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 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...
by joblakeleytraining | Apr 25, 2025 | Articles, Businesses
Okay, the title is a little misleading. Of course soft skills training works—if it didn’t, I’d be out of a job! But here’s the problem: it’s often treated like a last resort. A desperate attempt to fix a team that’s already in free fall. By the time a course is...
by joblakeleytraining | Apr 23, 2025 | Articles, Businesses
Last week, something surprising happened: my walk-obsessed dog refused to go for a walk. Cookie, my chocolate Labrador, usually sprints to the door the second I touch her lead, tail wagging like a metronome on overdrive. But this time? Nope. She flopped to the floor...
by joblakeleytraining | Mar 26, 2025 | Articles, Businesses
Yesterday, while heavy rain was battering at my windows, and the wind was howling through the cracks, I did what any sensible person would do—scrolled through social media. The first thing I saw? My friend’s bronzed toes, dangling over the edge of an infinity pool,...
by joblakeleytraining | Mar 26, 2025 | Articles, Businesses
Last week, I was at a dinner party when one of the guests—a friend of a friend—started sharing a story about their recent promotion. They spoke with such ease and self-assurance, casually throwing in details about their new responsibilities and the exciting challenges...
