This thought has been running through my head during the holiday period.

Ego is a killer. It stops us having the humility to learn new skills and go through the discomfort of learning something new. Don't let your ego get in the way of growing. Continuous learning is the only way that we will stay relevant in this ever-changing marketplace.

On last weeks presentation skills course, we talked about the importance of ensuring your butterflies were flying in formation so that they kept you in a heightened resourceful state rather than destroyed you.

How do we realise our potential? Get clear on the one small piece of behaviour that you need to do differently from today in order to reach your potential. Not tomorrow, next week or when you come back from holiday. #learning #juicingthelemon #behaviour #potential

Howard Schultz, the former CEO of Starbucks suggests the most important leadership characteristic is to allow yourself to be vulnerable by asking for help when you need it. When was the last time that you asked for help? #learning #potential #askingquestions #juicingthelemon

The stop, look, and listen road safety message we learned as kids is just as relevant as adults when used in the context of communication. What else do you do for effective communication? #communication #listening #juicingthelemon

The greatest leaders ensure we bring our best selves to work. What do you believe are the attributes of the most effective leaders? #leadership #learning #motivation #juicingthelemon

A great way to manage the fight or flight alarm which often drags us into a passive or aggressive behaviour is to focus on our breathing. Slowing down your breathing is a quick way to soothe the anxiety symptoms. #stress #assertiveness #anxiety

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If you would like to share your "One Great Question" as part of this feature, please connect and let me know: 1. Your favorite question 2. Why this is such an effective question? #juicingthelemon #coaching #performancemanagement #questions

Why is this a powerful question? * Often the first problem is not the real issue. * The term "for you" makes it more personal & prompts deeper thought. * Calms a conversation hijacked by negative emotion #juicingthelemon #coaching #performancemanagement #questions

The question "What does great support look like for you?", gives a person the chance to take responsibility to ask for what they need. People shrug off the question "Can I help you?", don't ask for what they need & become resentful. #coaching #performancemanagement

As someone who loves the sea and is in heaven whenever there are dolphins are around the boat, this made me smile this morning. #happyfriday #juicingthelemon abcn.ws/2FnfTgj lnkd.in/gPm63Mf

As a passionate sailor and someone who is in awe everytime dolphins swim around the boat and keep us company, this video made me smile this morning. Beautiful footage! #happyfriday #juicingthelemon lnkd.in/gRq6nVT

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