by Sharon Charlton-Thomson | Mar 1, 2022 | Reading
Sharon Charlton-Thomson “There are some books I love, some books that are meh, and some books that are complete game changers for me and this one by Johann Hari: ‘Stolen Focus’ definitely gets that game changer status. Why can’t we pay attention these...
by Sharon Charlton-Thomson | Mar 1, 2022 | Reading
An absolute GEM of a book! We are not just recommending this book because we are big fans of our friend Dr Lucy Ryan, but because it’s an absolute belter of a book. Lucy has somehow distilled her 20 years of working with global leaders into an un-put-downable...
by Sharon Charlton-Thomson | Mar 1, 2022 | Watching
Daniel Pink’s work on motivation was a game changer when it aired on TED in 2009. His book Drive is also a superb read. Sharon Charlton-Thomson “I often find myself returning to the ted talk during the pandemic when I could feel client’s motivation...
by Sharon Charlton-Thomson | Mar 1, 2022 | Listening
This is a wonderful listen, Brené Brown takes us through the gifts of imperfection, her insights on holding boundaries and the habit of polling others versus listening to ourselves. If any of that rings true for you have a listen here
by Sharon Charlton-Thomson | Mar 1, 2022 | Listening
We loved this podcast interview with Oliver Burkeman author of Time Management for Mortals – what a refreshing view on time and how and why productivity hacks rarely work. Modern wisdom podcast is always a favourite of ours and this episode is definitely in our top...
by Sharon Charlton-Thomson | Feb 28, 2022 | Reading
Many of the working parents we are coaching are experiencing pent up fatigue after the months of living with work and children. Our question to them is can you come into a new and more meaningful relationship with productivity and rest. A new understanding for where...
by Sharon Charlton-Thomson | Feb 28, 2022 | Reading
Sharon heard about his book from Robin Shoet, the wonderful coach. He described it as a quirky read and he isn’t wrong. Sharon loved every page, the author describes finite and infinite game, finite games being the familiar game of win/lose played for the purpose of...
by Sharon Charlton-Thomson | Feb 28, 2022 | Watching
Another brilliant TedTalk we recommend is “Why squiggly careers are better for everyone” by Helen Tupper and Sarah Ellis. This is a really helpful talk for any working parent navigating the new squiggly career versus the traditional ladder shape. Watch here and let us...
by Sharon Charlton-Thomson | Feb 28, 2022 | Watching
The wonderful conversation our Coaching Director Sharon Charlton-Thomson had with Louise Scodie, NABS Senior PR and Communications Manager, on the topic of “Working Parents: Seen, Heard and Understood” is now live on NABS’ youtube page. Watch this webinar for an...
by Sharon Charlton-Thomson | Feb 28, 2022 | Listening
Listen to the WorkLife podcast with Adam Grant. Adam grant is an educational psychologist and, in his podcast, he explores how to make work ‘not suck’. So much that helps on here, from learning how to love criticism to harnessing the power of frustration, definitely...
