Paul HollywellAug 18, 20212 minManaging CalendarsOur time is a precious gift so we should use it wisely. Ensuring we manage our work calendars to get the most from our working week is...
Paul HollywellJun 30, 20212 minArt of DelegationIf we are good at getting things done, we may be given a team leadership or management role. We are then faced with the challenge of...
Paul HollywellMay 15, 20213 minReducing Zoom FatigueThese days many of our meetings are held via virtual platforms apps (e.g. Zoom, Google Meet, Teams). Many people, however, find these...
Paul HollywellMar 17, 20212 minThe Power of Career CoachingWhen I was younger (and had much more hair) there were times when I was unhappy with my job and career, and these feelings had a negative...
Paul HollywellSep 23, 20201 minAvoiding a Dead EndIn every conversation a coach enters with a client, the coach anticipates joining that person on their life’s journey. The person will...
Paul HollywellAug 5, 20202 minDo We Really Need Managers?Early on, the founders of Google conducted what they thought would be a revolutionary experiment. They decided to get rid of all managers...
Paul HollywellMay 1, 20202 minA Lighthouse PerspectiveJust before the start of lockdown, my wife and I enjoyed a long weekend on the edge of Romney Marsh, Kent. During our stay we visited The...
Paul HollywellOct 31, 20192 minArt & CoachingDear Mr Gormley, A few weeks ago, I went with my daughter to see your exhibition at the Royal Academy (RA) of Arts in London. To be...
Paul HollywellOct 11, 20192 minVisiting the QueenWe’ve had two ‘big birthdays’ in our house recently. Mine was in the summer, and I decided to visit the Queen … actually, Buckingham...
Paul HollywellSep 6, 20192 minRussell Brand on mentoring & coachingDuring the recent holiday weekend, I sat in a field and listened to Russell Brand talk about mentoring and coaching. Was this the same...
Paul HollywellJun 21, 20193 minCreatures of habitWe are all creatures of habit … but habits can sometime undermine Successful Thinking by subconsciously controlling our behaviours. By...
Paul HollywellApr 19, 20192 minImproving our verbal communicationA vital part of Successful Thinking is listening to others and communicating verbally better. Improving verbal communication makes us...
Paul HollywellApr 5, 20192 minDecisions ... Decisions ...Successful Thinking depends on the quality of the decisions we make. But making decisions is difficult, especially when they could have a...