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Relationship Idea #2: You're co-creating success and the future together co-creation personal leadership relationships Jun 24, 2021

In a relationship - be it in business or privately, we often take the eyes off this "we're building a future together that we're both enjoy" - even if it sucks today. 
 
While we're busy being angry, frustrated, or annoyed at someone, particularly in business - despite striving for collaboration and p...

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Relationships: IDEA #1: Honour The Individual leadership relationships Jun 11, 2021
Relationships....THE most discussed topic in my sessions with my clients.
 
No surprise here - building and maintaining good relationships is not just a "useful" and absolutely crucial skill for any leader for achieving top results.
 
It even determines how happy we feel. That's not ju
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The 29 Most Crucial Lessons I've Learned About Communication In The Last 3 Decades clarity communication connection conversations courage Dec 30, 2020

The end of the year is always a good possibility to reflect & review. I went a bit further back - not just one year, which in all fairness also has to do with the fact that I put together a course about this immensely important topic.

Communication is complex and I keep learning, understanding and ...

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Are You In The Monkey Trap? helping leadership overwhelm responsibility Oct 05, 2020

Last week my 24-year-old son came to me telling me that his computer was causing a lot of trouble and he required help from me.

Which in the end - GASP - I refused to give.

Here's why and what that has to do with the monkey trap.

I've been a single mum for a long time - so I was the one my childr...

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How to keep yourself & your team aligned working both, remotely & in the office communication expats relationships remote work team Sep 08, 2020

It looks like we won't get rid of the Corona situation and the consequences any time soon. Part of it is that many people still work remotely, some work in the office while keeping distance, some do both. 

That creates its own challenges. And even more so when you're a leader in another country tha...

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5-Minute Leadership Wisdom #1: What to do when someone attacks me verbally? emotion video Jun 02, 2020

I dare saying that all people have experienced that: someone - maybe out of the blue - attacks them verbally, kicking off strong reactions inside.

"What a moron" - probably one of the thoughts coming up...followed by anger, rage, frustration, shame...you name it.

Here's a quick way of how do deal wi...

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5-Minute Leadership Wisdom #2: What to do when people talk over you again and again? 5 minute wisdom communication video Jun 02, 2020

Do you know the feeling when people interrupt you all the time and it's hard to finish a sentence, let alone anything longer? That can be infuriating and very disruptive...and it can easily feel like you're not respected by the other person.

Here's what to do and how to deal with these situations. ...

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5-Minute Leadership Wisdom #7: What to do when your brain works overtime relentlessly? Jun 02, 2020

....and where tigers and Prof Dumbledore's Pensieve play a role.

What to do as a leader when your head is constantly full of thoughts bouncing back and forth relentlessly in the head almost all the time (even at night)?

Most people have a lot going on in their lives. And when they're leaders they als...

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5-Minute Leadership Wisdom #6: No time for self-care? Then do this. 5 minute wisdom personalleadership selfcare video Jun 01, 2020

5-Minute Leadership Wisdom: What can I do if I never seem to have time to take care of myself, to relax, to do exercise...you name it.

Well, here's the two-fold answer to that - and it's actually rather easy.

#personalleadership #leadership #selfcare #choice #selflove

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5-Minute Leadership Wisdom #4: What to do when people don't understand and don't get your message 5 minute wisdom communication leadership personal leadership video May 26, 2020

Why can't they get it - it's so easy?...you might think.

Here are two surprising and probably rather counterintuitive tips on how to change this quickly and effectively.

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5-Minute Leadership Wisdom #3: If you're a perfectionist - this is for you 5 minute wisdom enough perfectionism personal leadership video May 20, 2020

We all know someone who says he or she is a perfectionist. Here's what's behind and 2 crucial things to know about it. 

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When life & business collide in the corona crisis....3 ideas how to deal with this new situation coronavirus home office life work balance Apr 01, 2020

Currently in these crazy Coronavirus times business and private life are crashing merciless into each other. 

And being a leader these days is a huge challenge. Private life and work are taking place in close proximity, add home-schooling and brand-new business issues popping up and it can quickly be...

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