ByBeverley Powell
Not everyone enjoys attending networking events for a number of reasons. However, it is an essential skill for the aspiring professional or entrepreneur, which can be developed and honed to perfection. Networking can be an art form or a minefield, whichever way you look at it. For some people that I have coached, developing networking…
ByBeverley Powell
The Organisational Vision There are many global companies with a set of values and a carefully chosen vision which many of us know and love and therefore use their services. Examples of global brands are: BBC, British Airways, Pepsi, Apple, NHS England,Coca-cola and Pepsi. Many of us may work for a company or an organisation…
ByBeverley Powell
Rituals are an interesting concept which have become more apparent to me during the recent festive season. Many people from all walks of life and for various reasons undertake some form of ritualistic behaviour, and in some cases this can be viewed with cynicism. There is for me a difference between a habit and a…
ByBeverley Powell
I am sure that many of you who have achieved either personally or professionally through life’s journey have done so with the support of others through either emotional support, advice, guidance or in other ways. Hitching a free ride! Dead weight – no value This got me thinking about those people along my own personal…
ByBeverley Powell
“It is very strange that the years teach us patience – that the shorter our time, the greater our capacity for waiting.” ― Elizabeth Taylor, A Wreath of Roses It has been said that ‘Time waits for no man’. Waiting is one of those softer skills often ignored and little value placed on it. The…
ByBeverley Powell
If you’re like me there are times where you may have experienced procrastination. This can be viewed as negative but not so. If you’re feeling anxious, tired then its not a good time to tackle anything important. During my working career I have adopted a number of tried and tested strategies which I have laid…
ByBeverley Powell
I recently read a great book written by the world famous sprinter Michael Johnson called ‘Gold Rush’. After I read it, it did become apparent that many top athletes have an influential figure in their lives who play a role in their achievements. That got me thinking about the concept of power and influence and…
ByBeverley Powell
Have you ever worked in a department or organisation where a new colleague joins the team? Here are five simple strategies I have pulled together based on my observations over the years where I have seen some colleagues crash and burn and others flourish. I’m sure you will have your own additions but here are…
ByBeverley Powell
Beverley Powell is a highly qualified Leadership Associate: Organisational development, Inclusion, Coach and Mentor with a proven track record in embedding organisational change. She can design and deliver credible and engaging equality and diversity training that is relevant to the current challenges that a company or organisation is facing. She is able to design specific…
ByRasheed Ogunlaru
I was asked what success and happiness meant to me for a coach conference I was attending. Here’s what I said. I thought you might like it: “To me success is meaningless without fulfilment. To me fulfilment is the essence of real, lasting happiness – and is the birthplace of meaningful success. This success blossoms from embracing yourself, others and…
ByRasheed Ogunlaru
Here are 5 things that will change your life for the better forever. None of them will cost you a thing but they may save you a lot of time, trouble, tears and turmoil. Gratitude: We tend to live life from a place of lack – constantly seeking more possessions, power, love, knowledge …you…
ByRasheed Ogunlaru
“See your magic, trust your magic, use your magic and know that you are a manifestation of life’s magic” – Rasheed Ogunlaru Probably two or three years into my work as a coach I discovered something very interesting. Person after person would come and see me to work on their life, career, relationships, confidence, business,…