by Palena Neale | 3 Apr 2018 | Learning
The importance of thank you People sometimes within their personal and professional lives can forget the importance of saying ‘thank you’. To what extent do you have an attitude of gratitude? How good are you at saying thank you? Not only does this suggest a...
by Palena Neale | 27 Feb 2018 | Coaching
Once upon a time there lived 3 Coaches: Too Nice Coach, Too Direct Coach and Balanced Coach… There lived Goldilocks, a professional in a newly appointed leadership role at Forest Industries. An international company with expanding reach and rapid business...
by Palena Neale | 30 Jan 2018 | Learning
‘It takes just a quick glance, maybe three seconds, for someone to evaluate you when you meet for the first time. In this short time, the other person forms an opinion about you based on your appearance, your body language, your demeanour, your mannerisms, and how you...
by Palena Neale | 22 Jan 2018 | Leadership
In his book, A Culture of Purpose, Christoph Lueneburger states that “the most important challenge for a twenty-first century leader” is to build a ‘culture of purpose’. This goes for the organizational purpose, the leadership’s sense of purpose, and the purpose...
by Palena Neale | 16 Jan 2018 | Learning
Being able to offer effective feedback is a developmental skill that can be attained. It not only can enhance your capability as a leader but it can also assist your colleagues in how they behave amongst one another and how they view themselves as part of your team....