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Career resilience. What it is and how to build it.

Career resilience helps you stand out; it brings your team closer to you because they trust you. When they see how you behave, lead, and respond to change or adversity, it’s like they know...
What is resilience?

How many resilient people do you know? And have they made a difference in your life? Spookily, we all think we recognise these people. They appear as leaders, heroes, and inspirational figures helping us...
The ten amazing characteristics of resilient children that we should all learn

Sometimes, I feel like we get dumber as we get older. We focus on being clever. We act like we are experts. We try to look good in front of others. We try to...
A free resiliency quiz

I’ve put together several simple but telling statements that will help you decide whether you are resilient. There are 20 statements presented. Each is scorable from 1 (Strongly Disagree) to 5 (Strongly Agree). Record...
60 – second workouts: How to improve your skills (without breaking out in a sweat!)

Want to learn how to be more resilient without being overwhelmed? I’m with you. As a busy person, I don’t like to add too much to my workload. Even after all these years I...
Overcoming stress: Here are 5 steps to take right now

We all get stressed. I know I do. However, I have spent a lot of time researching how best to deal with the stress in my life. Of course, some stress is good. But...
How to awaken your skills: Your year of quality

Your Year Of Quality When I started my own business, I knew the importance of being resilient. But, it was not until I experienced trauma in my life that I saw the real value...
How to improve your leadership skills: 10 traits to shape your development

Have you attempted to develop your leadership skills by searching the internet? You are not alone. But have you found it challenging to link what you’ve been reading to your own life? Again, I...
Becoming a resilient leader: 10 strategies you should adopt

Do you want to be a resilient leader? You’re not alone. It is something we all ask about. My story is simple I started leading our first company called Oak Innovation after chronic and...
4 steps to resilient leadership: How to increase your leadership skills without trying too hard

Can resilient leadership be learned? The simple answer is YES IT CAN! Want to know what I discovered? Let’s get started. 1. Stay positive Exploring our self-views is challenging. This is because most of...
Taking control of change: How to help your team cope with change

How good are you at helping your teams take control of change? Does your team take on board your suggestions? Let’s be clear, helping others take control of change can be hard to communicate....
How to help your team manage major life-changing events: Understanding emotional reactions to change

Have you ever wondered how to support your team with major life-changing events? Life-changing events often happen without warning. So, we have to be able to respond quickly. And make sure that we keep...
How to create more resilient teams: 6 strategies that your team needs to adopt

When I was growing up, I didn’t think too much about the world of business and companies. In fact, I wasn’t what is now considered as possessing a young entrepreneurial spirit. But I was...
How to become a resilient leader: 8 tactics you can use

What are the best tactics to become a better leader? I recently set out on a mission to find out. Want to know the 8 tactics that I discovered? Let’s get started. 1. Practice...
How to communicate during a period of change: 10 expert tips to make your communications shine

Do you ever worry about communicating a period of change? And when you read your communications, do you wonder am I doing a good enough job? Be honest. Is this something that troubles you?...
6 amazing steps to a more resilient you: The hard lessons I had to learn myself

A few years ago, I had a traumatic encounter with a woman in a market. She suddenly started shouting at me. And making unfounded accusations. I was shocked. Embarrassed. Upset. Even bewildered. I hated...
Learning to be a resilient leader: 8 steps you can take today

You may think becoming a leader is just about getting the job title of leader, shouting a lot and making shockingly accurate decisions. But that’s only in the movies. The Hollywood version. The unmistakable...