Category Archives for Personal Effectiveness
Gravitas: 10 Ways to Make an Impact with Your Ideas | Video
To make the right impact with your insights, you need to be able to generate the gravitas that says ‘my insights are worth noting’.
Continue reading...If it’s Not an Unambiguous Yes… [How to Avoid Disappointment] | Video
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A simple thought from me today. It’s something I often tell people in live training. If it’s not an unambiguous yes… Treat it as a ‘no’.
Continue reading...10 Ways to Keep Calm and Carry on | Video
The slightly annoying ‘Keep Calm and Carry On’ wartime poster parodies are near-ubiquitous. And, as a Project Manager, your job is stressful.
Continue reading...Dealing with Difficult Stakeholders – Conversation with Andy Kaufman | Video
Project Managers often fear dealing with difficult stakeholders. I discuss approaches with People and Projects Podcast host, Andy Kaufman.
Continue reading...Managing Difficult Conversations: Your Guide to How to Get them Right
From time to time, every Project Manager finds themselves managing difficult conversations. We’d rather not. So, how can you get them right?
Continue reading...7 Ways to Become a More Influential Project Manager | Video
Do people listen when you speak, and take your advice when you offer it? Part of growing, as a Project Manager, is becoming more influential.
Continue reading...Living Well – Succeeding Big: Lessons from Charlie Munger | Video
Have you heard of Charlie Munger? A lot of people haven’t. But you should. His advice makes a lot of sense for us as Project Managers.
Continue reading...6 Ways to Detect Deception and Spot a Liar | Video
How can you detect deception and spot a liar? Sadly, Project Managers will sometimes find that people lie to you.
Continue reading...Imposter Syndrome: Do you sometimes feel you’re not up to the job? | Video
It’s called ‘Imposter Syndrome’ and we all get it sometimes. How can you overcome it, when it really matters?
Continue reading...Professional Networking Skills: Guide to How to Network Effectively
I’ve met relatively few professionals who enjoy networking. For most, it’s a chore or a nightmare! Yet the benefits are huge & there’s nothing to fear.
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