Maybe it’s time to stop kidding ourselves that we’re proficient multi-taskers and keep focused on what we really want to achieve…

15 minutes, what can you do in 15 minutes? You can achieve more than you think if you give yourself the chance. Sounds simple doesn’t it? But it can be surprisingly difficult to focus exclusively on one task without getting distracted by the endless, competing calls upon your attention – email, social media, 24/7 news… … Continue reading Maybe it’s time to stop kidding ourselves that we’re proficient multi-taskers and keep focused on what we really want to achieve…

Create a space to listen and value all stories, even the ones that make you feel uncomfortable…

Create a space to listen and value all stories, even the ones that make you feel uncomfortable. If people are having repeated negative dialogue around something, there is likely to be some element of truth around it. If life has taught me something, it’s good to be honest, having difficult conversations can be hard, but … Continue reading Create a space to listen and value all stories, even the ones that make you feel uncomfortable…

#TipTuesday – Coaching and Facilitating

In coaching and facilitating, the desire to add value, help or say something useful can get in the way of actually doing those things. Without realising it, we can become focussed on ourselves rather than the other person, instantly undermining everything we hope to offer. What I often hear from people coaching and facilitating is … Continue reading #TipTuesday – Coaching and Facilitating

#MondayMotivation – feeling stressed at work?

#MondayMotivation – feeling stressed at work and it’s only Monday? We have all had days and weeks where it feels never ending, the stress levels rise, and you live for the weekend. This can put additional pressure on you, your team and business – testing relationships to their limits. So how can you maintain a … Continue reading #MondayMotivation – feeling stressed at work?

How do we ensure discrimination is never something we inadvertently promote?…

To help us understand each other, human beings develop the ability to make thousands of micro assumptions about the way people look, sound, behave and live their lives. These assumptions can be incredibly helpful and are perfectly natural in navigating our world, however, they aren’t always accurate, can lead us into stereotyping and unconscious bias. This … Continue reading How do we ensure discrimination is never something we inadvertently promote?…

We have the power to enable positive change.

Everyone has the power to enable positive change. Together, we celebrate diversity and advocate equality. TWBC's values are an intrinsic element of everything we do, from our CEO to our consultants, we all share the same moral values and ethics. Every conversation counts Everything is possible Everything can be better Every action can add value … Continue reading We have the power to enable positive change.

An Application of Positive Psychology

This week’s blog focusses on the power of positive psychology. Michael, a talented and passionate team member of TWBC also runs a small business running cycle holidays and training camps in Mallorca. Below he describes how he actively uses Appreciative Inquiry to empower and enable positive change. I have a passion for cycling and have … Continue reading An Application of Positive Psychology