This is a powerful and timely book. As the cover says, ‘What you say or don’t say can have life-defining consequences for yourself and those around you. ‘Speak Up’ helps you navigate power differences so you can talk confidently and enable others to be heard.’
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This year, we have seen an increasing focus on the importance of nature on our mental as well as physical health, with governments encouraging us to get outside for the good of our health. We’ve had the opportunity to see and hear nature up close with fewer vehicles on the road and a reduction in air traffic. So, for me this book came at just the right time.
Read MoreOn concentration and distraction - how's it been for you?
When the lockdown in the UK began, I shared a post about concentration and distraction. This has been one of my most popular posts. This continues to be a topic of discussion, probably because we are continuing to deal with the change. So, how are things more than a month on and what’s been helping since that original post?
Read MoreFive reminders from the other side of the world on how clear communication in times of change, can make all the difference
From my experience of communicating through any form of change, clarity in the messages we share and the way we share them, really makes all the difference,. Being clear helps people better understand what’s happening, what they need to do and what things mean for them. A recent example shared by my stepdaughter in New Zealand has been a timely reminder of how communicating clearly can make all the difference.
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