Gary Parsons

Free Conversation Toolkit to download from Conversations Worth Having - how to 'flip' negative conversations using #AppreciativeInquiry

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Delighted to be featured in this article from HR magazine on how having a ‘proactive and preventative wellbeing strategy around breakup, divorce and domestic abuse is essential for reducing the risk of mental-health-related absence, and maintaining productivity in the workplace’. You can find the full article here https://lnkd.in/gexqbHBK #hr #mentalhealthawareness #wellbeing #domesticabuse

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How Employers Can Support Employees Facing Domestic Abuse Learn how employers can play a crucial role in supporting employees experiencing domestic abuse. Discover the importance of financial stability, workplace safety, and providing a lifeline. Join us as we discuss training programs, workshops, and awareness initiatives for employers to make a difference. #DomesticAbuseSupport #WorkplaceSafety #EmployerResponsibility #FinancialStability #EmployeeWellness #SupportiveWorkplace #WorkplaceTraining #DomesticAbuseAwareness #EmployeeSafety #WorkplaceInitiatives

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Ever heard of Appreciative Inquiry - check out the 5 main principles in our post! which one are you drawn to most?

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“To Thrive… You Need to Succeed at Chaos…” The world has never moved so fast, and yet will never move so slow again… in order to thrive, you need to succeed at chaos. That was the headline takeaway from last year’s CIPD Festival of Work. I wonder what this year’s headline takeaway will be. 🤔 What do you think will be top of the agenda at this year’s Festival of Work? I’d love to hear your thoughts in the comments below. 🚄 On My Way to the CIPD’s Festival of Work in London! Today, I’m excited to be attending the CIPD’s Festival of Work – a premier event for exploring the latest trends and insights in the world of work. This event is all about understanding how we can navigate change, embrace challenges, and lead ourselves and our teams through transitions. ❗Why It Matters for Self-Leadership: In a rapidly evolving world, self-leadership is key to thriving amidst constant change. The Festival of Work offers valuable insights into how we can better lead ourselves and others, making it essential for anyone looking to stay ahead in their personal and professional lives. What I’m Looking Forward To: 🔸Inspiring Keynotes: Hearing from thought leaders like Alex Mahon, Chief Executive of Channel 4, about the future of work and self-leadership in times of change. 🔸Innovative Solutions: Exploring the latest tools and technologies that can enhance our leadership capabilities. 🔸Networking Opportunities: Connecting with like-minded professionals passionate about self-leadership and organizational development. 🎙️Stay Tuned: Throughout the day, I’ll be sharing updates and tips on how self-leadership can help you navigate the evolving world of work. Follow along for insights and reflections on what I learn and how these can be applied to your own journey. Do you enjoy attending events? What was the last event you attended? What was your key takeaway? 🧡 #FestivalOfWork #CIPD #SelfLeadership #ProjectMe ==================================== https://lnkd.in/ePJwmGHd

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The Trusted Coach Directory business development webinar on 11th November is for you if… - Business has suddenly gone quiet and you’re not sure what to do - You’re enjoying a busy patch but conscious it will come to an end - You feel overly reliant on associate work and want more channels to clients Join our regular presenter, Business Coach and Mentor, Jackie Jarvis on Monday 11th November at 12:30 – 13:30 to explore how to ride the waves of Feast and Famine. If you have been running your coaching business for a while you will have no doubt experienced feast and famine periods. You may also have experienced on and off motivation levels when it comes to business development. If you are only just starting up, you may already be aware of the need to create a sustainable business model that can smooth out the peaks and troughs. Jackie will facilitate this interactive webinar, where you will be encouraged to think about: - How to emotionally deal with Feast and Famine Periods - What to do to maintain your client pipeline and avoid the peaks and troughs - Strategically how to plan for a sustainable business model Find out more: https://buff.ly/48qqUZX

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This is great news for all the professional teams out there. If you would like to know more about our amazing Team Programne, then contact me for a free Discovery Session #Businessowners #Womeninbusiness #Teamwork

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When it comes to inclusion many organisations still solely focus on individual areas or undertake short-term activities which aren't linked to wider cultural change or business strategies. There's a danger that EDI can be regarded as a subject, a department or a trend to be followed. Inclusion should be embraced for the positive impact it has on every signal facet of your organisation. Look to create an inclusive culture where belonging and authenticity are at the forefront and where people sit at the very heart of it all #inclusion #strategies

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"Cruel words can have a cumulative and enduring negative impact on our mental health, our confidence, our self-esteem, our sense of self, and our belonging in this world. Yes, ‘rise above it and be the bigger person’ we are often told, but why should we have to? Compassion for others should be prized over resilience. Why should be keep taking these hits, and bouncing back?" ~ Charlie's words, taken from her fantastic blog (see original post) have resonated with me so much! 🫶 I am someone who was subjected to bullying from school age (mostly teen years), by my ex husband (domestic abuse) and by many managers in various different workplaces (sorry, but including HR! In fact some of them were the WORST!) culminating in the last time I was ever an employee, and being subjected to the most abhorrent disability discrimination! 😥 My last experience of being employed by a company, who was none other than a cancer charity, can you believe it.. in 2015, 5 years before my own cancer diagnosis, was so bad, that I ended up in A&E suffering with chest pains and subsequent full on burnout...taking me years to recover!! 🏥 Disabled employees are 3 times more likely to experience workplace bullying! Neurodivergent employees are also at a higher risk, with about 20% reporting harassment or discrimination! 😳 Proactively inclusive practices reduces these risks significantly, and build a more supportive, productive, creative and loyal workforce! 🫂🏆 Sources for stats: CIPD, Disability Evidence Portal, National Autistic Society Thank you so much for sharing this Charlie Hart 🤗🥰

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Would you like to start your Mindset Practice Practitioner journey why not join one of our brand new Mindset Indicator #accreditation workshops? 3hrs of online learning provides you access to a core #Growth mindset psychometric to use in one to one coaching or with groups! Contact me if you’d like to know more! Dates below! #mindset #mindsettraining #growthmindset #mindsetmatters

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Assessment and diagnostics are just the start. There is a plethora of assessments tools available for individuals and teams today. They claim to give powerful insights into cultural and behavioural norms, providing awareness and clarity on strengths and development areas. Whilst many organisations use these types of tools, how many are using them well - as a catalyst for focusing on and improving performance?  Assessment data should just be the start, but too often results are communicated and then….nothing.    Well - maybe hope; hope that somehow having this new insight may be enough.   I recently spoke to a business leader who mentioned an assessment he had just “put my team through”. Interesting language I thought…. did the team have a choice, or buy into the assessment I wondered?   The conversation moved on; he thought it was it was “fantastic” that the team had spent time together and now had a better insight on each other’s preferences. “Great” I said, and then asked “…and how are you going to use those insights to improve team performance”? “Umm…” he said. To get real positive outcomes from any assessments hope is not enough. Consider what support needed to really shift performance. #teamcoaching #performance #leadership Pete Thomas, Performance Consultant and Team Coach [email protected]

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HR Roundtable; Parental Support Strategies Hey all 👋 I’m hosting a roundtable focused on the importance of parental support strategies in the workplace. We’ll cover the challenges organisations face, insights and strategies you can implement to better support parental transitions and working parents. If you are free 17th July at 10am and would be interested in joining please let me know. Last time we did this our Roundtable turned into a 50 person mini conference so I’m super excited for this one! #parentalsupport #maternityreturners #workingparents

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Do you find you often compare yourself to others and feel you are failing somehow? I know I used to but have got much better at acknowledging my own strengths and avoiding self criticism. Here's my latest blog with a few tips to help you do the same. #avoidcomparison #confidence #selfbelief https://lnkd.in/e7Jk9yMB

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Building, championing and cheerleading women in business is where I find my joy, purpose, passion, my reason why. There’s still so many conversations we need to have around women in business, around women leaving the workplace through lack of support, around the power of allyship, community and sponsorship. And there’s much we can do for ourselves; our self-leadership, to look at our mindset, how we show up, stepping into the power of our personal brand and where we can holding space for others to progress, promote and where we can gift ourselves the time for our own personal and professional development. This programme is all that and more. And I could not be more giddy about hosting it. Join us. Go and knock on the door and ask for funding for you to join us, business owners and leaders, nominate, sponsor and encourage your women in your business to join us. Let’s start the conversation. #womeninbusiness #leadershipdevelopment #femaleleaders #workplaceculture

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Access to HR advice and guidance is essential for business. HR advice and guidance covers the whole spectrum of the employee lifecycle:- HR Advice and Guidance To Maximise Your People Contribution https://bit.ly/2SMSHhi @pdiscoveryuk #humanresources #hradviceandguidance

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