Sophie Graves
The art of motivation
My kids have recently discovered indoor rock climbing and they’re hooked. Every time they go they get noticeably better – they can scale...
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Sophie Graves
Mar 18
He didn’t fall, he’s strategizing
After failing to overcome a tricky path a few times, I suggested that Ollie needed to try a different approach and plan a strategy for...
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Sophie Graves
Mar 13
Remove the thorns
Strategic leaders often focus on the big issues – the strategy, the results, the impact…as they should. But sometimes it’s not the big...
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Sophie Graves
Mar 5
Culture Club
Your organisation has a culture, and so will each of your teams. But what exactly is it? Can we actually wrap our arms around it? At it's...
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Sophie Graves
Feb 27
Leadership is complex
Leadership is complex. So much so, that sometimes the foundations that enable great leadership to improve performance and impact get...
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Sophie Graves
Feb 27
Creating a 'Self-Strategy'
I'm sure you gave some thought to your hopes and plans for 2024 only a month or so ago. As the year ramps up, now is a good time to...
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Sophie Graves
Feb 20
Capacity Creation in 2024
Feel like there’s never enough time? Don’t wait for a new, magical version of you to arrive next year that will be so disciplined,...
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Sophie Graves
Feb 20
6 ways to communicate with influence and impact
Have you ever wished that you could bring more of your best self to meetings, presentations and key conversations? 6P’s FOR PRESENCE Even...
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Sophie Graves
Feb 20
Empower Your Team: Delegation by Design
Ever felt frustrated by the lack of ownership and performance from those around you? Today’s topic is DELEGATION for more accountability....
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Sophie Graves
Feb 20
Accountability missing in action?
Most leaders I talk to yearn for more accountability from their teams. They would prefer to be an empowering leader, giving people their...
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Sophie Graves
Feb 20
Introducing the 'Strategic Skills' newsletter!
Welcome to the 'Strategic Skills' Series. Each edition will unpack one strategic leadership trait at a time, designed to harness and...
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Sophie Graves
Jan 23
Recovery between sprints powers up your success
Ambitious people often feel guilty about resting. But the reality is that it powers up your productivity and creativity. So rather than...
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Sophie Graves
Jan 14
Feel like there’s never enough time?
Don’t wait for a magical version of you to arrive next year that will be so disciplined, assertive and organised that you have more time....
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Sophie Graves
Jan 14
Reflecting on 2023
Baubles, bubbles, beers and business are all colliding and there's a frazzled fatigue in the air... Before you pack up your pencils, gift...
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Sophie Graves
Dec 18, 2023
It's a hike, not a hill
At this time of the year, you may be feeling frustrated that your reward for effort hasn't paid off fast enough. Especially now, when you...
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Sophie Graves
Dec 18, 2023
Want to be seen, heard and respected at work?
I'm constantly asked by very smart, senior people about how to be more confident or assertive with senior stakeholders or clients. So...
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Sophie Graves
Dec 11, 2023
You are in the driver's seat
It often feels like work is steering you, but it's crucial to remember that you are in the driver's seat. You have the control – over...
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Sophie Graves
Dec 6, 2023
The three universal desires
No matter who you are or what you do, there are three universal desires you will undoubtedly experience along the way: 1. To feel more...
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Sophie Graves
Nov 28, 2023
Let's talk about the elephant in the room - perfectionism
Let's talk about the elephant in the room – perfectionism. A common trait of high performers, perfectionistic qualities drive great...
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Sophie Graves
Nov 28, 2023
6 ways to communicate with influence and impact
Have you ever wished that you could bring more of your best self to meetings, presentations and key conversations? We've all been there....
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