Mel writes a weekly blog, where she shares her tools, strategies and insights on how to lead, communicate and connect in a way that creates sustained engagement and real results.
Do you self-sabotage?
Overcoming imposter syndrome and self-sabotage can sometimes feel impossible, but it can be done!
We can all be leaders.
Leadership is about positively guiding, motivating, and influencing others. And we all have the capacity to do this.
Reflecting on 17 years in business & the art of decision-making.
Decision-making involves self-awareness, self-confidence, critical thinking, and emotional regulation. It’s no surprise that decision-making is one of the most difficult things most leaders have to do.
Setting boundaries or quiet quitting?
One of the ways we can address quiet quitting is by setting boundaries. We need to be setting boundaries at work so our people aren’t being pushed to the limit.
From overwhelm to action: defeat procrastination today!
It can be hard to overcome procrastination caused by overwhelm but it can be done. Here are a few suggestions.
Are you also feeling overwhelmed?
Staying in a state of overwhelm can lead to a heap of bad stuff happening. If you’re feeling overwhelmed, here are four things you can do immediately.
Unlocking the power of perception: why others see you differently
How do other people see you? And in what instances do people tend to see you in a more positive light than you see yourself?
Neuroscience Hacks for Unstoppable Productivity!
Over the last quarter I’ve been focusing a lot on improving my personal productivity. I have a lot that I want to achieve this year, and if I don’t give myself the space and energy needed to focus, it won’t happen.
A big (spoiler-free) lesson from Ted Lasso
Are you moving towards better or are you striving for perfection?
6 signs it’s time to review your boundaries
We need boundaries to be healthy, happy and to live the life we want.
How I’m using ChatGPT as a productivity tool
ChatGPT is saving me loads of time, as well as helping me generate ideas for a couple of new projects I’m going to launch soon.
7 productivity hacks to help you get more done.
It’s amazing what you can achieve when you put your mind to it. Here are some of my favourite productivity hacks.
How do you manage your distractions?
Most of us are more distracted than ever. Which begs the question – is technology a tool or a distraction or both? And how can we make it work for us?
Taking time to clear your mind.
Taking time to clear our minds can help us create mental space, allowing us to process our thoughts and emotions more effectively.
5 energy-boosting hacks.
Prioritising self-care will go a long way towards helping you boost your short and long term energy levels.
Your boundaries are protecting your future self.
I often wonder what my life would be like today if I had had better boundaries in place in my 20s.
3 networking skills I learned from the dog beach.
Networking, or mingling with strangers, is a skill, and something that comes naturally to very few people.
What does success look like to you?
What success looks like for me is unlikely to be what it looks like for you. And what it looks like today will probably be different from what it looked like 5, 10, 20 years ago, or will look like in the future.
You get out what you put in.
Using ChatGPT is a lot like leadership. You get out what you put in. The effort and resources you invest will go a long way towards determining the results you achieve.