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In this blog, we're diving deep into why mastering these tricky talks isn't just a good idea, it's essential for any leader who wants to build a thriving team and a successful business.

Let's face it, we often shy away from these conversations because they feel uncomfortable. We might worry about hurting feelings, causing conflict, or just making things awkward. But what happens when we don't have them? The elephant (that everyone can see) just keeps getting bigger!

STOP BEING SUCH A DRAMA QUEEN!

When there is “drama” in the workplace, it can take its toll on you as the leader as well as for everyone involved.

I have recently been working with a leader who seemed to be consumed by the need to blame his team for everything that was going wrong. Although, following his rants on what they were not doing, he openly revealed that his answer to this was to step in to the role of “fixer” to make the problem go away. It reminded me of Karpman’s Drama Triangle and so I thought I would share a little more about it in this month’s blog and share some self-reflection questions for you to work through.

The learning is in the Wobbles!

We've all been there. That nagging feeling of wanting to try something new, but being held back by a wall of "what ifs." The comfort zone, while cosy, can be a creativity killer and a progress blocker. So, how do we break free?

Many people believe that confidence is the key. "If only I were more confident, I could do that!" they say. Others argue for competence: "Once I know how to do it perfectly, I'll take the plunge." But what if we're looking at it all wrong? What if the real catalyst is something else entirely?

Enter: Courage.

from bottleneck to catalyst.

When done well, delegation transforms a leader from a bottleneck to a catalyst, fostering growth, boosting morale, and freeing up valuable time for strategic thinking. What’s not to love? Just think about all the untapped potential that you can ‘uncork’ by taking a different approach and involving others.

iT WASNAE ME!

Step up and own your actions

The teachers at my high school, always said that our school motto should have been “It wasnae me”, given the number of things that happened that nobody would own up to having done.

Haud Yer Wheest! The Power of Silence In Leadership.

In the dynamic world of leadership, where communication is often paramount, the power of silence can be a surprisingly effective tool. While many leaders may feel compelled to fill every moment with words, strategically placed silence can create space for deeper reflection, connection, and influence.

BOMA RECOMMENDED READS

Jun 10, 2025

Radical Candor.

Jun 10, 2025

I regularly recommend this book to the leaders that I am working with because I love its balance between simple yet powerful. The language used by Kim Scott to bring her concepts to life are easy to understand and relate to, making this book refreshingly practical.

….and yes, I do know that this is not the UK spelling of Candor / Candour but I’ve decided to keep the US spelling throughout for the sake of my poor autocorrect!

Jun 10, 2025

Apr 22, 2025

The Five Dysfunctions of a Team.

Apr 22, 2025

I keep finding myself returning to this book and recommending it to the leaders I am working with, for several reasons.

Many of the leaders that I work with tell me that they enjoy reading but don’t or can’t make the time for it. Well, this book is only 224 pages long and is just 3 hours 40-ish minutes to listen to on Audible. Very digestible!

Apr 22, 2025

Mar 4, 2025

hidden potential.

Mar 4, 2025

Adam Grant, has long worked to reframe our understanding of work and success, and his latest book "Hidden Potential," is a compelling exploration of how we can move beyond conventional notions of talent and achievement.

Mar 4, 2025

Feb 3, 2025

TIME TO THINK.

Feb 3, 2025

This book was first released back in 1999, which only feels like yesterday for me, however alarmingly is over a quarter of a century ago! That being said, I believe it has stood the test of time well.

Feb 3, 2025

Mar 11, 2019

Coaching for Performance.

Mar 11, 2019

Many people go wild for famous pop stars and actors. For me, as a Leadership Development geek, I was awe struck to hear Sir John, the creator of the GROW model, speak at a conference about 20 years ago when I was undertaking my first Coaching qualification.

Mar 11, 2019

Brave New Work.

Mar 11, 2019

During Covid, this book opened my eyes to doing things differently. I wasn’t furloughed; I didn’t get that time to mull things over. But I did get physical distance, which gave me space to see how I could improve the business I worked in, and how I was leading my team.

Mar 11, 2019

BOMA SESSIONS

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29th May 2025 12.00 - 13.00 GMT

Have you recently inherited a team? They're doing ok but something just isn't gelling. Your spidey senses are telling you that they could be way better, particularly if they would learn to trust each other. Imagine the impact that would have on the culture and business!

Whether you are new to leadership or an experienced manager, you are not alone! High performing teams don’t happen by chance – they’re built intentionally.

This month’s FREE BOMA session will give you practical tools to move the performance of your team.

Book via Eventbrite link below:

https://www.eventbrite.co.uk/e/building-a-high-performing-team-tickets-1342754658329?aff=oddtdtcreator

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20th November 2024

12.00 - 13.00 GMT

You know that tumbleweed moment when you ask your team for feedback and the silence is deafening. How do you get them to speak up and share their thoughts? Building trust and working with others to get results takes skill.

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£35.00

19th December 2024

12.00 - 13.00 GMT

You’ve just been promoted, or you've been doing your job for a while and you're waiting to be told it was all a big mistake. What's driving the negative self-talk, and how do you learn to approach situations with more confidence?

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£35.00

24th January 2025

12.00 - 13.00 GMT

Everything on your desk is urgent, and you have no time to stop and think. In this session, we will review 10 components to creating a ‘Thinking Environment’ and consider how to make it part of our everyday work practice.

Sign up for our Time To Think. session and learn how to create time and space to maximise your potential.

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£35.00

28th February 2025

12.00 - 13.00 GMT

There are just not enough hours in the day, so how do you maintain your vitality? Whatever stage you are at in your leadership career you cannot control time, so how do you make sure you are at peak leadership fitness?

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25th April 2025 12.00 - 13.00 GMT

We all appreciate the flexibility of hybrid working, but as a leader how do you engage with your team now you don't see them every day? Leading online was new to us all a few years ago, but it looks like it's here to stay.

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£175.00

Sign up for six BOMA Sessions.

To gain access to the sessions you would like to attend, you will need to book each session individually.

Your pass must be used within a year of purchase.

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£350.00

Sign up for 12 BOMA Sessions.

To gain access to the sessions you would like to attend, you will need to book each session individually.

Your pass must be used within 18 months of purchase.

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