by joblakeleytraining | Jun 2, 2025 | Articles, Individuals
Have you ever found yourself totally baffled by how a colleague works?You’re ready to roll, they’re still planning. You want clarity, they want creativity. You’re chasing results, they’re flagging risks. And suddenly, you’re wondering: Are we even on the same planet?...
by joblakeleytraining | May 23, 2025 | Articles, Businesses
“You’re not listening to me!” That’s what my 13-year-old son muttered under his breath yesterday. And the truth is… he was right. Despite over 20 years of coaching others and teaching others how to coach, where listening is a core skill, in that moment – I...
by joblakeleytraining | May 22, 2025 | Articles, Individuals
Have you ever been at work and felt unheard? You raise a concern… and get cut off with a quick solution. You try to explain something important… and the topic gets changed. You bring something up… and it’s dismissed or downplayed. It’s frustrating. And after a while,...
by joblakeleytraining | May 19, 2025 | Articles, Individuals
Ever felt completely shut down at work when you share an idea? That’s exactly what happened to Craig. He was new to the team, full of energy, and ready to add value. He spotted a way to improve something and spoke up. Again and again. But no one listened. And worse...
by joblakeleytraining | May 19, 2025 | Articles, Businesses
As an external consultant, I often get brought in to resolve workplace tension. And more often than not, leaders assume the issue is about communication, prioritisation, or process. But the truth is, it’s almost never about that. Here’s a recent example. The Surface...
