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One of the worst nightmares associated with public speaking is the fear of going blank during your presentation. We call this phenomenon various names including mind drains, brain freeze, going blank, losing it and in my case, a senior’s moment. We have all seen people who have struggled when trying to remember some detail or some facts. Michael Grinder talks …
Feedback on your presentation from a colleague, friend, mentor, coach, or boss can be a gift. The feedback allows us to become more self-aware, grow our public speaking skills, eliminate distracting traits and add those missing ingredients. Effective, honest, actionable and specific feedback is truly a gift. And specific and actionable feedback is a great tool for continuous improvement and …
One of the risks in any industry is that of complacency. And certainly, within the mining and resource sector where there are daily pre-start meetings, regular safety meetings and project updates, complacency can become a risk. The Cambridge Dictionary defines complacency as “a feeling of calm satisfaction with your own abilities or situation that prevents you from trying harder”. So …
Contrary to what many people think, setting boundaries is not being selfish or prioritising yourself or putting your needs over others.
As we approach the year’s end, it is worth thinking about how well we managed to master our work-life integration and what can do to ensure that the next time we are pushed to our limits at work, we don’t compromise our personal life.
“Criticism, like rain, should be gentle enough to nourish a man’s growth without destroying his roots.” – Frank A. Clark Studies have reported that giving feedback helps improve employee engagement and promotes productivity. This, however, relies heavily on how the feedback is given, which affects how the feedback will be received. This is one of the reasons why many leaders …
