Sheela Hobden

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

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Check out Boo Coaching & Consulting latest newsletter - Boosletter if you like😀 Featuring... 💜 How you can join our next Chartered Management Institute Coaching certificate 💜Our Coaching Supervision offer from Helen Smith 💜An overview of Cath Barton's mini wellbeing series 💜A couple of helpful blogs from Amy Rothwell All beautifully curated by our Mission Controller Julia Page! Link in the comments ⬇️ ⬇️ ⬇️ #TeamBoo #Coaching #Leadership #WorkplaceWellbeing

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CII Exam Success With my study system, financial services professionals pass their exams with ease – let’s make your learning efficient, stress-free, and enjoyable! Webinar for managers, employers, and individuals with, or suspecting ADHD, dyslexia, dyspraxia, or other neurodivergence – we explore the unique strengths and challenges in exams, the workplace, and career growth. Learn how to work with your brain’s natural way of processing information for greater success. FREE WEBINAR Supporting Neurodiversity. More info below.

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It's a proper challenge for anyone to #study while holding down a job, looking after clients, not to mention being present with the family at home. That doesn't make it not doable. It just means you'd better be efficient in your studies. You'd better make sere that everything you do is taking you towards that finish line... unless you enjoy the pain of endless rounds of resits and disappointment!! 😅 Everyone handles information differently, including neurodivergent folk. Make sure you know exactly what YOUR brain needs to make a pattern of the info you're learning to send it to your long-term memory. How? By attending our #webinar, on Tuesday, November 26, in which we will explore the unique strengths and challenges faced by individuals with #ADHD, #dyslexia and other neurodivergencies, and discover why it's crucial that individuals and employers recognise and support #neurodiversity effectively, especially for those taking CII #examinations. Register here: https://lnkd.in/eCYFftkJ https://lnkd.in/ePQmd6sS Chartered Insurance Institute Personal Finance Society Kate Keir Miller - The Neurodivergent OBM Annabel Gray Alison Tilzey

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So important to consider a systemic approach to wellbeing within the workplace, and that the responsibility lies with the ‘system’ rather than the individual

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Folks always ask me what exactly I mean when I talk about psychological safety. Here's a crystal clear explanation right from the source. Don't overthink it; just do it! #psychologicalsafety #leadership #redteaming #redteamthinking

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Know Your Edge This week, I had the privilege of debriefing a client on their STAGES Assessment of Adult Development. The STAGES International Matrix is an innovative tool for understanding the trajectory of human consciousness. But what does that really mean? We widely recognise that children—right through to early adulthood—go through different stages of development. We see shifts in their thinking, how they relate to others and the world, and how they solve problems. Children unfold into increasingly complex and sophisticated ways of making meaning of the world and engaging with it. A 16-year-old doesn’t just know more information than an 8-year-old; they interpret the world and participate in it in entirely different ways. So… do we stop growing psychologically once we stop growing physically? Let me ask you …. Are you the same person you were 10, or even 5, years ago? Probably not. Receiving a STAGES assessment is a powerful experience because it locates precisely where you are on this profound developmental trajectory. Many of us spend decades—perhaps a lifetime— brush cutting away the weeds to our leading edge: that place where we bring our fullest competencies whilst leaning into a new frontier still … new capacities and insights waiting on the other side. A STAGES assessment pinpoints this. It gives you the knowledge, to integrate, consolidate, or expand your development. It shows you where to place your feet as you navigate the edge of your own development. When we feel disoriented or lost, it’s reassuring to know exactly where we are, and that we’re not off the map just yet! Developmental, or ‘Vertical’ development is considered the next frontier for professional growth. It equips leaders with the depth, adaptability, and resilience needed to thrive in today’s complex world. Since becoming accredited in working with the STAGES matrix in 2021, this remains a profound map that guides all my coaching conversations. Seeing leaders in my network commit to this journey gives me hope others will follow—STAGES is for those wanting to press into more. It isn’t just about performance, it is about become truly and compassionately human. It does take courage to play at your edge. If you’re finding that more information alone won’t get you where you need to be and are curious to know what’s next, a STAGES assessment may be exactly what you’re looking for. Let’s connect. Image: Kal Visuals on Unsplash

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How can you make your menopause staff network appeal to everyone? This is about being inclusive and getting out of the heteronormative conversation that menopause only impacts white women, aged 50+. This simply isn’t the case - menopause can and is experienced by a range of people, 80% of whom are employed! ➕ Menopause happens to younger people - menopausal symptoms can happen earlier than the average age of 51 due to cancer treatment, treatment for endometriosis, surgically due to hysterectomy, due to gender reassignment or due to POI which affects women as young as 30! ➕ Menopause affects people with diverse gender expressions and identities - those undergoing gender reassignment where hormone blocking drugs are used, same-sex couples where both partners might be experiencing menopause, intersex or non binary people will also experience menopause. So it doesn’t just affect women. ➕ Menopause affects people of different ethnic and cultural backgrounds - in some cultures the word menopause doesn’t exist and this time is viewed more positively so the experience of symptoms may be different. For people of black, african and minority ethnicities their experiences can be very different to the heteronormative view as they may go into menopause later and it may not last as long. ➕ Menopause impacts neurodivergent people differently - research is still limited to help us to understand how the changes in our brains during menopause are impacted by neurodivergence. In all of these cases we need to be mindful that there is no one-size fits all approach to menopause, and our language is important. If you want your organisation to fully embrace the conversation about menopause and support a staff network, you need to be more diverse and inclusive in how you talk about menopause. For support in setting up your staff network and ensuring you are as inclusive as possible, DM for a discovery call so we can explore how we might be able to help and how a staff menopause network fits with your Menopause Action Plan. #menopauseatwork #womenswellbeing #menopauseawareness #menopausesupport #menopauserelief #lifecoachingforwomen #womenempoweringwomen

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'The members of a team may come to recognise the need for psychological safety, but it can only be achieved gradually, in small steps. Moreover, the mechanisms that underpin the level of psychological safety present in a team are complex and often difficult to articulate.' (Prof. David Clutterbuck) We've talked about psychological safety before, and let's now put it in the context of motivation. When you're not feeling safe to share ideas, concerns, or to make a contribution in your team, that's when levels of motivation significantly drop. This week's Leadership Learning Bite is a super insightful article on how you can create more psychological safety in your team if you're leading one. If you're not leading a team, this will help you assess your own levels of psychological safety in your current role, team or workplace. Which might provide you with more clarity on what steps you can take to make your own work environment a safer and more motivating one! Author: Prof. David Clutterbuck Title: 'Starting to Create Psychological Safety' Link: https://buff.ly/3RqqZpU Lead different. PS: I'm sharing these Leadership Bites, together with other tips for leadership & career development, in the weekly All Personal Leadership News. You can subscribe to get them in your inbox here: https://buff.ly/3Kd9qpH What's a leadership learning bite you'd like to share? #allpersonal #leadershipdevelopment #psychologicalsafety #motivation #teams

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Wellbeing and Resilience: A Practical Toolkit In addition to the core content of the CPD approved "Wellbeing and Resilience: A Practical Toolkit" course, several supplementary resources and tools are provided to enhance the learning experience and support the implementation of wellbeing strategies in the workplace. These include: 🌟 Wellbeing Conversation Starters: The "Wellbeing Conversations Guide" is a chatbot designed to change that narrative by guiding users through empathetic and thoughtful conversations about wellbeing. 🌟 Wellbeing Workbooks: Comprehensive workbooks that accompany each section of the course, providing additional exercises, reflective questions, and space for personal notes. 🌟 Activities and Templates: Practical tools such as stress management plans, and wellbeing survey questions. 🌟 Mental Health Resource Library: We provide a comprehensive list of mental health resources available in the UK. 🌟 Follow-Up Webinars and Q&A Sessions: A scheduled post-course webinar that provide an opportunity to revisit the course content,ask questions, and share experiences or challenges faced when implementing thestrategies. 🌟 Certificate of Completion: A certificate that recognises the commitment and effort of participants upon completing the course. 🌟 Mental Health and Stress Policy: As part of the course we supply an editable “Mental Health & Stress” Policy in word format 🌟 Ongoing Support and Consulting: Optional ongoing support and consulting services are available to help organisations tailor and integrate the course teachings more deeply into their specific workplace cultures. 🌟 Breathwork Bonus Session: As an integral part of this package, your organisation will receive a breath work session for up to 20 people. Get in touch for course details. 📥 [email protected] https://lnkd.in/gBcJ4wEe #wellbeing #resillience #mentalhealth

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A brilliant facilitator fuels learning transfer and application. Secure Your 'Facilitator Supercharge' today. Imagine having trusted experts by your side, ready to help your team facilitate brilliantly - meaning your learning messages land more effectively. Don’t wait until the project needs to be delivered —secure your 'Train The Facilitator' experience now and start transforming your workplace learning - and get people effective and productive more quickly. We've got limited space available for September. Get started today. Acceler8 Global #FacilitationSkills #TrainTheTrainer #Learning #Development #Training #September #BespokePackages #Engagement #PresentationSkills

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Sometimes, as change agents, we forget that organisations are social systems. While our brains desperately want change to follow a linear and standardised progression we know complex organisational change never has, and never will, work that way. Systemic Agility and Lean Change Management are an ever evolving collection of practices, underpinned by systemic principles, that facilitators, coaches and change agents can start using right away to transform their teams and organisations to be highly effective and adaptive to change. The Systemic Agility HIVEMIND is a 5- or 10-month online programme designed to accelerate your capacity to transform your teams and organisation to be highly adaptive to change while bringing everyone on board. Part 1, The Enterprise Agility Deep Dive with Lean Change Management is designed to equip you with the skills to deal with the most pressing challenges facing enterprise coaches and facilitators today. ❓ How can we facilitate organisational alignment for change? ❓ How can we adapt our organisational design for agility and adaptivity to change? ❓ How can we embrace and reduce uncertainty by iterating our way through change? ❓ How can we integrate change management to transition to agile ways of working in an agile way? ❓ How can we apply lean-agile practices to complex agile transformation programmes? ❓ How can we reframe resistance to change by changing how we think about change? Part 2, The Team Agility Deep Dive, is for anybody who wants to dive deeply into the DNA of what makes teams highly effective and how to transform a team from stuckness to agility and flow. 📅 Every Wednesday 7-9pm BST/GMT (UK/EU/Africa/US friendly timezones) starting 29 May. Trainers: Ryan Behrman with guest trainer Patrick Verdonk Here is everything you'll receive throughout the Deep Dives 💫 5 or 10 months of weekly, highly interactive online training (35 or 70 hours) 💫 Private online course portal and online community Plus receive up to 8 special bonuses 💫 Bonus #1: 3 Action Learning Set Sessions (worth £180) 💫 Bonus #2: StrongSuits® Team Insights Cards (worth £39 + VAT + postage) 💫 Bonus #3: StrongSuits® Team Insights PDF Digital Download Cards (worth £79+VAT) 💫 Bonus #4: StrongSuits® Online Self-Paced Training (worth £199+VAT) Plus Enterprise Agility Deep Dive bonuses 💫 Bonus #5: 1-year membership to the Lean Change Management Community (worth $108) 💫 Bonus #6: 1-year access to the Lean Change Agent Self-Study Training (worth $199) 💫 Bonus #7: Exclusive Q&A with Lean Change founder and author Jason Little Plus Team Agility Deep Dive bonuses 💫 Bonus #8: 2 x 1-1 tutorial/mentoring sessions with Ryan Behrman Costs The Systemic Agility HIVEMIND (both Deep Dives): £1,325 + Vat (GBP) The Enterprise Agility Deep Dive Only: £825 + Vat (GBP) The Team Agility Deep Dive Only: £750 + Vat (GBP) Click the link below to find out more or to sign up. https://lnkd.in/eKhiMH9a

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The new client workbook has arrived. A 43-page resource full of practical and evidence-based #mindfulness info to accompany my Mindful Managers workshop. This is a robust introduction to Mindfulness for teams in which we explore core Mindfulness concepts and apply this learning to various aspects of leadership. Get in touch if you wish to learn more about this training. #mentalhealth #leadership #wellbeing

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🔍 HR Professionals: Your Voice Matters! Are you navigating the challenges of organisational transformation? Whether you’re driving cultural change, supporting strategic initiatives, or adapting to new ways of working, your insights are invaluable. 🌟 At The Hive Change Consultancy Ltd. in partnership with Aston University, we’re conducting research to understand the evolving role of HR in leading and supporting transformation. We know that HR professionals often play a pivotal role in these efforts, whether alongside senior leadership or stepping in to lead change themselves. This is your opportunity to: ✅ Share your experiences and challenges ✅ Help us identify the skills and support HR leaders need ✅ Shape the future of HR training and development We’re inviting HR professionals to participate in confidential interviews or surveys as part of this important project. Your input will directly influence the development of solutions designed to empower HR leaders like you to succeed in a rapidly changing world. 💬 Want your voice heard? Click below to learn more and express your interest: 👉 https://lnkd.in/geth-ywE Let’s work together to ensure HR professionals have the tools, resources, and recognition they need to lead impactful change. 🚀 Feel free to share this post with your network – the more voices we hear, the greater the impact! 🙌 #HumanResources #Leadership #OrganisationalChange #HRLeadership #Transformation #Research #TheHiveChangeConsultancy

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I cannot tell you how important this programme is for DEI consultants, practitioners and leads. The results we are seeing are INCREDIBLE. Investing £1,995 in the Workplace DEI Lead Certification grants you access to an intensive 14-week virtual training and coaching programme designed to equip you with the skills and competency needed to become a leader in Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion (DEI) within the workplace. This programme includes: - Live and Virtual Facilitated Training and Coaching: Engage in dynamic learning through live sessions and virtual coaching, ensuring you receive personalized guidance and support. - Standalone Specialist Sessions: Participate in peer-to-peer reflection sessions and case study reviews, fostering collaborative learning and practical application of DEI principles. - Comprehensive Feedback: Receive detailed feedback on your assessment results and workbook submissions to understand your competency levels and areas for improvement. Key Features 1. Individual Assessment: Evaluate your DEI competency levels with a thorough digital competency assessment.     2. Workbook: Receive a comprehensive workbook to guide your learning throughout the programme. 3. In-Person Day: Attend a facilitated in-person day included in the programme cost. This day offers refreshments, networking opportunities with certified practitioners, and the chance to solidify your learning in a supportive environment. 4. Graduation Pack: Upon successful completion, you will receive a CPD-accredited certificate and inclusion in our global directory. This pack enhances your professional profile, showcasing your certification to prospective clients and employers. 5. Learning Portal Access: Gain access to a dedicated learning portal, featuring session recordings, supplementary reading materials, and listening resources to reinforce your learning. 6. Manager Support Tools: Receive a template letter to share with your line manager, explaining how the programme will benefit your organization and team. Additionally, you will get a 1:1 guide sheet to aid your manager in conversations around your competency development. Why Choose Our Certification? By joining the Workplace DEI Lead Certification, you are not only investing in a programme but also in your professional growth and future career prospects. This certification is recognized globally, and being part of our esteemed directory positions you as a qualified DEI leader. Join NOW, TODAY as the investment will be increasing on 1 September 2024. Drop me a message or send me an email - [email protected] if you'd like to secure your spot on the programme at £1995 (a 5 month payment plan is available).

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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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