Sophie GravesNov 3, 2021Communicating with Confidence Whether it’s a presentation, a meeting, an interview, if you want to feel more confident when communicating, here are my ‘6P’s’ to get...
Sophie GravesOct 31, 2021Lacking confidence? Confidence continues to be the #1 challenge my coaching clients are seeking to overcome. Whether you’re a CEO, an emerging leader, a...
Sophie GravesOct 27, 2021Career CrisisShould I stay or should I go? It’s a big decision - the devil you know, or into the ether? The pandemic has provided an excellent...
Sophie GravesOct 24, 2021Do Development Differently As we emerge from the pandemic fog into a different world of work, people leaders are going need different skills and strategies for a...
Sophie GravesOct 24, 2021Lockdown to livin'! Well done Vic, it's been a loooooong road. Before you launch back into life, it's worth taking a moment to reflect before you move into...
Sophie GravesOct 13, 2021Coaching is no longer just for the ExecutivesI’ve long held the view that coaching benefits everyone, not just the most senior. It’s true that most of my coaching clients are...
Sophie GravesOct 12, 2021Business Baby13 years ago, my business baby, ‘Adapt’ was born. Much like being a new parent, I was blissfully ignorant of how hard, wonderful, or...
Sophie GravesFeb 3, 2021Can you be yourself and be a credible leader?Revealing your authentic self and feeling like a credible leader can be an interesting dynamic at times. A client said recently: "𝑰...
Sophie GravesFeb 1, 2021Pretend PressureOne of the easiest ways to get cracking is to apply some 'pretend pressure'. Here are some examples.
Sophie GravesApr 25, 2020The Reluctant Leader Many women get into business because they love what they do and want to add value to others. They succeed, only to find themselves...
Sophie GravesApr 25, 2020Tricky teamsTeam issues keeping you awake at night? Things such as unrealistic expectations, negative attitudes, poor results, or abrasive...
Sophie GravesApr 25, 2020Founder frustration Business dreams are made of talented, happy, and productive teams. So, smart founders go about building collaborative, flexible...
Sophie GravesApr 25, 2020Coaching demystified... There seems to be a veil of secrecy, a hint of fluffiness, or a fog of vagueness around coaching that I’d like to attempt to dispel. In...
Sophie GravesApr 25, 2020Is your tricky employee a rose about to bloom, or a thorn in your side? It can be very hard to know whether an employee needs more support or development, or just isn’t the right fit. If you’re constantly...
Sophie GravesApr 25, 2020Leading well?Most people want to be a good leader and beat themselves up about not being good enough. You may be doing better than you think. Consider...
Sophie GravesApr 25, 2020Rather eat a lemon? There are plenty of people who would prefer to do that than to tell an employee what they’re doing wrong. And fair enough too, it's not...
Sophie GravesApr 25, 2020Want a better business? Is it time to get back in control of your business and make it work for you, rather than the other way around? The best way to have a...
Sophie GravesApr 25, 2020What does success mean to you?If you aren't crystal clear what you truly want, you will keep working tirelessly and meander, rather than moving deliberately towards...
Sophie GravesApr 25, 2020A Lifestyle StrategyDon’t continue slaving away in your business and accept that’s how it has to be forever. If you are finding yourself frustrated or...
Sophie GravesApr 25, 2020Maximising team performance and ROIMost business owners sense that things aren't as productive as they could be. Let's face it, people are wonderful but expensive! So it's...