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goal setting  | Sep 29, 2025
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A photo of a tree from Public Domain Image Archive, with the words overlaid - Goals Aren’t just for Doing: They’re for Growing
management  | Sep 25, 2025
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A photo of the Reader's Digest book with the words overlaid - The Art of Bricolage: How Managers Create Value From Limits and Constraints
presentations  | Sep 24, 2025
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A photo of Rob Lambert shuffling index cards around on a table, with the words overlaid - How to Prepare a Conference Keynote Talk: The Stationery Edition
communication skills  | Sep 24, 2025
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A photo of the speech patterns with the words overlaid - Clarity in Speech: Mastering Words, Tone, and Pace for Workshops and Presentations
teaching and training  | Sep 22, 2025
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A drawing of some text books with the words overlaid - The Leader as Teacher: How to Grow High-Performing Teams

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A diagram with circles on it with the words overlaid - How to Build an Internal Coaching and Consulting Function That Delivers Real Value

Internal coaching and consulting teams often struggle to prove their worth. Here’s a practical guide to setting them up, aligning purpose with demand, and showing clear business value.

A photo of the A34 in Winchester with the words overlaid - How Businesses Sabotage Themselves: Insights From a 1944 CIA Manual

Bureaucracy, endless approvals, and perfecting the irrelevant — these classic sabotage tactics are still alive in today’s companies. Learn how to recognise and fix them.

A drawing of triangles with the words overlaid - Effective Learning That Changes Behaviour: A Practical Guide Using Engeström’s Activity Theory

Learn how to create training that drives real behaviour change using Engeström’s Activity Theory, improving performance and workplace effectiveness.

A photo of a meeting with the words overlaid - Efficiency vs Effectiveness: Why Doing Things Right Comes Before Doing Them Fast

In business, efficiency is celebrated—but not at the expense of effectiveness. A short post on why focusing on delivering value first, then optimising processes, leads to better results, happier teams, and stronger customer satisfaction

A photo of a conference room with the words overlaid - Conference Speaking Made Simple: Tips for Submitting Talks That Get Accepted

Submitting a conference talk doesn’t have to be daunting. Follow these expert tips to choose the right topic, understand CFPs, and create proposals that stand out—perfect for first-time and seasoned speakers.

A photo of a cow with the words overlaid - Dealing with Strong Opinions: Strategies for Effective Communication in the Workplace

Dealing with colleagues who dominate conversations with immovable opinions can be exhausting. Learn practical strategies to listen effectively, communicate with clarity, and influence outcomes.

A photo of Zurich with the words overlaid - Beyond the Stage: The Hidden Benefits of Speaking at Conferences

Speaking at conferences isn’t just about sharing your expertise—it’s about discovery, culture, travel, and reflection. Explore the hidden benefits of stepping onto the stage and why conference speaking can transform your career and creativity.

A photo of a food truck in London with the words overlaid - The Commute as Creative Time: An Essay on Stillness and Ideas

Discover how your daily commute can become a rare pocket of stillness — a space to think, reflect, and spark creative ideas that busy routines often suppress.

A doodle of the creative process explained in this post with the words overlaid - Mastering the Creative Process at Work: Communication, Critical Thinking, Learning, and Innovation

Unlock the power of the creative process in the workplace. Learn how clear communication, critical thinking, continual learning, and creativity combine to help leaders solve problems, inspire teams, and turn ideas into action.

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