Posts by Nicole Jones
3 must-do’s to prepare for a cracking January
One of the biggest trends we saw this year in all the companies we worked with was a huge desire to get back to basics – to keep it simple, stop overcomplicating things or trying to do too much. And that same need for simplicity is going to continue into 2026 too. So if you…
Read More5 red flags that signal you’re in the sandwich zone
Can you remember the last time you had a full lunch break? Or even left the office early? We know middle manager overwhelm is real, so let’s do a little self-assessment to see if you’re showing all the signs of being on the mid-level leader hamster wheel: Is your calendar chock-a-block and you feel like…
Read MoreHow to help middle managers get unstuck
Traditional coaching just isn’t cutting it for middle and senior managers anymore, in fact it’s leaving them feeling frustrated and like it’s a waste of their time. There are plenty of stats to prove it. The International Coach Federation says coaching contributes to a 70% increase in performance for individuals, 50% in teams, and 48%…
Read MoreWhy people fail in a new promotion
Have you ever wondered why so many people fail once they are promoted? Even if they were rock stars in their previous role? It’s definitely not just ‘bad luck’ or a ‘bad fit’. In fact, it’s far more widespread. According to Gartner, a whopping 49% of people who are promoted within their own companies underperform up to…
Read MoreThe social media shake-up of corporate communications
Who would have thought election campaigns and the out-of-touch politicians behind them would be teaching us a thing or two about corporate communications? Because that’s exactly what you can take away from the recent Australian election. Not only were our national leaders well aware of the rising number of Australians accessing news through digital channels…
Read More6 ways AI can boost your mojo
We know you’re probably bored of hearing how AI is taking over the world, but if it’s here to stay, you may as well make the most of it, right? So let’s get practical and look at how it cannot just enhance your working life but help to motivate you, too. Motivation, or a lack…
Read MoreWant to stop feeling stuck? Stick your neck out
Have you ever noticed that after ‘ease back in January’ you can get ‘deer-in-the-headlights February’? All of a sudden you feel the weight of all that’s on your plate, overwhelm sets in and you’re wondering how the heck you’re going to achieve everything you need to. We see this often when February rolls around –…
Read More5 steps to re-engage your team and their motivation
We could say happy new year to you, but if you’re like a lot of our leaders it might not feel like that just yet. The beginning of a new year is a weird transition time, right? Your body is back, but your head sure isn’t. But here’s the good news – you don’t need…
Read MoreDo you lead like Trump or Harris?
Right now there is no better public example of different leadership styles in action than the US Presidential race between Donald Trump and Kamala Harris. I was in Ohio recently working with some clients when the Presidential debate was on and it was fascinating to hear people share that even after the debate, they were…
Read MoreHow do you hold people accountable? (It’s not how you think)
Every leader knows that overall team performance is about each team member playing their role and part of your role is keeping your people accountable – but that can be easier said than done, right? The Harvard Business Review shared a study that shows 82% of managers acknowledge they have “limited to no” ability to hold others…
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