by michelleloch | Oct 17, 2017 | Articles, Brain, Conversations, Leadership
One of my regular exercise spots in Brisbane is high on a hill, overlooking the city, and features an enormous water reservoir. One lap around is 800 metres, and many families walk there with their children on bikes, and their dogs happily exploring. I love going...
by michelleloch | Sep 18, 2017 | Articles, Brain, Conversations, Leadership
I’m a late starter. I began drinking coffee at age 50, mainly because my experience to date had been delivering countless cups of home-brewed Nescafé and toasted sandwiches over many years to my parents on the front porch and, quite frankly, it didn’t look...
by michelleloch | Sep 5, 2017 | Articles, Brain, Conversations, Leadership
It’s interesting that one of the most consistent comments I get at the end of my Rewired Conversations program is ‘I didn’t realise what a bad listener I was!’ Our perceptions of what constitutes a good listener have changed over time. Consider this gem from the...
by michelleloch | Aug 29, 2017 | Articles, Brain, Conversations, Leadership
As I have become older, and busier, and more distracted in my work and home life, my capacity for making decisions has felt really challenged, and from my conversations with colleagues, it seems I am not alone in that challenge. There are a number of things that can...
by michelleloch | Aug 22, 2017 | Articles, Brain, Conversations, Leadership
My daughter is in Year 10. This is the ‘To Kill a Mockingbird’ year. To my delight I discovered my own copy from 1980 when I was in Year 10. To support her I decided to read it again. Needless to say my experience of the book was somewhat more enjoyable and...
by michelleloch | Aug 14, 2017 | Articles, Brain, Conversations, Leadership
Your team member falls into your office. They are emotional. Something has happened and they need to get it off their chest. You know that you just need to give them the opportunity to vent. During that venting process, there is a lot of blaming, regret,...
