Waiting for a pay rise
If you are working in an organisation that doesn’t have a remuneration policy then the onus is on you to initiate salary discussions. You must be proactive about realising your value as the key decision-makers are not incentivised to raise the cost base of the organisation. This is especially important if you’ve been told that […]
Track your sleep
I’ve written before about how sleep is an investment in our lives, and that unfortunately we take a passive approach to this investment. To illustrate, do you know how much sleep you get per night? You may think you have a good idea of your evening routine, but if you tracked your sleep cycle you’ll […]
How to tie your shoes
This video has truly had one of the biggest and enduring impacts on my life. It rocked my world when I watched it. And I hope it rocks your world too. .
Setting the table
People working through problems enjoy the opportunity to unload what’s on their mind. That’s why I enjoy starting QLA coaching sessions by inviting each person to “set the table”. The process is simple. To open the conversation, ask the person to list all the key subjects they think are relevant to the conversation. Give them […]
The impact of your environment
If you’re feeling dissatisfied with something in life, it’s important to identify the source of this dissatisfaction so you can take effective action. It’s amazing how much our environment subconsiously impacts our state, which in turn impacts our decisions. So if you are holding on to a desire for change, examining your environment as a […]
Lying to yourself
I think everyone likes to believe they are inherently honest. We don’t like the notion of lying or being identified as a liar, so we try to hold a certain level of integrity when dealing with others. This makes it difficult to realise how much we lie to ourselves. The reality is you are the […]
What are you solving for?
This may be the most powerful question you can use to determine effective responses to problems. What are you solving for? It’s helpful to use when someone approaches you for advice, as they will usually share a collection of their thoughts which don’t seem to fit together. It’s helpful to raise in a group setting […]
Early career mindset
When starting in any career, do not underestimate the amount of influence you have. You may believe that due to your perceived inexperience that your opinions and contributions aren’t particularly meaningful. And if you hold onto this assumption too tightly it becomes self-fulfilling. The reality is that influence comes from so many more factors, like […]
Why was this post so popular?
Of all the posts I’ve written, one post last week was the most read – and I’d love to know why. Get the deal done was written because it’s a common topic in QLA coaching sessions. When trying to achieve a major goal with others, too often we get lost in the reeds and focus […]
Your value
Don’t measure how valuable you are by the way you are treated. Always remember you matter, you’re important and you are loved, and you bring to this world things no one else can. – The Horse, from the book The Boy, The Horse, The Fox and The Mole. PS. This may be one of the […]