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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...

Sophie Graves
Feb 20, 2024
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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...

Sophie Graves
Feb 20, 2024
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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...

Sophie Graves
Jan 23, 2024
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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....

Sophie Graves
Jan 15, 2024
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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...

Sophie Graves
Jan 15, 2024
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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...

Sophie Graves
Dec 19, 2023
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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...

Sophie Graves
Dec 19, 2023
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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...

Sophie Graves
Dec 12, 2023
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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...

Sophie Graves
Dec 6, 2023
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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...

Sophie Graves
Nov 28, 2023
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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....

Sophie Graves
Nov 28, 2023
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How to be a 'natural' at communicating confidently
Ever wonder how others are 'naturals' at communicating with confidence and impact? You're not alone. Some of my clients are among the...

Sophie Graves
Nov 21, 2023
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Great expectations?
Have you ever found yourself setting impossibly high standards for your own growth and achievements? For some reason, as adults, we...

Sophie Graves
Nov 14, 2023
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Does your structure support your strategy?
Have you ever thought about how much the structure of your organisation affects its success? It's the framework that connects everything...

Sophie Graves
Nov 14, 2023
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Breathe life back into your meetings
It’s frustrating and disheartening when you get your team together, only to be the lone voice in the room. When meetings become updates...

Sophie Graves
Nov 7, 2023
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Don't blame silos on structure
Organisational structure is often unfairly blamed for everything wrong in a workplace, when there are actually cultural, leadership,...

Sophie Graves
Nov 7, 2023
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Qualities of a good leader
The majority of people I've coached over the years possess abundant talent and untapped potential. They approach their work with good...

Sophie Graves
Oct 31, 2023
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Adapt turns sweet 16!
Holy moly, it’s been 16 years! In October 2007, I had a 2-year-old, we’d just bought our first house and an amazing opportunity to start...

Sophie Graves
Oct 31, 2023
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Keeping talent top of mind
Who are the indispensable members of your team? Those top performers whose departure would leave a gaping hole? It's easy to accidently...

Sophie Graves
Oct 31, 2023
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Is your structure still serving you?
It's natural for your team structure to evolve organically over time with growth. However, when your organisation outgrows its structure,...

Sophie Graves
Oct 24, 2023
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