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Tackling Difficult Conversations – Strategies for Effective Communication
Difficult conversations are an inevitable part of leadership, requiring careful consideration and preparation. Firstly, it's crucial to be realistic about the potential outcomes of the discussion. While we hope for positive resolutions, it's essential to acknowledge...
Can leaders take a break? Should they? How?
As a business leader, planning a sabbatical involves understanding the underlying reasons and impact. In the fast-paced world of business, the concept of taking a sabbatical might seem counterintuitive. However, there are compelling reasons why business leaders should...
Mindset Shift – Be honest, what are you thinking?
In our work lives, how we think really matters. Looking back, I've noticed how my attitude towards mornings shifted over the years. From hiding under the covers in my 20s to eagerly starting the day with yoga or a swim now, my mindset plays a big role not just in my...
WOW – Ways of Working: A Case Study by Andrew Gemmell
Resilience has become a pervasive word in recent years, finding its way into conversations about various challenges such as Covid and inter-generational perceptions. It is a nuanced quality in humans, and its development involves input from numerous domains. Amidst...
AI – What Do I Think?
I think it’s exciting. I ran a leadership conference in India at the end of 2023, and their primary learning focus was AI. 300 highly skilled tech people in one place discussing the benefits and costs of AI - fascinating. I learnt the following: AI can and should be...
Why are (most) meetings a waste of time?
Written by Charlotte Rimmer for The Tawny Frogmouth Magazine, February 2024. Meetings are a valuable tool when they’re executed effectively. However, we’ve all experienced the frustration of wasted time in unproductive meetings. Throughout my work globally, I’ve...
2024 – My Word of the Year is Energy
Energy in my work, energising others and being energetic...it feels right for this year for one key reason. Recently we've seen leaders step up time and time again to manage, lead, re-direct, shift and challenge to reach strategic goals set way before Covid stepped...
A Few Words from Charlotte as 2023 Draws to a Close
I recently returned from a trip delivering leadership programs in India, where I had the pleasure of reconnecting with some of the lovely people I’ve worked with over the past few years. There were so many benefits, but the following shone through: 1. Working...
A Month of Learning and Growth: Highlights and Insights
October has been a month filled with professional development opportunities. The journey of lifelong learning continues to be an exciting one, and I hope you find inspiration in these highlights and insights. WOBI Conference in Sydney: A Refreshing Experience The...
Imposter Syndrome: A Case Study by Brigid Asquith-Hunt
We’ve been through a lot over recent years with a global pandemic and lockdowns creating new labour force participation dynamics and changing working conditions! But as we settle into a ‘new normal’ I have noticed many suffering a fall in self-belief and confidence in...
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