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!

Ways To Improve Employee Experience

To cultivate a phenomenal employee experience, it’s important to create rituals at each step of the journey, which will influence how people feel when they first join, in their day-to-day, right through to when they leave. 

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

How to Reduce Meeting Time & Save Heaps of Money

How to Reduce Meeting Time & Save Heaps of Money

An article by Getting a Grip founder, Robyn Pearce. Through the pandemic one thing that didn’t change, was the number of meetings. For many, there have been even more. Perhaps you were one of the many who felt Zoomed out! The major difference was location. Possibly you had to work around home schooling demands, family members interrupting your concentration, the … Read More

Why Great Workplaces Need a Culture of Recognition

Psychology shows us people perform at their best when they feel valued, acknowledged, appreciated, and respected. Staff who receive regular appreciation are happier, more loyal, spend less time worrying and are quicker to clarify instructions when they need to.