Study Tips For Students (of all ages!)

When you write down your goals it becomes easier to know where your priorities lie. You can then, with greater ease, stay focused when seductive time stealers such as TV, friends or a sunny day try to lure you away.

How to Disconnect Digitally to Truly Connect with People

An excerpt from Lauren Parsons’ book ‘Thriving Leaders Thriving Teams’.

Technology has drastically changed the way we live, play, move, breathe and work. Many of the advancements are fantastic. They simplify and speed up processes, make us easy to contact, and keep us informed and in touch with loved ones. However, technology is a double-edged sword, with serious negative impacts for our wellbeing, relationships and productivity when not wielded correctly.

Top Time Tip – Interruptions

Interruptions are one of the biggest time-stealers in our days.

Did you know that it can take 10-20 times the length of an interruption to get back on track and back in flow?

That 30 second quick question might take you 5-10 minutes to recover from!

Here is one specific practical tip you can use to take charge of interruptions so they don’t take over.

3 Keys to Address Stress & Prevent Burnout in Your Organisation

Workplace stress is on the rise.

Leaders can make a big difference for their team by understanding what drives stress at work and how to deal with it.

Not only will team members benefit personally, they’ll also achieve more, be more engaged and stick with you for longer. Win-win-win!

The Journey to Becoming an Accredited Speaker

If you’re like me, you might have some BHAGs (Big Hairy Audacious Goals) that inspire you. One of mine was to become an Accredited Speaker – a prestigious designation awarded by Toastmasters International, a world leader in communication and leadership development, which recognises outstanding Professional Speakers who perform at the highest level.

I’m thrilled to say that after beginning this process in 2021, I am now officially the first Accredited Speaker in New Zealand (and one of only 95 in the world!)

Top Time Tip – 4 Keys to Planning and Prioritising

Would you love to achieve more in less time? To get everything ticked off your list, feel satisfied with what you’ve acomplished and be able to ‘switch off’ and totally recharge? Listen in to today’s one minute video to hear the four keys to planning and prioritising well. What small step could you take today to help you get a grip on … Read More