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The Rock: Difficult Person Type 8

Why do some colleagues feel impossible to shift!? This article explains the Rock type and how to work with them more productively.

The Scary Specialist – Difficult Person Type 1

Someone can be brilliant at their job and still drive people out. Meet the Scary Specialist: the expert whose blunt criticism and high standards often undermines teams.

Why People Become Difficult at Work

Four workplace pressures can combine into a “perfect storm” that makes good people seem difficult to work with. It’s rarely about bad intent — it’s about stress, self-doubt and inflexibility.

Gen Z Are Lazy? The Leadership Mistake Behind a Persistent Myth

We keep hearing that Gen Z "... are Lazy". BUT, the data says otherwise. This isn’t a people problem – it’s a leadership one. Stop complaining about Gen Z - and start leading them better!

‘Excess’ Stress Strategy: When Dealing with Pressure Goes Wrong – Difficult People Types 4, 5, and 6

When pressure hits, some people double down and try harder at all costs. What once worked now creates conflict and blocks progress. Here’s how an EXCESS stress strategy turns the Driving Force, Revolutionary and Empire Builder into difficult colleagues.

The Worrier – Difficult Person Type 7

Some people are so worried about mistakes that they end up causing them! Meet The Worrier - a classic workplace micromanager who double-checks everything and still drops the ball.

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The Golden Rule for Great Working Relationships

Ever thought workplace harmony could boil down to one simple rule? Sometimes, it's just that straightforward. Discover my golden mantra!

Unlocking the Boardroom: How Coaching transforms you for the C-Suite

Unlocking the boardroom isn't just talent — it's WHOLE shifts in mindset. Discover the changes you need to get into the C-Suite.

Better Team Communications

Boost team chats with a classic model: active listening, feedback, shared meaning. It's how they understand, not just what you say!

What a Positive Workplace Culture Should Actually Be About

Positive culture isn't about table football or pizza. It's fixing what's broken, owning mistakes, celebrating success, and offering help.

Overcoming the Barriers to Personal Growth

Overcoming the barriers to personal growth: Seek feedback, acknowledge incongruence, define clear outcomes, and never stop experimenting.
A first-aid backpack on the ground in a forest setting with mountains in the distance. Used as a metaphor for applying the principles of Dr ABC to managing high-pressure decisions at work

The Dr ABC of Managing High-Pressure Decisions – an Emergency Response Guide

If you need to manage a high-pressure decision at work, here's my first-aid guide, using the principles of Dr ABC and applying them to great leadership.

Research Highlight: The Impact of Coaching on Team Performance

Discover how coaching can transform your team! Recent research shows it significantly boosts performance, productivity, and communication.

10 Key Strategies for Growing Effective Teams

Discover the top 10 strategies for building effective teams in my latest article and help grow your team to their full potential

Closing the Gap: My Opinion on Conquering Imposter Syndrome at Work

Unmasking Imposter Syndrome: my view on how to close the gap between reality and undefined standards - and conquer self-doubt together.

Managing Difficult Conversations at Work

Equip yourself to manage difficult conversations at work effectively and compassionately with this comprehensive step-by-step guide

Charting the Course to High Team Performance: Insights from a Groundbreaking Study

Ever wondered how average teams become star performers? A fascinating new study reveals surprising insights! ⭐️

Learning from Legends: Five Timeless Strategies for Goal Setting and Achievement

Discover goal-setting strategies from Einstein, da Vinci, Gandhi, Jobs, and Kahlo in my latest blog post. Whose footsteps will you follow?