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Ageing and therapy

Everyone has a view on and will have – at some point in their lives - personal experience of ageing. Generational challenges dominate our headlines at present as the Government grapples with issues around young people not in employment, education or training (NEET), pensions sustainability and how to provide social Read More

2026-10-26T10:03:22+00:00October 26, 2026|Kim's Blog, Relationship Management|

Assertiveness and confidence – Clarity, power and incisive questions

At the recent PM Forum workshop on “Assertiveness, Effectiveness and Impact for Marketing and Business Development Assistants and Executives” we welcomed a lively group of delegates. Marketing and business development roles in professional services are improving on many fronts yet there were some worrying results (see poll results below): Just Read More

2026-05-11T09:57:33+01:00May 11, 2026|Kim's Blog, Marketing, Relationship Management|

Zip your lip – Resist the temptation to provide instant answers (Coaching and Consulting Skills)

At the recent PM Forum – PM Forum training workshop on “Coaching and Consulting skills for marketing and business development professionals” we spent time considering key coaching and consulting skills and processes. Zip your lip - Resist the temptation to provide instant answers (Coaching and Consulting Skills) During introductory discussions, three key themes Read More

Promoting strategy conversations with questions – Be more strategic

December’s “Be more strategic” PM Forum – PM Forum workshop for marketing and business development (MBD) professionals moved back to a full day format following feedback from previous delegates. Law and accountancy firms were represented on this session – during which there were various threads on strategy conversations. Promoting strategic conversations with Read More

2025-12-19T11:40:20+00:00December 19, 2025|Accountants, Kim's Blog, Lawyers, Management Skills, Marketing, Strategy|

Book review – Feel the fear and do it anyway by Susan Jeffers

This is a classic self-help book on dealing with anxiety and fear (I’ll be looking at some more recent ones soon). These reviews are resources produced as part of the psychoeducation service I provide to my therapy clients and others who are interested in counselling and coaching. Book review – Read More

2025-06-06T12:25:04+01:00June 6, 2025|Kim's Blog, Relationship Management|
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