Not a morning person? We often think of difficult conversations as heavy, complicated or fearful.But what if there’s the possibility of lightness and humour? Read More Clare HaynesFebruary 14, 2025
Is your head above the parapet? It’s pretty normal to shy away from the uncomfortable and play small, isn’t it?But there’s disadvantage in avoiding discomfort. Read More Clare HaynesJanuary 23, 2025communication, difficult conversations, confident conversations, confidence at work
It’s not you! It’s amazing how we can find clarity for others, isn’t it?! Just being that step back.And how capable we feel, taking a ‘step back’ when we’re feeling less the target. Read More Clare HaynesNovember 12, 2024communication, difficult conversations, toxic teams, teamwork, uncomfortable conversations
Sleep and talk There's a link between Mental Health and poor sleep quality. Likewise, there's a connection between Mental Health, difficult conversations and creature comforts! Read More Clare HaynesOctober 10, 2024
Undeliberately adding to drama? It shouldn’t be a soap opera. An email exchange isn’t conversation. Hiding behind screens isn’t being accountable.It takes a moment of courage to cut back on tension! Read More Clare HaynesJuly 19, 2024difficult conversations, confidence at work, confident conversations, work psychology, world listening day
What's missing? We need to get the job done with humour, being human and personal connection – the delivery makes all the difference;Those trusted touch-points! Read More Clare HaynesApril 17, 2024peoples skills, being yourself at work, personality at work, being human at work, work humour
3 Helpful habits - gifts for Christmas or anytime! We need habits to help us perform and build resilience.Try these to learn, maintain momentum and overcome expectations (even at Christmas)! Read More Clare HaynesDecember 13, 2023habits, negotiation skills, influencing, procrastination, prioritising, reflection
Have you heard? Whether it’s negotiating, coaching, resilience or even presenting, listening is our secret sauce!It underpins everything to do with people and teams but often fails us, so let’s flip it in our favour! Read More Clare HaynesJuly 18, 2023
What's in a question? ...and why does it have such an impact?Like the sun’s reflection on water, captivating and energising, so is a question! Read More Clare HaynesApril 5, 2023making an impact, influencing
In caricature? Which character are you playing?And isn’t it strange how people see us differently to how we see ourselves? Read More Clare HaynesNovember 2, 2022soft skills, teamwork, feeling undervalued, feeling valued, confidence, professional image, strengths, being yourself at work
Mental Health Help Yourself 🗨 'We're constantly hearing how to identify Mental Health issues in others, but not learning how to help ourselves!'...was feedback after speaking at the CIMA CPD Academy about Mental Fitness! Read More Clare HaynesSeptember 23, 2022mental health, stress, anxiety, workplace, cima, finance, aicpa, faciliation, teams, teamwork, culture, feeling valued, feeling undervalued, feeling valued at work
Uncomfortable around crying? ‘Making people cry!’ said an organisation's director when asked ‘What do you pride yourself on?’But for most of us crying is an uncomfortable topic. However…. are we missing out? Read More Clare HaynesMay 5, 2022crying at work, handling tears, coaching, confidence, confidence coaching, team management, managing a team, managing emotions, feeling undervalued, feeling valued at work, feeling undervalued at work, feeling valued
OK Einstein! How to avoid overwhelm - there’s a frequent question.When things seem to spiral, it helps to have these 3 simple tricks to help stop that freefall feeling. Read More Clare HaynesApril 8, 2022how do i overcome overwhelm, overwhelm, avoiding overwhelm, tips for overwhelm, confidence coaching, overwhelm coaching, feeling valued, feeling undervalued at work, feeling valued at work, feeling undervalued
Spot the Difference! Ladybirds' colouring (red or orange) signals danger to predators because they release toxins - each equally equipped, regardless of different number of spots.Whereas for humans 👱👩, being different seems a weak spot! Read More Clare HaynesMarch 17, 2022coaching, careers, strengths, confidence, teams, teamwork, facilitation, culture, soft skills, confidence coaching, feeling undervalued, feeling valued, feeling valued at work, feeling undervalued at work
What's 200 metres? Appreciating others is uplifting - quite the opposite of most daily news…Recognition can have the most amazing impact. …but what if giving it isn’t always obvious or easy? Read More Clare HaynesFebruary 14, 2022coaching, appreciation, motivation, thank you, teamwork, teams, culture, team recognition, team appreciation, feeling undervalued, feeling valued, feeling valued at work, feeling undervalued at work
In-out, In-out: Hybrid ....like a dance but out of step? Does the office 'new normal' in fact feel like a Hybrid Hokey Cokey?In office 2 days, out 2 days, together 1 day - or just shake it all about 💃and see what happens? Read More Clare HaynesFebruary 2, 2022hybrid, hybrid working, office or home office, home working, office culture, team building, building culture, feeling undervalued, feeling valued, feeling undervalued at work, feeling valued at work