Podcasts really came in to their own during lockdown, the perfect antidote to Zoom fatigue. And I thought, “Why not?” I was no stranger to sharing my experiences to guide and inspire other people. So truthfully, starting my podcast – Events That Made Me – wasn’t too far outside my comfort zone. It was just a different approach. And it …
The Oxford Dictionary defines encouragement as “the action of giving someone support, confidence, or hope”. And, as a professional mentor, that inspires me. In fact, National Day of Encouragement on 12th September has got me thinking about why encouragement is such a powerful part of the mentoring process. You see, I’m genuinely passionate about people. I’d have been in the …
Humans are creatures of habit. We create rituals that feel familiar. Find comfort in well-known surroundings. And are programmed to thrive in repetitive behaviours that make us feel safe. None more so than in the world of work. This preference for familiarity is more commonly referred to as the comfort zone. A place of low stress levels, where we feel …