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Reflections Newsletter - January 2023
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Jacinda Ardern, Leader Burnout, and How to Manage Your Risk of Burning Out This Year
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Burnout has become a hot topic again this month following the resignation of New Zealand Prime Minister Jacinda Ardern.
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This is a story which really resonated with me. Ok, so I was no leader of a country, but I have felt burnout as a leader personally, and knew I had to make changes to preserve my mental health. I think she should be applauded for having the self-awareness to step down. It would have been an incredibly tough decision, but it was clearly the right one for her personally, and for her family.
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In this article I discuss burnout as a leader, and attempt to provide some tips for managing it based on some of my own experiences.
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New year, new role – 7 tips for first-time managers in agencies
Promotions. Role changes. The new year often means stepping into a brand new role.
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In this article I give seven tips for first-time managers to help them transition to this new role and the responsibilities that come with it.
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Eight ways to set and manage company & employee goals
Company and personal goals are often set when January roles around, yet the process for doing so can be daunting.
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In this article, I'll provide some ways of simplifying things, to make goal setting a process you enjoy.
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Episode #1 - Jasmine Granton
I talked to Jasmine - Content & Digital PR Lead from Evolved Search - about the challenges of leading a team remotely, whether management is right for everyone, 4 day weeks and more.
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I have some exciting guests lined up in the coming months, so subscribe to my podcast channel below to be notified when new episodes go live!
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Book of the month - Give and Take
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Popular media leads us to believe that the way to get ahead is by being a selfish a**ehole. Professor Adam Grant argues that there is a different way in this fascinating read.
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Other articles & resources
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Like Jacinda Ardern, we quit our jobs because we didn’t have ‘enough in the tank’ (feat. Iain Ross)
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A great article featuring Freelance Digital PR Consultant Iain Ross and others talking about their own experiences with burnout, following the news of Jacinda Ardern's resignation this month.
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Two thirds would take a pay cut for better work-life balance, survey finds
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A recent report by Hays has shown that 56% of employees would be willing to accept a lower-paid job in exchange for a better work-life balance.
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Hiring and Workplace Trends for 2023
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Crucial reading for those responsible for hiring. Trends for this year include an increasingly employee-centric job market, the focus on benefits over salaries, and no return from the pandemic pivot to remote and flexible work (thankfully!).
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OfficeVibe's New Managers Guide
Along with being a pretty nifty employee engagement tool, OfficeVibe also put together some incredible useful resources and content.
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When pulling together my first-time manager tips article, I came across this great guide for new managers. Super handy if you've just taken on the responsibility of looking after other people.
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You can download the full guide directly via the article link:
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Two thirds of businesses prefer to let employees choose their working hours
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In positive news for flexible working, 58% of employers are open to allowing staff to choose their own working hours, understanding the need for this as competition for talent increases.
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Do you want to be at BrightonSEO this April?
I'll be speaking about the importance of employee onboarding! As such I have a ticket to both the Thursday and Friday to give away.
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All newsletter subscribers are automatically entered into the draw for the tickets. But I'd be incredibly grateful if you help could spread the word!
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Coaching testimonial
I was delighted to hear about the recent promotion of my previous coaching client Robyn Munro.
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About our coaching sessions, she said: "Sean always challenged me to think outside of the box and opened my mind to explore different solutions or thoughts. He is a really good listener and really encouraged me to self-reflect, think about things thoroughly and with maturity."
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Interested in pursuing your career goals this year? Let's chat about what coaching could achieve for you.
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Did you enjoy the podcast?
I'm currently on the lookout for more guests to join me to discuss all things people management, leadership, learning, culture & more on the Reflections Podcast.
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Whether you've got direct experience leading people or feel passionate about creating better workplaces, I'd love to hear from you.
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Contact me via the form linked to below!
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