What Brings Out The Best in You?
Most leaders never ask this one question that transforms team engagement. Leadership coach Morag Barrett shares how curiosity beats assumptions every time.
Leadership Development
Stop Treating December 31st Like a Deadline from the Universe
It’s that time of year when the internet turns into one big performance review. Your feed fills with posts urging you to finish strong, start smart, reset for success, or, my personal favorite, upgrade your mindset before midnight. It’s as if Cinderella’s carriage now comes with KPIs. It’s exhausting. And honestly? A bit overwhelming. I’ve … Read more
The Power of Listening: 4 Steps to Stronger Work Relationships
Want to know a secret? Listening is the key to building stronger relationships. Think about the last conversation you had with someone at work. Who were you speaking to? What were you talking about? And here’s the question that matters most: Did that conversation leave your relationship stronger, weaker, or in the same place as … Read more
Lost Your Mojo? How to Regain Your Mojo in 5 Simple Steps
Let’s be honest – I’ve lost my mojo more times than I’ve lost my car keys (and that’s saying something). But this time felt different. Not just a bit ‘meh’ for a few days, but a proper, persistent funk that had been hanging around like a bad smell for nearly two years. I didn’t just … Read more
Lifelong Learning: How to Overcome Reluctance and Embrace Growth
Are you a reluctant learner? I certainly am. Lifelong learning can feel overwhelming, whether it’s resisting new skills at work or avoiding uncomfortable challenges, but we’ve all been there. My desk serves as a sanctuary of good intentions, bearing witness to my curiosity. It’s caught in a perpetual standoff between an ever-growing pile of unread … Read more
Maintaining Professional Relationships (Even When You Don’t See Eye to Eye)
Maintaining professional relationships is crucial to your success, whether you’re climbing the corporate ladder or you’ve already made it to the top. Let’s face it: sometimes working with colleagues can feel like navigating a minefield, especially when you don’t always see eye to eye. But here’s the thing—maintaining professional relationships is key to not just … Read more
Why Continuous Learning Matters More Than Ever
“Resistance is futile. You will be assimilated.” – The Borg Collective, Star Trek Okay, I’m not saying we’re all about to be taken over by a hive mind, but let’s face it: technology is everywhere, and it’s changing everything. Whether at work, play, or home, we’re living in a digital revolution. And guess what? Opting … Read more
Emotional Intelligence Unveiled: A Journey from Ingratitude to Gratitude
Reflecting on a moment from my childhood, I’ve come to realize the profound role emotional intelligence plays in shaping our perceptions and relationships. My personal journey from ingratitude to gratitude, was sparked by a childhood memory, demonstrating the depth and complexity of our emotional lives, and that emotional intelligence is a skill to nurture. From … Read more
Remote Leadership : 7 Strategies to Transform Your Approach
Before we dive in, let’s get one thing straight: when I talk about better “Remote Leadership” I’m not talking about mastering the art of being emotionally distant or coldly aloof. Nope, this is all about bridging those physical miles that separate us in our increasingly digital work world. A Misconception of Remote Leadership This was … Read more
New Year Resolutions? How to Adopt Habits That Stick.
It feels to me like this time of year has come to represent an ‘all or nothing’ approach to personal change and creating new habits. The expectation is that we will all commit to our “New Year’s Resolutions” and stick too them. Every newsfeed bombards us with a plethora of articles all expounding the “New … Read more