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know what you want

February 18, 2021 julie wales
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In our last blog we explored the idea of reclaiming our futures - the first step of which was understanding our thinking patterns. The gist was that if our thinking files are corrupted, we need to switch off, wait at least three seconds and reboot.

This is especially important before attempting this second step of the quest: Know What You Want. Goal-setting springs to mind when we think about what we'd like to happen, hence our urge to publish a blasphemous headline..

SMART goals are rubbish!

And before you smash your palms to your forehead in total disbelief, let’s try to qualify that statement. In fact, let’s backtrack - SMART goals aren’t totally rubbish. They’re useful in terms of helping you clarify tasks and straightforward objectives. But meh - how does the A for Achievable help our dreams come true?

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In General Musings Tags coaching, future, success

What can we learn about our communications from American voters? →

November 25, 2020 julie wales
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The thing is we vote with our minds and bodies all the time. At best, our thoughts and actions are dictated by our highest aspirations - at worst, by our deepest fears or basest interests. This includes our professional decisions, as well as the daily personal choices we make. The stronger the emotional appeal, the more likely the facts are trumped.

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In General Musings

How to thrive when everything feels terrible... →

November 13, 2020 julie wales
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So how do you boost your thriving instincts when it feels like you’re being pulled down by the effects of challenging times? How can you avoid toxic overload and experience a state of vitality and learning? Christine and Mike Porath share their thoughts with the Harvard Business Review…

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In Interesting Links Tags resilience

Do your clients and colleagues recognise how brilliant you are? →

March 29, 2020 julie wales
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Bravo if they do – it usually means not only are you great at what you do, but you’re also a great communicator.

If you don’t particularly relish speaking up in front of your colleagues, if you hate writing or indeed spend most of your online meetings debating why only your chin gets top billing, what can you do about it?

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In General Musings Tags clean messaging, Zoom meetings

How to improve your professional writing, part two →

January 11, 2019 julie wales
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In part two of this Guardian series on developing your business writing, Julie Wales explores the extra elements that can add credibility and colour to your key messages.

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In Guardian Articles Tags plain english, using story, relevant visuals

How to improve your professional writing, part one →

November 20, 2018 julie wales
Guardian: How to improve your professional writing

In the first part of her Guardian series on sharpening up your business writing, Julie Wales offers some practical tips on how to ramp up the clarity of your work.

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In Guardian Articles Tags less is more, structure, navigate your readers
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