Gareth Southgate’s Leadership Example

I have to confess, I’m not a great sports fan. I did however get caught up in the Euro 2020 excitement, and felt incredibly proud of the England team, even discussing it with friends! When I said I couldn’t believe I was actually talking about football, one replied “You are discussing football like a management…

Building Trust

Trust your team Without trust, the team cannot function, fear increases, motivation decreases and the environment becomes toxic. To build trust, you need to talk to your team about it. Find out what their fears are (which may even be you!) and assure them you will make steps to address them. They may even be…

Confident New Manager Programme

Does being a newly appointed Manager excite but worry you? Then this Confident New Manager Programme is the key you need to succeed and thrive: Are you worried about the transition to managing other people? Do you feel excited, yet terrified in your new role, daunted by tasks and responsibilities you have never had before?…

Ways to start building your confidence

Expanding your horizons, even just a little bit at a time, can help to build up your confidence. Try to do something new or different each week, no matter how small, to introduce yourself to new experiences. Why not try any of these: Shop in a different town Take a different route to work Start…

The Importance of Kindness

Kindness is good for you! Yes really! Kindness not only benefits the recipient of the act, but also the giver. Over the last few months, I have experienced examples of overwhelming kindness, from friends, neighbours, colleagues and even complete strangers. My Mum was ill with terminal cancer last year, so there was lots of pressure…