Articles | Nicki Deeson

Aug 3, 20201 min read

My manager's agreed I can have a coach - what next?

Coaching is demonstrated to increase motivation and impact. Your organisation recognises the value, and to maximise that, before you set...

Jun 22, 20201 min read

How can coaching help me?

Because of coaching, people from around the world have been able to break through their limitations and achieve their personal and...

Jun 12, 20201 min read

How to think like a charity CEO - Podcast

In this 13 minute podcast, I talk with Rob Williams (CEO of War Child) and Joanna Strumilowska (Charity Finance Group) about the CEO's...

May 11, 20201 min read

Where is your head today, with COVID-19?

2 months into lockdown, one in five of us remain in Denial, Frustration or Depression. Almost half of us are in the Experiment phase. A...

Apr 23, 20201 min read

Secrets to manage brilliantly and stay sane!

Based on my previous article, 'The 5 insider tips', I was delighted to be invited to record a podcast for Visionary, to support charity...

Mar 31, 20206 min read

The 5 insider tips to transform your leadership in a COVID and post-COVID world

As a manager, which staff are you worrying about, and which are taking a lot of your time right now? Your team may be finding the...

Mar 10, 20201 min read

I can relax - I've hired a new staff member so they can get on with it, right?

Yes - after you've done the below! Set 3-5 probation objectives. Clarify what you expect them to achieve during your company's probation...

Feb 7, 20203 min read

Are appraisals a waste of time?

A resounding Yes, according to my friend today, who feels they add no value as a manager, or as an employee. He said that in all his...

Jan 3, 20203 min read

How mentoring can improve your team's performance

Three steps to implement mentoring and transform your team's performance