Have you noticed how long it takes you to make a decision? Weighing up the options. The pros and cons. Have you ever though how much indecision is costing you? The stress, the worry, the time and the missed opportunities. Personally, I’m … [Continue reading]
Learning How to Influence Behind the Scenes
Programme Enrolment Closing 1st May 2018!
It is my hope that within the next 7 days you will make a decision to commit to the Impact and Influence Programme. Because I am convinced it will benefit you, big time.
Trouble is, I cannot tell you exactly what it will do for you, because I don’t yet know your story. What I can do is offer illustrations to help you make your decision.
Here’s one, Chris, a new member of the programme who I have just had the initial call with.
IIP: The Impact and Influence Programme Welcome
Releasing the Ball and Chain
We all start new endeavours full of enthusiasm, energy and positive attitude. Confident that we have the skills, the knowledge and the ability to make it happen. At the start, there is little to hold us back. With time, these feelings lessen. … [Continue reading]
How to Transform a Technical Career
It seems that there is a growing tendency for technical careers to stall. Worse than that, as they start to falter, the typical responses tend to make matters worse. One individual I spoke with had noticed his career slowing down over the last 3-4 … [Continue reading]
Your Annual Performance Appraisal
Several clients have recently been talking to me about preparing for their annual review. It seems to be getting earlier every year, and is as sensitive as ever. The annual clash of expectations, perceptions and rewards, or lack of them. And, the … [Continue reading]
“It’s a bit political” Walking into Danger
When a new assignment, project or job carries the caveat – it’s a bit political – be very careful. Costas came on our third call and immediately I could tell that he had news. We had been doing some preliminary work to reposition him with the … [Continue reading]
TIP: The Influence Profile Welcome
Getting Noticed by the Executive Committee
During a coaching call on Sunday, Louis was excited to tell me that, having nailed his influencing goal, he had managed to secure a meeting the next day at which he would be pitching a proposal to several senior stakeholders. The general direction … [Continue reading]
Influence: Taking an $18,000 Pay Cut
Jim just took a big financial hit. He could take it no longer. Being powerless was more than he could bear. Jim’s story is not unique. Many people I talk to are suffering as Jim did, though many don’t make a commitment to action. At 47, he feels … [Continue reading]
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