by Palena Neale | 20 Mar 2020 | Mentoring
This mentoring program is of great help especially for young people because it helps us find our way on our own. We don’t necessarily have the time, energy or someone to talk to about our concerns and help resolve them; which can damage our work; but with this...
by Palena Neale | 10 Jul 2018 | Learning
Most of us have struggled with assertiveness at some time or another in our personal and/or professional roles. If you are introverted, or female, or from certain self-effacing cultures, there is a higher possibility of you being perceived as unassertive – which can...
by Palena Neale | 11 Jun 2018 | Leadership, Learning
“We all need people who will give us feedback: that’s how we improve.” Bill Gates Have you ever given what you believe to be well thought out, developmental feedback with good intent, sensed it to be well delivered and then have had it fall flat, or worse be poorly...
by Palena Neale | 17 Apr 2018 | Leadership
I am an introvert, can introverts learn how to be charismatic? Can I build charisma, and if so, how? I am a technical expert, do I really need to worry about charisma? The short answer – yes, to all! In my experience as a coach specialising in working...
by Palena Neale | 20 Mar 2018 | Leadership
Harvard Business School professor, Rakesh Khurana, stated that company directors selecting CEOs are impressed by charismatic candidates. And, to an extent, isn’t everyone? Many rock stars and successful actors have charisma – inspiring enthusiastic followers....