A key part of the importance of workplace psychology is recognising that your peers are not perfect, and better yet – you don’t need to be either. This can feel particularly tough for many of my clients, female leaders in STEM. They have worked hard to set themselves apart their whole career. 1. How likely is it that […]
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Workplace psychology techniques are vital to have, particularly if you work in challenging situations where things can go quickly ‘wrong’. A key to getting through these moments is to avoid a downward spiral with your colleagues. You can do this by switching the ‘negative’ of any situation into an ‘opportunity’. This will save wasted time, making you
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Meeting a new person at work, at a networking event or at an interview can be a challenge. But this vital piece of office communication is easier if you go deep, even from the first ‘How are you?’. When I wrote Beyond the Boys’ Club I was reminded of this when I first met Eileen Brown. I interviewed
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Micro-aggressions can be hard to describe after the incident, but you know the feeling when you experience them. They are the tiny cuts that drain you of energy over time. They happen all around us and are vital for modern leaders to recognise. As a leader, it’s all the more important to ensure you are not
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I always advocate taking on a challenge, but managing expectations is vital. After all, challenges can make a career. But failing to perform a miracle isn’t on you, it’s in the way you negotiate expectations and get the support you’ll need. Here’s 3 ways how: 1. Don’t over-deliver to your boss, by under-delivering to yourself! A
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