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Space for strategic thinking
The clock keeps ticking, and for many of us, it feels like there's barely a moment to pause and think. But it's not always about having...

Sophie Graves
Sep 19, 2023
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From self-doubt to determination
Ever been on the verge of a new challenge and suddenly negative thoughts creep in, casting a shadow over your confidence? Those unwelcome...

Sophie Graves
Sep 19, 2023
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Ever been haunted by those sneaky little ANTS?
Yep, those Automatic Negative Thoughts that whisper, "you can't" or "you're not good enough." If this is you, the first step is catching...

Sophie Graves
Sep 12, 2023
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High achievers are typically optimists.
Whilst a great trait, the flipside is that you risk biting off more than you, or your team can chew. This can lead to frustration and a...

Sophie Graves
Sep 12, 2023
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Why do some choices feel like a breeze, while others feel like a tricky maze?
We all have our go-to styles when it comes to decision making. Maybe you're the spontaneous adventurer or the meticulous detective. But...

Sophie Graves
Sep 12, 2023
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Opportunity or distraction?
Ever faced a choice that seemed right on paper, but it felt off in reality? Decisions often require more than just logic, however we are...

Sophie Graves
Sep 12, 2023
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Understanding and guiding in leadership
Leadership is as much about understanding as it is about guiding. To guide effectively, you need to establish your baseline in order to...

Sophie Graves
Sep 5, 2023
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Why do some leaders naturally earn trust while others struggle?
Ever asked yourself why do some leaders naturally earn trust while others struggle? Jack Zenger and Joe Folkman from Harvard Business...

Sophie Graves
Sep 5, 2023
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Decoding your team's capability and dynamics
Decoding your team's capability and dynamics can feel like assembling a puzzle in the dark. But here's the thing: -Confidence can mask...

Sophie Graves
Sep 5, 2023
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Life's Too Short
Life’s too short to do work that isn't meaningful and enjoyable. I don't mean that it's perfect everyday, but that our careers should be...

Sophie Graves
Aug 15, 2023
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Undermanagement
‘Undermanagement’ is something I hear about often. Usually due to frustrations with the quality of results, or a perceived lack of...

Sophie Graves
Aug 15, 2023
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Team Assessments
It can be surprisingly difficult to assess your team when you’re in a new leadership role. It’s hard to know who to trust, who to listen...

Sophie Graves
Aug 1, 2023
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Delegate by Design
If you think others won't do things as well as you - you're probably right. This is a common and understandable rationale for avoiding...

Sophie Graves
Aug 1, 2023
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Illusive accountability
Most leaders would welcome more accountability from their teams. They would prefer to be an empowering leader, giving people their trust...

Sophie Graves
Jul 18, 2023
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Team offtrack?
If you’re feeling frustrated or a bit bewildered by your team at the moment, you’re not alone. Things have got a whole lot more...

Sophie Graves
Jul 4, 2023
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What I've noticed from delivering 500+ coaching sessions...
Most people have loads of talent and enormous potential. They have good intent, are working hard and want to make a positive impact, but...

Sophie Graves
Jul 4, 2023
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Are your best and brightest OK?
Have you thought about the critical people in your team that you’d be lost without? Those who would significantly impact the business if...

Sophie Graves
Jun 20, 2023
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Personality clash?
There will always be people in the workplace who are tricky to deal with. People who are harder to connect to. Who don’t seem to care,...

Sophie Graves
Jun 6, 2023
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Making strategy stick
Operationalising strategy can be tough. The planning phase is fabulous until it gets lost in the day-to-day chaos of work life and loses...

Sophie Graves
May 30, 2023
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Managing nerves under pressure
Yesterday, I facilitated a session with talented leaders from across Asia on responding to challenging questions from clients or internal...

Sophie Graves
May 23, 2023
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