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Oct 02, 2025
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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 drawing of a chart showing percentage of day feeling like an imposter.

Feeling like you’re out of your depth? You’re not alone. In this personal reflection, I share my experiences with impostor syndrome—and practical strategies that help me overcome self-doubt, build confidence, and keep growing professionally and personally.

A photo of a car in Rome with the words overlaid - Why Workplace Relationships Matter: How Seeing People Drives Productivity and Trust

Strong workplace relationships aren’t just “nice to have” — they’re essential for productivity, influence, and career growth. By truly seeing and connecting with colleagues, you build trust, foster collaboration, and create a more rewarding work environment.

A photo of a football coach with the words overlaid - How to Create Coaching Plans That Unlock Your Team’s Potential

Discover how simple, well-structured coaching plans can transform your team’s performance, boost engagement, and develop the skills and behaviours that drive success. Learn practical steps for creating coaching plans that unlock potential and make a real difference in the workplace

A drawing of lots of people with the words overlaid - Hire Once, Hire Right: Building Effective Teams

Hiring the right people drives business success. Learn how to write compelling job adverts, create a great candidate experience, and build a high-performing, values-aligned team.

A photo of some bubbles with the words overlaid - Hard vs Soft Communication: How Great Leaders Flex Their Style

Learn how top leaders adapt their communication—knowing when to be direct and when to listen—to build trust, clarity, and high-performing teams. Flexing your style is key to effective leadership and a positive workplace.

Annual Review, Apathy and Diverting Energy

In this edition of Meeting Notes I share an annual review infographic and a short piece about apathy and frustration in work.

A photo of some overhead cables with the words overlaid - Delivery vs Control: Ensuring Your Team Creates Value, Not Just Reports It

Too many organisations spend more time organising work than delivering it. Learn a simple model to audit roles, empower doers, and ensure your team focuses on creating real value for customers.

A photo of some plates with the words overlaid - Spinning Plates: A Simple Productivity System for Managing Work, Family, and Projects

Ever wonder how some people juggle work, family, and side projects without burning out? Here’s the exact system I use—Trello, Todoist, Google Calendar, and a few simple habits—to keep all my plates spinning.

A photo of the checklist with the words overlaid - Free Conference Speaker Checklist: Plan, Prep, and Deliver Talks with Confidence

Download this free checklist to plan, structure, and rehearse your conference talks. Reduce nerves, deliver value, and make every presentation count. Perfect companion to Zero to Keynote.

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