This is a common problem, especially if you work remotely or mostly work at home. To help you stay motivated, consider working in chunks of time. Think about your most strategic tasks and head for those first whilst avoiding distractions. Then you can have a break or fire up Outlook and get some emails done. [...]
With a regular workload there are enough distractions in a day as it is, but if you add in unexpected changes - a shift in goals, a change in priorities or even illness or family needs, the easiest thing to do is to put your plan aside and think you'll come back to it later. [...]
Starting a plan with only the best intentions won't work unless you have a clear view of where you want to get to, tangible milestones and a set of activities to support these - and some accountability. You need to have a clear connection to your end-goal and your objectives to succeed. I help my [...]
If you're working in an organisation and are looking at long-term career progression, then we may work together regularly over 6-12 months and review what your needs are after that. If you're working to resolve a particular issue or have a specific event you need coaching for, then anything around 2-5 sessions over a short [...]
Then this is the ideal time to do it! If you're working in your business all the time, you'll miss out on really looking in on your business objectively. When was the last time you spent time focusing on your strategic direction, goals and where you really want to be? I strongly recommend taking this [...]
If you've been promoted to a management position in your organisation or you oversee employees who have been promoted, now is a good time to consider what training is needed. There are many areas which can be covered in a programme tailored for your business. Topics such as being able to hold appraisals, having difficult [...]
In short the answer is 'no, not very well'. It's entirely possible to create a training programme and run workshops for teams to become more efficient and productive, but the success will be short lived. Without leadership support these programmes don't add enough value. I work with C-suites, leadership and all management levels to make [...]
I regularly work with businesses in London, Brighton and the south east and globally online for both 1-2-1 coaching and group training. If you've got a laptop then we're in business - no location is off limits and travel is always feasible. Please do get in touch so we can discuss your business and see what [...]