humility. Humility tempers our confidence so that we don’t stray into arrogance. Humility can, however, become a barrier to career success if overplayed or overused, or worse still, if we’re notContinue reading "How Humility Might be Holding You Back"
“I don’t feel like doing any of it!”. How to Make Life Easier With Habits
Although we may be building a certain skillset and acceptance around operating in various levels of lockdown to support community management of Covid19, it doesn’t mean it is pleasant, easy, or how we would choose to do things. (Though of course working from home suits many down to a tea). I have noticed this weekContinue reading "“I don’t feel like doing any of it!”. How to Make Life Easier With Habits"
Another Small Win Against the Gender Pay Gap
With the passing of the Equal Pay Amendment Bill on 23 July 2020 New Zealanders working in female-dense professions will have a clearer pathway for pay equity. It is another step towards addressing systemic sex-based pay undervaluation in female-dense occupations. Today’s “going market rate” for employing people in traditionally female-dense occupations may not be aContinue reading "Another Small Win Against the Gender Pay Gap"
BREAKGLASS COACHING 