Giving feedback to someone is something we dread. But it doesn’t need to be this way. We have the power to change our perception of the message we’re giving. In turn, our approach will change, resulting in a much more productive and positive conversation. Have a listen to Tom & Alex discuss the ways we […] The post Why Does Giving Feedback Feel So Difficult? appeared first on Excel.

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Why Does Giving Feedback Feel So Difficult?

It’s all in the title…this week’s podcast focuses around the fears, which no one talks about, with regards to leadership. We all have setbacks and weaknesses, but there’s no reason to hide these in shame. On the contrary, there’s strength in showing these vulnerabilities. So why do so many of us hold back? Tom & […] The post Addressing Your Fears About Vulnerable Leadership appeared first on Excel.

Addressing Your Fears About Vulnerable Leadership

In this week’s blog, Tom & Alex discuss the importance of vulnerability for those in leadership positions. This pivotal trait is gaining traction however is still a daunting aspect for a leader. Have a listen to understand why displaying vulnerability is so critical to gain the respect of your team and hopefully help you work […] The post Why Vulnerability Is One Of Your Greatest Strengths As A Leader appeared first on Excel.

Why Vulnerability Is One Of Your Greatest Strengths As A Leader

It’s great to be able to say yes. But sometimes saying yes is detrimental to you and you don’t want to let people down. Tom & Alex discuss the power of saying No to avoid unnecessary burnout and having to take dreaded U-turns. Based on the blog – Why It’s More Important To Learn To Say […] The post Why It’s Important To Learn To Say No appeared first on Excel.

Why It’s Important To Learn To Say No

‘I’m not a creative person’ … Have you ever said this? Or has anyone ever said this to you? In this week’s podcast, Tom & Alex bust the myth of people thinking they’re not creative and open our minds to just how varied creativity can be. Based on the blog 6 Ways To Boost Your […] The post Boost Your Creative Thinking Podcast appeared first on Excel.

Boost Your Creative Thinking Podcast

This week, Tom and Alex dissect the benefits of setting up your office outdoors. Based on the blog Working Alfresco? Your Guide To Outdoor Office Bliss. Thanks, Tom, Alex and the Excel Team             About Excel Communications      Excel Communications is a learning and development consultancy based near London in the U.K. For […] The post Working Alfresco Podcast appeared first on Excel.

Working Alfresco Podcast

Tom and Alex discuss everyday learning this week, based off our previous blog post 7 Tips To Upgrade The Things You Learn Everyday   Supporting Links: Excel’s Website: www.excel-communications.com 7 tips to upgrade your learning everyday blog: https://www.excel-communications.com/7-tips-to-upgrade-the-things-you-learn-everyday/ Murderous Meer Cats: https://crimereads.com/the-most-murderous-mammals-adventures-from-the-dark-side-of-science/#:~:text=About%20one%20in%20five%20meerkats,the%20deadliest%20conflict%20in%20history.) Stressed tomato plants –  https://www.dailymail.co.uk/sciencetech/article-7773333/Plants-emit-ultrasonic-scream-stems-cut-water-short-supply.html Podcasts (Apple) – https://podcasts.apple.com/gb/podcast/learn-grow-succeed-leadership-podcast/id1435143989 Podcasts (Spotify) – https://open.spotify.com/show/42TQVldh60xbZsYescCG0o […] The post What You Can Learn From Everyday Learning appeared first on Excel.

What You Can Learn From Everyday Learning

Intro Hello. Thanks for tuning in to learn, grow, succeed. The leadership podcast with me, Tom Hallett. This podcast is all about providing you insights and tips to help you on your journey towards exceptional leadership. Tom Hello, and welcome back to the Learn, Grow, Succeed Leadership podcast. It’s Tom here and thank you so […] The post Getting Comfortable With Discomfort appeared first on Excel.

Getting Comfortable With Discomfort

Tom: Hi guys and welcome back to the learn, grow, succeed, leadership podcast. Thank you so much for joining us again this week. Over the last month or so you’ve been treated to a few new formats of the podcast where we had Katherine and Karin talking about mentoring in more of an interview format, […] The post How To Instantly Stop Negative Thoughts And Grow A More Positive Mindset Podcast appeared first on Excel.

How To Instantly Stop Negative Thoughts And Grow A More Positive Mindset Podcast

Kathryn: Hi there, this is Kathryn from the Learn, Grow Succeed podcast. In today’s podcast we’ll be following on from the last episode on mentoring in the second of this two-part series, if you haven’t listened to that episode yet, now is a great time to pause and go back an episode. And that episode […] The post The Mentoring Series: Part 2 – Top Tips For Mentees appeared first on Excel.

The Mentoring Series: Part 2 – Top Tips For Mentees

Hi there. This is Kathryn from the Learn, Grow, Succeed podcast. In today’s podcast, we’ll be taking a look at mentoring in the first of a two-part series. In both episodes we’ll be exploring practical tips for both mentors in part one, and mentees in part two. So both of you are making the most […] The post The Mentoring Series: Part 1 – Top Tips For Mentors appeared first on Excel.

The Mentoring Series: Part 1 – Top Tips For Mentors

Hi, It’s Tom here from Excel Communications.  I know it‘s an understatement but what a weird few months its been!   Since the middle of March here at Excel, we have continued to support our learning and development clients across the globe, and we have achieved this in several ways.  Let me explain.  We are moving our in-person learning programmes […] The post What Value Can a Learning and Development Consultancy Add? appeared first on Excel.

What Value Can a Learning and Development Consultancy Add?

Hi, It’s Kathryn here from Excel Communications.  Something a little different this time – on the 8th of this month, it’s International Women Day, so in this video, I’m going to talk you through three essential strategies for all budding female leaders out there.  Now, having a y chromosome shouldn’t dictate whether or not you will make a great leader. Your ability depends on individual strengths and […] The post 3 Essentials for Budding Female Leaders appeared first on Excel.

3 Essentials for Budding Female Leaders

Intro   Hello everyone, this is Tom Hallett from the Learn Grow Succeed Podcast.   Today‘s podcast is all about developing your team in our current pandemic–driven world – a topic that many leaders will be thinking about right now.  Will the traditional ways of training and development still be relevant in the post–pandemic business world, or will there be a need for new methodology or practises?  And […] The post How To Develop Your People In a Post Pandemic World Podcast appeared first on Excel.

How To Develop Your People In a Post Pandemic World Podcast

Hi, It’s Tom here from Excel Communications on the LGS pod.   Today I want to talk to you all about training – but specifically about the importance of length when it comes to training sessions.  As a leader, it can be tempting to want to cram your training sessions full of the knowledge you know your team will benefit […] The post Why Short Training Improves Knowledge Retention appeared first on Excel.

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