growth mindset

Confidence – Does it increase as we get older and wiser?

At the recent MBL session on “Boost Your Confidence at Work – A toolbox for professionals” we explored confidence in the workplace. Both what affects how we feel inside (self-confidence) and what we convey to others (confidence).  Nearly 20 delegates joined us, predominantly from law firms across the country, but also Read More

2026-07-13T09:05:01+01:00July 13, 2026|Accountants, Kim's Blog, Lawyers, Management Skills|

Confidence to overcome a fear of failure

At the recent MBL training workshop on Confidence at Work  several delegates commented that they avoided things (such as, talking to colleagues, speaking up in meetings, presenting and attending networking events) as they were afraid of failing. I explore common work situations where we might experience Imposter Syndrome or fear Read More

2024-09-30T15:11:51+01:00September 30, 2024|Kim's Blog, Management Skills, Relationship Management|

Coaching skills – How to work with people with fixed views and closed to new ideas (dealing with stubbornness)

At the recent PM Forum - PM Forum training workshop on “Coaching and Consulting skills for marketing and business development professionals” the issue of how to work with people with fixed views and closed to new ideas or refuse to consider change arose several times.  We avoided using labels such Read More

Book review: Neuroscience for learning and development by Stella Collins

The 2019 second edition of this book (subtitled “How to apply neuroscience and psychology for improved learning and training”) provides fascinating insight and practical ideas to incorporate neuroscience into learning and development initiatives. It’s published by CIPD (Chartered Institute of Personnel and Development) and Kogan Page. It should be essential Read More

2023-09-05T09:25:02+01:00September 5, 2023|Kim's Blog, Management Skills|
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