Conscious Affirmations for Aligned Leadership
Affirmations sometimes unfairly get a bit of a bad press… you might even be thinking twice about reading this article as you sense I might be limbering up to get all new agey on you. I hope to put your mind at ease. Let’s start by thinking about affirmations as powerfully intentional self-talk. Through […]
5 Tips from Actors to Improve Presentation SkIlls
As we all know, a presentation can make or break a pitch, a training session and/or our reputations. But how do you take your presenting game to the next level? Well, why not get some tips from one of the most accomplished presenters out there: actors! Actors have been perfecting their craft for centuries, so […]
Five tips for embedding quality in training and driving better ROI
Are your L&D programmes set up for success?
The unexpected advantages of awards – and how to make your entry stand a chance
Entering awards is not just about getting an external slap on the back. It’s an opportunity to reflect and learn.
Cultivating Mindfulness in the Digital Age
Navigating the Path to Inner Balance Dear fellow Conscious Professionals! As we delve deeper into the digital era, the importance of cultivating mindfulness becomes ever more paramount. The relentless pace of modern life bombards us with distractions, leaving us feeling disconnected from ourselves and others. In this article, we will explore practical ways to […]
Playtime for Leaders
As an actor, one of the most important skills you can learn is improvisation. By learning to think on your feet and roll with the punches, actors bring characters to life and keep a scene fresh. However, the benefits of improvisational techniques are not limited to the realm of acting. Strategic improvisation can also be […]
True investment in diversity, equity and inclusion needs more than just awareness
Raising awareness can be effective, but not without action and accountability
Is ML Revolutionising Talent Acquisition?
Artificial intelligence is revolutionising the HR world. From automating talent acquisition to removing human bias during the recruitment process, hiring your next employee has never been easier. In 2023, a whopping 55% of HR teams are introducing an AI-powered recruitment system to their strategy. As remote working trends heat up, business leaders have become inundated […]
How To Work Well Asynchronously
Asynchronous work is a simple concept:Do as much as you can with what you have, document everything,transfer ownership of the project to the next person,then start working on something else. Preston Wickersham, Start-Up Mentor Introducing Async Asynchronous work describes a method of progressing shared projects and tasks where collaborators are unable to communicate […]
Beyond Wellbeing Washing
Integrating A Conscious Culture By Neil Seligman, Founder of The Conscious Professional If your company is looking to integrate wellbeing beyond the superficial, I recommend starting with these four questions and then building out your integrated wellbeing plan from there. 1. How is the wellbeing of staff linked to the overall business vision […]
5 Reasons Why Your Employee Training Programs Fail
When it comes to employee training, it’s essential that businesses work effectively to develop solutions that can help to limit instances of employee turnover, and to create a healthy work culture via the right processes and operations. Although this can be easier said than done, there are still many businesses that are failing to implement […]
Training requests: Why L&D must do more detective work
L&D need to do more detective work to truly add value.
A Message To Quiet Conscious Leaders
All over the world, I meet you – brilliant individuals quietly doing the work of Conscious Leadership. You approach me at events and conferences, telling me of your years of meditation, yoga, or spiritual practice and your dedication to creating conscious cultures and innovation in your families, teams, and organisations. You are empaths, meditators, […]
Review of 2022: L&D’s Adventures in Ponderland
Erica Farmer goes down the rabbit hole to discover key learnings for L&D in the last 12 months.
New training needed for future digital finance
Digital banking has become a fundamental requisite for most banks and their digitally savvy consumers. It is believed that by 2030, technology will drive a fundamental shift in banking where traditional banks will become hidden or even invisible. According to GBSB Global Business School, this innovation of digital finance has the potential to create many […]
Study reveals huge digital skills gap in teaching
Many European teachers have said they lack the confidence and experience to use technology in their teaching and risk increased work stress as a result, a new international report by Vodafone Foundation has uncovered. A survey of 3,000 teachers in eleven European countries reveals a significant digital divide in education across the continent, with teachers […]
Why ‘micro-upskilling’ can introduce learning culture into your organisation
How L&D can help combat the rising talent shortages using micro-upskilling.
How to mitigate trauma when designing training
Dealing with trauma through training can have a detrimental impact on the trainer and team. Here are some ways to mitigate its impact.
ITO: The L&D strategy you need for 2023
An ITO (Individual, Team and Organisation) approach to training can harness your work community and boost success.
How to get better at learning: lessons from an Olympian
The key to achieving better leadership, performance and resilience is in our ability to continually learn from others.
