Here's an idea worth playing with

In this episode, we explore what it really takes to create a true learning culture inside an organisation.

Not just training programmes or box-ticking courses, but learning as a shared behaviour that…

What are the timeless skills that make someone invaluable and successful at work?

In this episode, I break down the five core “Trade Skills” — persistence, facing facts, risk management, hands-on lea…

Crafting a Winning Conference Talk Proposal - and getting it selected

Want to share your expertise on a conference stage but feel stuck at the Call for Papers submission process? You're not alone! Get…

Public speaking at conferences or events, and even at work, can be a joyful experience. 

However, a major reason I hear from people who are hesitant to take that first step towards public speaking is …

This is episode 5 of 5, of the Releasing Agility mini series, where I share the model and how it works. 

This episode of about learning and making ourselves, and the business, better

The model is desig…

This is episode 4 of 5, of the Releasing Agility mini series, where I share the model and how it works. 

This episode of about building routines and habits - that lead to the painted picture.

The model…

This is episode 3 of 5, of the Releasing Agility mini series, where I share the model and how it works. 

This episode of about building the team to get it done.

The model is designed to get leaders and…

This is episode 2 of 5, of the Releasing Agility mini series, where I share the model and how it works. 

This episode of about leaning into the current reality of your business - and building a strate…

This is episode 1 of 5, of the Releasing Agility mini series, where I share the model and how it works. 

This episode of about writing a story about the future - a painted picture.

The model is designe…

In this episode I share the idea of a book being written about the business you work in. That book started on the first day of the business - and continues to be written every single day. It's theref…

In this episode I share 10 Elements of a powerful workshop. These are ideas I think are worth playing with. No absolutes, just 10 elements that I apply to my award winning workshops. They may work fo…

In this episode I introduce the idea of Biophilic Design; designing workspaces to include more nature and natural elements. I dig into some of the science and see whether a "more natural" workspace h…

In today's cast and post I'm introducing a model of leisure time from the 1920's! 

I'll introduce the Netflix challenge (a dysfunctional game being played at a workplace) and explain how I draw connec…

I am in Zurich, capturing the sounds of the city - and also sharing 3 helpful ways to frame any conversation about value. We often need executive buy-in, support or air cover for our work, but many p…

Hi,

I hope you are doing well. Welcome to another Here’s An Idea Worth Playing With (HAIWPW). The weekly audio show about ideas that I think are worth playing with.

I recorded this at lunch today, afte…

In this episode I talk about using your calendar wisely by time blocking but offer some caution - simply filling your calendar with "stuff" often doesn't take account of your energy and attention. So…

In this episode I share ideas on dealing with email, why it won't go away and how we can still get our job done without being distracted by email. 

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In this episode I share why the right deadlines can really drive momentum and help us get things done. Without deadlines work could meander on and we also can't hold ourselves accountable. 

Deadlines …

In this episode I explain why visualising your work is the first step to prioritising it, controlling it, talking about it and making trade offs about it. After you see it all, and you stop crying at…