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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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The absence of fear
An invisible ingredient in a high performing team is a deep sense of trust. When you know that your leader and team have your back,...

Sophie Graves
Oct 17, 2023
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Doubting your delegation?
Ever invested your energy into thoroughly delegating something, only to be met with subpar results? James, a dedicated leader,...

Sophie Graves
Oct 17, 2023
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We love optimism!
We love optimism! A key ingredient in resilience, happiness and charisma, it's a positive force propelling us forward. However, it can...

Sophie Graves
Oct 17, 2023
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Trust is the foundation of team performance
Trusting the leader and each other is a powerful force. People feel comfortable to be themselves, to work hard, to succeed together, to...

Sophie Graves
Oct 17, 2023
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Leading Strategically
Leading strategically is like putting a jigsaw together. It's a deliberate play between scanning for key pieces, to stepping back to view...

Sophie Graves
Oct 10, 2023
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Presence
Ever felt like you’re blending into the background, even when you have so much to say? Here's the thing: Presence isn’t about the loudest...

Sophie Graves
Oct 3, 2023
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Why is it so challenging to carve out time for strategic thinking?
Almost every leader agrees on the importance of strategic thinking, but many find it hard to dedicate time to it. Why is there such a gap...

Sophie Graves
Oct 3, 2023
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Want to be happier and productive?
Here’s a super simple way to feel a sense of achievement, boost your mood and get more done every day. This three-step approach has had a...

Sophie Graves
Oct 3, 2023
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Curious about leaving a lasting impression?
As Malcolm Forbes said "Presence is more than just being there." It's about making them stop, look and listen. If you're ready to amplify...

Sophie Graves
Oct 3, 2023
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You don't need a big personality to have 'presence'
Ever felt like you’re blending into the background, even when you have so much to say? Here's the thing: Presence isn’t about the loudest...

Sophie Graves
Sep 26, 2023
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Strategic Space Check
Ever wondered how some leaders manage to stay clear and calm amongst the chaos? Beyond their experience, there's often a key ingredient...

Sophie Graves
Sep 26, 2023
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