During a recent workshop I ran on how to master influence I was interested in the reaction of a couple of participants. It was puzzling to me that they were so taken aback at being asked to work on specific relationships and scenarios in which they wanted to be more…Read More
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Using your brain to improve learning and development
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A deeper understanding of the brain can improve learning and development says Dr Trish Riddell
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The field of neuroscience is expanding exponentially and, with it, our knowledge of attention, learning and memory. And yet, often this information takes a long time to reach the learning and development community who continue to…Read More
The ‘Model’ Coach – Coaching beyond models and processes
I’m often asked by coaches, prospective coaches and clients which coaching ‘model’ I use. My answer often leaves them somewhat bemused…”I don’t”
There’s certainly no shortage of models out there, and many workshops available to accredit you to use them. Indeed I’ve attended a number of such workshops myself and found…Read More
Develop Expertise – 10 Ways to Raise your Game
A friend recently confided that she is feeling bored in her role and considering studying for a new qualification, or embarking on a different career path. Most of us want to feel we are growing and learning in our work as well as simply doing a good job. Regardless of…Read More
Who are you as a Leader? Four Dimensions
In the children’s story book ‘The Octonauts and the Sea of Shade’, Professor Inkling is explaining how to find the great shade king who governs the shadows of the world:
“Using cartographic bathymetry to calculate the compasserific co-ordinates contained on this superannuated substrate should yield the location!”
On seeing the befuddled Octonauts…Read More
Leadership: How Important is it to be Liked?
Have you noticed how, as a race, we appear to have developed an increased need to be liked? The evidence is all around us. A couple of examples:
There’s that little ‘thumbs up’ sign on Facebook (don’t we just love it when someone clicks it to ‘like’ something we have shared!).
Our…Read More
Personal, Credible, Impactful – Raising the profile of Learning and Development
Read Steve Marriott’s latest valuable and insightful article for you to download for free:
Personal, Credible, Impactful
The Gap between Knowing and Doing
I was so cross with myself the other day. Driving on the M25, I was due to come off at junction 20 where there have been tedious road works for some time now. I remembered my same journey the previous day: how the exit was not very well signposted and…Read More
Expert or Dabbler?
We often joke about rocket science, don’t we? As in, ‘It’s not exactly rocket science’, when we want to reassure ourselves that something is less complex than it first appears. I have a belief related to this, which is that Rocket Scientist is one of those very specialist jobs occupied…Read More
Discovering Hidden Talents
by Graham Shaw
Inspiring learners to move from “I can’t” to “I can”
What’s the Problem?
“I can’t” is a phrase that often confronts trainers, teachers, facilitators, coaches, parents, well-meaning friends – in fact anyone who is concerned with helping others to fulfil their potential.
The interesting thing I have noticed is that in…Read More
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