by Alison Reid | Sep 8, 2025 | Leadership
It is what it is : Lead without getting frustrated Are you sad or glad that it’s September? I’ll be honest, I’m a bit relieved. The heat and humidity of the past few months (I’m built to live in Scotland not Surrey), a nasty summer cold and the stop-start nature...
by Alison Reid | Jul 21, 2025 | Leadership
Enough is enough The results of my latest experiment – letting go of overpreparing – are in. I ran an uncharacteristically no-frills webinar : no slides, less preparation time, just me and two pages of notes (instead of ten). I felt uncomfortable in the lead-up....
by Alison Reid | Jul 1, 2025 | Leadership
Free webinar : Letting go of overpreparing I’ve been thinking a lot lately about the idea of letting go. I was coaching a senior manager recently who was spending a huge amount of time preparing for meetings – he was worried about a situation coming up that he...
by Alison Reid | Jun 2, 2025 | Leadership
One thought can change everything A few weeks ago, I shared some thoughts on managing my inner critic — and how the noise in your head can feel a bit like a house party. Gatecrashers (unhelpful thoughts) come in uninvited, making a lot of noise, and your challenge is...
by Alison Reid | May 13, 2025 | Leadership
When your mind goes blank You’re about to present in a meeting with important stakeholders. You start to feel anxious, tense, hot. Maybe you’ve got a dry mouth. If you look closely, you’re probably holding your breath. Then it’s your turn to speak, and all eyes are on...
by Alison Reid | Mar 3, 2025 | Leadership
What I’m learning about managing my inner critic Six months ago, I hired a coach to help me thrive in my life and work. A big part of my work with her has been dealing with thoughts and beliefs that hold me back. You’d think that, after years of coaching others...
