by Alison Reid | Apr 15, 2024 | Leadership
Fact or fiction? Many of my clients appear to have an uncanny knack for mind reading. They can work out what other people are thinking and feeling purely from their facial expressions. For example, one Director can tell if someone thinks she doesn’t deserve her...
by Alison Reid | Mar 1, 2024 | Leadership
Feel the positive Picture the scene : our hunter-gather ancestors sauntering across the savannah, enjoying the warmth of the sun on their faces, stopping to admire the view as they keep an eye out for something to catch for dinner. If this were really the case, I...
by Alison Reid | Feb 19, 2024 | Leadership
Don’t trust your feelings I’m not a fan of cold callers at the front door. Aside from not liking being put on the spot, I can’t be sure that the caller is who they say they are. We’ve all heard the stories about doorstep scammers. Our feelings...
by Alison Reid | Jan 30, 2024 | Leadership
Matter over mind Last year, I took up mountain biking. My favourite destination, a coffee and a firepit in nearby woodland, involves a relentless climb. However, I now have a technique for the last, really steep bit to prevent me giving up on myself. A little while...
by Alison Reid | Jan 8, 2024 | Leadership
Your year, your choice At a time when I was feeling a bit lost in my twenties, I used my sparse savings to sign up for a personal development programme. It was quite an intense experience of self-discovery – if you’ve heard of inspirational coach Tony...
by Alison Reid | Dec 11, 2023 | Leadership
How generous are you? Generosity can be a sensitive topic at this time of year given the often fraught territory of giving and receiving presents. This post is about a different type of generosity – generosity of spirit (as in attitude not alcohol) rather than...
