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Coaching

Aug 30, 2010 Coaching

To get better at what we do… Let’s complicate it

by PeterM

So much of the time if you talk to an accountant or business advisor they will tell you the best way to improve your business is to simplify it… and I don’t disagree. Streamline your processes, make fewer procedures, simplify everything if you can, and it can help your business run smoother. However let’s not [...]

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Aug 23, 2010 Coaching

Politicians Have No Place In Recruitment

by PeterM

Two separate statements really, but both interlinked at the same time. When I say there is no room in recruitment for politicians, I am of course talking about the constant truth bending, fact twisting, misleading and underhanded nature of a massive proportion of our top, duly elected delegates
Does it come down to out and out [...]

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Aug 2, 2010 Coaching

Would you like some sincerity with that?

by PeterM

I don’t know about you, but my biggest pet hate when out and about is when the shop assistant, bank clerk or any other person you are talking with for that matter asks the question, “How are you today…” and then continues talking and doesn’t wait for you to answer the question. It drives me [...]

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Jul 20, 2010 Coaching

Do you come here often…

by PeterM

Ahh… one of the greatest, and most useless, chat up lines, ever to be used.
Relationships are curious things at the best of times and more and more these days our businesses and companies rely on the strength of the relationships it has with its’ clients, customers and suppliers alike.
They have always been important in the [...]

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Jul 13, 2010 Coaching

Black & White Habits… Making Decisions Can Be Detrimental To Our Business

by PeterM

No, this is not some crazy story about when I dressed up as a nun… although that is a very good story… sorry I digress…
Habits are amazing things and quite frankly can be brilliant for your business if they are White or more commonly known good habits. However habits can also be extremely damaging to [...]

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Jun 28, 2010 Coaching

Performance vs Happiness – is it as simple as basic manners and human understanding?

by PeterM

Not a new subject I know but a very important one. I actually did a search on the “Big G” under “Happy Staff” and got 50,000 Web pages come up with articles on the subject. It has also been widely publicised through the media about the extraordinary lengths that Google themselves go to, to ensure [...]

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May 4, 2010 Coaching

Its A Bumpy Question

by Sally-Anne Blanshard

I received a call last week from a candidate who wanted to get some advice around an interview that she had the following day. Expecting a run of the mill question I was confident I could help.
Should I tell the interviewer I am 4 months pregnant?

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May 3, 2010 Coaching

Strength in numbers

by Sally-Anne Blanshard

Have you noticed the increase in people seeking help with various aspects of their life? Whether watching a program about people venturing into designing a new house through to sports, everyone seems to have access to an expert that they can tap into for advice, opinions, acknowledgement and support.
So who is your coach?

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Apr 29, 2010 Coaching

How will you be remembered?

by Sally-Anne Blanshard

The media has been jam packed with coverage of the passing of music maestro Michael Jackson. To some he was a pop legend, to others hard to work out with his fondness for a childlike lifestyle.
Michael Jacksons personal brand varied over the years.
The good? He is being remembered as the king of pop with over [...]

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Apr 28, 2010 Coaching

Reality TV has bounced back

by Sally-Anne Blanshard

Reality TV has bounced back, gone are the days of sitting watching other people go about their daily life in shows such as Big Brother. Instead we are now addicted to the new wave of reality TV with people raising the bar, the underdog learning new skills and being mentored to achieve huge heights of [...]

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Jul 14, 2009 Coaching