Mick Spiers

Talking about the Human Design G Centre that is related to love, direction and identity. Today, I focus on the subject of identity… we live in a world that conditions us to define who we are, but some people are here to have a fluid identify that changes from day to day or moment to moment. For the open and undefined G Centre beings, their environment and the people they surround themselves with greatly impacts their wellbeing. Check out my video and type “YES” if you want to know more about your Human Design blueprint. I will send you a link. #humandesign #wellbeing #mindset #identity

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On Jenga, restructures and leadership. If you've ever played Jenga, you'll know how hard it progressively gets, to keep the tower standing and growing taller, while removing blocks from the tower. It seems pretty easy at the start till it is not! At a certain point, you run out of blocks to remove without bringing down the whole tower. Turns out restructures have similar traits. The initial ones pass off as 'right sizing' till you reach a point where the chop, chop, choppity chop approach just doesn't work any longer. In such times, it is worth pausing and contemplating how long can you play this habitual choppy game? At some point you've got to replace the habit. But replacing it requires you to see the real problems! It requires you to see: - Broken systems (and I don't mean embarking on a technology / AI junket) - Archaic / overcomplicated / out of sync processes. - Blocked lines of communication between individuals, teams, leadership. - Constant fires that seem more like features than issues. - A collection of delayed decisions that could fill a library. - Toxic behaviours and preferential treatments The list could go on, but you get the point. This requires real leadership. The alternative is normalized systemic apathy. The choice is yours! #leadership #progress

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"Companies cannot create a purpose or mission statement and then call their work done." 👏 By far one of the best resources I've seen on organisational alignment to Purpose, Mission, Values and Strategy. ❤️ What I love best - it centres the role of strong communication! This is a comprehensive resource taking a whole-organisation, strategic view - highly recommended for senior leaders. Grateful for your excellent thought leadership Lisa Hannum and Beehive Strategic Communication team. #cultureandstrategy #valuesalignment #organizationalpurpose https://lnkd.in/gs2DpuUk

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"My leadership coaching journey with Jacqui has been and continues to be one of the greatest journeys of my career - and of my life. And that is coming from someone who has been on some pretty incredible journeys in her time!" A Supercharge your Resilient Leadership client. It's coming! A group leadership development programme starting in October. Only four to each group. Let me know if you would like the details before I share with my wider network. #resilientleaderselements #resilientleadership #2025 #investinyourself #icfcoach

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The Power of Intentional Listening in High-Stakes Escalations 🎧 Picture this: A week before Christmas, the director of a critical customer is under immense pressure. Their concern? Ensuring our support team can respond quickly and efficiently in case of an outage during the high-stakes holiday period. As the director outlined their needs, our lead support engineer explained the technical fixes we'd implement if an issue arose. But something was off. The director wasn't looking for technical details—they wanted assurance that our processes could minimize downtime and provide swift resolutions. 💡 The Shift: Recognizing this disconnect, I asked, "What does success look like for you if an outage occurs?" That simple question helped uncover the genuine concern: streamlined support and seamless communication during a crisis. By actively listening and aligning the conversation to their priorities, we reassured the customer that we understood their needs. The result? Renewed confidence in our team and a strengthened partnership moving forward. 🚀 Key Takeaways for B2B Leaders: 1️⃣ Listen Beyond the Words: Understand the underlying concerns behind customer requests. 2️⃣ Ask Clarifying Questions: Dive deeper to align with their true priorities. 3️⃣ Show You're Listening: Use their feedback to tailor your response and action plan. Intentional listening isn't just a skill; it's a strategy for building trust and solving the real problems customers face. 🎯 Your Turn: How do you practice active listening in high-pressure customer situations? What strategies have worked for you? Share your insights in the comments below! #LeadershipDevelopment #CustomerEscalation #ActiveListening #CustomerTrust #B2BLeadership

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You can’t solve a dynamics problem with a mechanics solution. Mandating working in the office won’t improve culture or performance. I’ve read with interest a couple of high-profile organisations mandating people return to the office. It reminds me of a big push for open-plan workspaces to encourage collaboration. The result? People put in their earphones so they didn’t have to hear or talk to each other. Our belief is the Dynamics drive the Mechanics. To improve culture or collaboration, you need to focus on the behaviour. Importantly, are our senior leaders role modelling and truly valuing by prioritising that behaviour? To solve a dynamics problem you need a dynamics focus.

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Was awesome to reconnect with my great close friend from Oz🇦🇺 on the parrsitivity podcast @theuntoldstorytold We talked about multiple things, from the work we do, to mindset, role models, energy and much more! ✨🎙️😎 Saliha Wazirzada - Full episode out soon on your favourite podcast platform! #podcastlife #podcast #podcasting #goodvibes #deepthoughts #makeithappen #deepthoughts

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Do you feel supported by your network? I spoke at the Industrial Network Group 10th Anniversary last week and in reflection, I am in awe of the connectivity that led up to the awesome event: ➡️ Walker McKay was invited to speak at the event and connected me with Andrea Sipka to be a speaker too (she and Chris Simmons said yes to making it possible!) ‣ I’ve been connected with Chris for 6 years and we finally got the opportunity to partner together ‣ I’ve known Walker for 13 years and we finally got the opportunity to ‘share the stage’ together ➡️ John Godwin videoed our sessions so we could have professional footage to use for new speaker sizzle/demo reels in our businesses ‣ I’ve known John since 2020 and he has since launched his own company so it was fun to partner together! ➡️ Chelsey Ashford photographed our sessions so we could have professional photos to use for our businesses too ‣ I’ve known Chelsey for years and this was our first time partnering together where we could both see each other in action and leverage each other’s talents THIS is why I love what I do. Living out my company motto “Connect with Purpose,” appreciating how our relationships intertwine and how we can benefit from each other’s expertise to impact others. What a fun way to do life! How are you supporting your network? What ways can you connect with purpose this week? #linkedintips #professionalspeaker #connectwithpurpose

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The final pillar that supports the Better Business approach we've adopted at Acceler8... is Community. It's: Community Engagement: Actively participating in local communities, contributing to their wellbeing through volunteer work, partnerships, and initiatives that support local economic growth and development. Sustainability Initiatives: Committing to sustainable practices that minimise our environmental impact, from reducing waste and conserving energy to sourcing ethically and supporting biodiversity. Social Responsibility: Upholding our ambition to contribute positively to society by supporting chosen charitable causes, and using our business as a force for good to inspire change and make a meaningful impact. In short... doing #BetterBusiness. I want to leave the world, and the world of work, better than I found it.

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Emotional Healing and Revitalisation. 𝐇𝐞𝐬𝐭𝐞𝐫 𝐬𝐡𝐚𝐫𝐞𝐬 𝐡𝐞𝐫 𝐑𝐞𝐯𝐢𝐭𝐚𝐥𝐢𝐬𝐞 𝐞𝐱𝐩𝐞𝐫𝐢𝐞𝐧𝐜𝐞 Hester felt stuck. She felt like she was standing in front of a wall. She said, "It's like you're on a hamster wheel and you can't get off". 🐹 Hester's experience of 𝐜𝐨𝐚𝐜𝐡𝐢𝐧𝐠 𝐰𝐢𝐭𝐡 𝐓𝐫𝐚𝐜𝐲 You go through different emotions with this program. You feel very energised and revitalised, in certain sessions, like facing your fear and doing the things that are hard work. Some things makes you a little bit teary and introspective. Tracy was very kind and caring through that, so she brought me out the other side as well to feel revitalized after we've done the hard sessions. ⚖️As an Executive Coach and Medical Herbalist, I integrate evidence based health protocols into my coaching sessions to ensure my clients not only lead effectively but also maintain their well-being. This holistic approach helps managers, executives, and professionals stay at their peak performance, even during challenging times. 🔋 Do you feel like you're on a hamster wheel and you can't get off? Are you ready for something different? I’ve got space for one special person to join me in my bespoke 9-week 1on1 coaching experience. If you are interested, let's jump on a call and see if we would be a great fit. Your link to book a call is in the comments.

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Who doesn't love a great story. They connect to our emotions, they pull us in, they grab our attention, making us want more. Stories are a powerful intervention when it comes to changing organisational behaviours. Bad stories travel fast. Like the one about the divisional President who threw up in a fountain at Disney, after celebrating their big success. Everyone knew within 48 hours, and I mean EVERYONE, everywhere. We learn from stories, it is how we communicated how things worked before tablets of stone, pen and paper and then technology Authentic stories told by our leaders matter the most. If your storytelling, or ability to advise and coach your leaders to be more authentic storytellers could do with some Irrational Change magic, then join us at our Webinar on Oct 10th, the link is in the comments. Even if you can't make it, sign up anyway and I will send you a link to our module. Build the emotional connection that your change needs to thrive. See you there #irrationalchange #storytelling #connectemotions #authentic

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What does it take for your communication to cut through and influence people? That’s the question we tackled when I facilitated a workshop for a great client in Sydney this week. Here’s a few of the top tips: - Know your audience and tailor the message to them. Write from their perspective, not yours. - Be discerning about what information you include and what can be left out. - Keep it short - whether it’s written or verbal! People are busy and everyone skim reads. - Beware the Curse of Knowledge! Not everyone has the same depth of knowledge you do, and not everyone can understand that graph like you can. With some new skills and tools, I’m looking forward to hearing how this team is able to get more cut through with their internal and external stakeholders! If you’re keen to sneak in a training session for your team before the end of financial year, get in touch! #influence #communications #training [image description: photo of a laptop screen showing a PowerPoint deck. The title slide reads: Strategic Persuasive Communication.]

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We don’t talk enough about the loneliness in leadership. As leaders it is so important to surround yourself with supportive, balanced mentors and trusted peers in similar roles in other organisations. It’s such an important part of being a leader, that we just don’t talk about enough. Sm #leadershipcoaching #leadershipdevelopment #suzymillerleadershipspecialists #suzymiller #lonlinessinleadership

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I currently work with 13 wonderful clients supporting them through career and life transitions. Most of them meet me every 2 weeks for an hour of thinking, unpacking, learning and reflecting. This always leads to some form of action items they are excited to set for themselves. Today I reflected on their similarities and differences. 🤝 Similarities: They all ponder tricky questions about work and life and the integration of both with their values, hopes and aspirations. They are all trying to make good decisions and moving outside their comfort zone. They all love to learn. About themselves, and also the world around them. While they may have people to discuss their thoughts and feelings with, they didn't have a space for deep reflection and the transformative insights they gain in a coaching session. They all quickly move from feeling stuck to making positive changes with confidence. 🔀 Differences: They bring unique cultural perspectives and experiences from all over the world. At the moment I work with people from Ireland, Spain, the UK, India, the States, Argentina, Romania, and Germany. They are different in age, ranging from early 20s to late 60s. While they all work through a transition, their pathways are unique, which means the solutions are tailored and personalised. I love this diversity in my work, it offers such rich learning and I also believe I am a better coach through bringing these different global perspectives into my 1:1 work for others to learn. After making changes to the way I work, I am now scaling up my 1:1 coaching spaces and have availability for at least 5 - 7 more people who are ready to ponder life's big questions. I offer pay-per-session pricing at an accessible rate. If this speaks to you, I would love to have a chat to explore how we can work together. https://lnkd.in/eDAG48wc #coaching #careerchange #careercoach #meaningfulwork

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In this short video, one of our Emerging Leaders Program participants shares how understanding more about himself gave him more confidence in his role. Leadership is as much about personal growth as it is about leading others. Watch and see how this journey has transformed his approach and built his belief in what he can achieve. Remember, leadership starts with self-discovery. #EmergingLeaders #SelfDiscovery #LeadershipConfidence #PersonalGrowth #FutureLeaders #KinetikGlobal

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Snow White, reality TV, multiple personalities and what it means for you. The challenge: A leap but work with me here. Do you listen to ‘you’, your inner narrative, perhaps the voice of the cautious protector fuelling your imposter syndrome or the cheer leader? Is it fair to suggest we all embody a cast of internal personalities, each playing a role in our daily lives. The set up: The seven Dwarfs in Snow White (SW) were simply a symbolic extension of her psyche or multiple personalities rather than real individuals. Given the context of her isolation in the forest, SW was unknowingly the first ever contestant on the equivalent of I’m a Celebrity... Get Me Out of Here. SW had to deal with isolation, pressure, hunger and internal conflict in the face of unfamiliar environments. Just as you or your teams are doing each day navigating a journey and challenges. Your own Grumpy might symbolize frustrations, Doc your wisdom and rationality, Sleepy your exhaustion, and so on. The Coaching Science: This concept arises in coaching, if the idea lands and is helpful we spend time investigating the science and thinking behind it. We carry multiple internal parts or subpersonalities, influencing our emotions, decisions, reactions and cognitive behaviours depending on the external stimulus we face.  * Richard Schwartz’s Internal Family Systems (IFS) model, which suggests that within each of us are multiple “parts,” or distinct aspects of our personality, often shaped by our past experiences. * Neurologically multiplicity makes sense. Different parts of the brain are activated depending on our emotional and cognitive states. Different parts of our brain work at different times * Carl Jung’s theory of archetypes closely relates to the idea of internal personalities * Daniel Kahneman outlines in Thinking, Fast and Slow, our minds are constantly toggling between rapid, intuitive reactions and slower, more deliberate thought * Brene Brown on vulnerability, proposes that we thrive when we allow each part of ourselves to be acknowledged and accepted, we need to embrace and work with our internal voices without judgment In Conclusion: So, consider who is driving your decision making today or on a specific task? Are you giving space to the quiet, insightful parts, or is an emotional part steering the wheel? By listening and recognising we can create more balance and move toward self-integration and personal growth and offer the best you. It’s not about silencing but understanding roles and giving them space to be heard. My link is in the bio, email me to arrange a free introduction session. Jason @jasondoylecoach #InnerSelves #InternalFamilySystems #SelfAwareness #EmotionalIntelligence #NeurologicalIntegration #PersonalGrowth #CoachingMindset #JungianArchetypes #Kahneman #FreudPsyche #SapolskyNeuroscience #BreneBrown #IFS #SelfDiscovery #ClarityCoach #LeadershipDevelopment #InnerGrowth @simonsinek @davideagleman @drchatterjee @brenebrown @ryanholiday @danharris

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Today on the Take on Board podcast I’m speaking with Philippa Taylor GAICD about capitalising on diverse behavioural styles at the board table. Philippa's key takeaways: know yourself, value others' contributions and give feedback with the intent to help individuals grow. Listen to the episode on your favourite podcast app for more insights on navigating diverse dynamics in the boardroom. 🎧 https://pod.fo/e/23bad4 #TakeOnBoardPodcast #TakeOnBoard #boards #BoardDiversity #LeadershipDevelopment

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😎 When your corporate webinar participants (focused on leading teams) arrive with a bottle of gin, a xylophone and a zebra and are currently planning a bank robbery…. … you know you’ve cracked the ‘how do I take experiential learning online’ code .... 😃 #corporatelearning #leadershiptraining #emergingleaders

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