Archive for the 'Personal Development' Category
Coaching Tip: Are you scared – if not why not?
Coaching tip: Are you scared – if not, why not? Look I’m not advocating that people should be in a state of constant fear or anxiety. We know that’s not good for mental health, personal development/relationships and it’s not good for business (unless you make horror movies). However, fear canRead more
What if you are wrong – coaching tip!
What if you are wrong? Look I know, it’s not natural for most adults to think this way. We are trained (and expected) to think we are ‘right’ and so we seek out ways to prove it, especially when we are managing people or a business. So we master theRead more
Monday Thinking – Everything and Nothing is new!
It’s Monday and here’s a word of hope to anyone who might be struggling to keep pace with the new ‘gig/digital/down with the kids’ styled workplace and world we live in – remember we’ve been here before. This brave new world, you know ‘sharing’ stuff, ‘agile’ thinking and integrated work/lifeRead more
Creating habits using baby steps and MBTI
If you know and understand Myers Briggs (MBTI) then you will appreciate how my personality type (ENTP) may find creating habits a little more challenging than some other types. Essentially my type quite enjoys change – actually I like it a lot! ENTPs prefer to work to deadlines and thereforeRead more
All change – how to master our innate ability to form positive habits!
Changing the way we think about things is like changing any habit; it requires effort, motivation and continued reinforcement. The truth is that many people struggle to change their unwanted habits. If you have ever tried to give up smoking or lose that last 7lbs then you’ll know what IRead more
Here’s a question we often get asked – WHAT DO YOU DO?
At WorkshopsWork we don’t believe an ‘off the shelf’ solution will help you overcome your business challenges. Our bespoke development programmes are created around your needs using a blend of real world techniques that include training, workshops, team-building, 1-2-1 coaching and MBTI® profiling. At WorkshopsWork we DO believe that ‘growth’Read more
Looking to become a better communicator?
Here are my top tips that may help remind you of a few well known standards. Feel free to share! 1. Show an interest in others, especially those who work with you. Make a point of sharing a little about what you are thinking and maybe some snippets about you,Read more
Make today better – beating the Monday blues
Monday is almost over and if you were feeling stressed or bored at work today then perhaps this blog might be the tonic you need. The truth is we all get stressed and fed-up from time to time. However if you are one of the thousands of people who areRead more
STOP RIGHT NOW – This blog could save your life!
Thought of the day: When you are at your weakest and faced with a challenge, know that all your old issues/fears and unresolved lessons will rush up to the surface. The challenge at that point is to remain calm and focused so that you can think clearly enough to recogniseRead more
Put the camera down – use the lens of your mind and sharpen your focus!
Have you ever wondered why certain events seem to stick in your mind over others? This thought was sparked by a comment from a customer the other day who, when trying to book an appointment, playfully remarked ‘every time I try to book you you’re on holiday!’ Could that beRead more