Post job interview - You're great you just don't have the specific experience we're looking for. Performance review - Yep everything is great, there is nothing to improve on. Breaking up - It's not you it's me. Good constructive feedback is hard to come by. I think what makes giving feedback difficult is when we … Continue reading Feedback fear →

Everyone feels fear but it's rare to hear someone admit to being scared. Instead the fear gets hidden behind comments like: 'I don't have the time' or 'I'm waiting for the right moment' It's admirable to be honest. It's downright impressive to be candid about fear. The fact that confessions of fear are scarce makes … Continue reading I’m afraid →

A great idea needs leg work to become a reality. A customised Jenga game is great only if someone is willing to put in the time and effort to paint every block with a fun rule. Without the effort you're just playing a normal game of Jenga. Whilst normal Jenga might be great fun, you … Continue reading Great ideas →

It’s Friday night and George is alone in his flat. The music from the pub downstairs was deafening. According to the sign George passed it was Ladies night. It had crossed George’s mind to attempt socializing downstairs but it was quickly dismissed with thoughts like: ‘Going to a pub on your own would be mortifying’ … Continue reading Pain outweighed fear →

What is this course really about? Well that course over there, despite the title, is really about memorisation and passing the test. But this course here. It says it's about marketing but really it's about courage. The courage to be remarkable, to keep showing up and to continuously seek feedback. If you could only remember … Continue reading What is this course really about? →

When you feel like you have to, the work feels like a slog. Each day is a battle to reach quitting time. When you feel like you get to, the work feels like play. Each moment is enjoyable and time flies. So do you actually have to? Or do you have a choice? My instinct … Continue reading Don’t have to, you get to →

Agony aunts and victims. They somehow find each other and ensure nothing gets done. Some animals have mating calls, these people have complaining calls. The victim has all the problems but won't hear any solutions. The agony aunt has all the solutions but can't convince the victim. Both play their role perfectly to guarantee they … Continue reading Agony aunts and victims →

If you really wanted to make it you would find a way. You've seen the movies. The Dad who walks through a snowstorm to make his daughter's dance recital. The boy who runs twenty miles to make the date in time. The girl who convinces her neighbours to use their wifi to make the call. … Continue reading Showing up – no excuses →

I think a lot of the fear, insecurities, and frustration in the workplace come from a lack of autonomy. You find out through experience that those who deviate from the instructions get in trouble. So it makes for an easier day to just obey. Regular check ins with the boss to make sure they’re happy … Continue reading Workplace Autonomy →

How would you like to be remembered? Eventually you will have to leave, be it a job, a summer camp or this life, and those you left behind will sit around and reminisce about you. What would you like them to say? Would you like them to tiptoe around the obvious character flaws, trying to … Continue reading Remembering you →