Human skills.
Practical perspectives.

Before asking “What can I do now?”, try “Who do I want to be?” Janet reflects on navigating change without losing sight of yourself.

When something turns out harder than you expected, how do you keep going? A windy beach and Janet’s first workshop offer a place to start.

The thought of a difficult first step can feel worse than taking it. A wet morning walk offers three ways to stop waiting and begin.

19 December 2025

Your AI Executive Coach

AI Prompt of the Week: Your Personal Executive Coach

Most AI coaching prompts give you advice. This one actually coaches you. It asks questions, reflects back what it hears, and helps you find your own way forward — one thoughtful question at a time.

25 November 2025

Job Interview Preparation Coaching

Got an interview coming up? Before you spend hours googling “common interview questions,” try this powerful interactive prompt instead.

19 November 2025

Preparing for High-Stakes Conversations – The REAL Dialogue Planner

Some conversations matter more than others. When the stakes are high, emotions are running strong, and you know there are fundamentally different perspectives at play, winging it isn’t an option. These are the conversations that can transform relationships and outcomes – or damage them irreparably.

13 November 2025

The Adaptive Communication Coach

Ever noticed how some colleagues just “get” each other whilst others seem to constantly miss the mark?
You think you’re being clear and they look confused. You’re trying to be thorough and they seem impatient. You’re building rapport and they want you to get to the point?

5 November 2025

Delegation That Actually Works – The Delegation Conversation Builder

Most managers know they should delegate more. Few know how to delegate well.
The difference isn’t about finding time to hand things off. It’s about having the right conversation—one that’s tailored to the person you’re delegating to, clear about expectations, and sets up both of you for success.

18 October 2025

Preparing for your next Performance Review

The FT reported this week that JPMorgan now offers staff an AI chatbot to help write performance reviews
Like many other important conversations at work this is one where some extra skills and ‘know-how’ can really help you.

19 September 2025

Winning Hearts and Minds – Maximum Impact Presenting and Influencing

Ever notice how some presentations land perfectly whilst others fall flat?
The difference isn’t usually what you’re saying. It’s how well you’re influencing.