Enjoy the latest blogs from The Self Leadership Initiative. You’ll find a range of pieces on student leadership, wellbeing, skills development, the education sector and some handy how-to guides to support your development.
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Why is it that students find public speaking skills so challenging? And what can you do to overcome those blocks?
Read MoreStudent wellbeing is high on your priorities. Take a look at the tried and tested positive psychology tools that have impact
Read MoreLearn why SU staff and student leaders find it hard to set boundaries and how to start putting boundaries in place.
Read MoreYou may be tempted to tackle student wellbeing with a digital solution. But real impact needs a human approach.
Read MoreIs your careers service starting in the wrong place? Let's begin with students' purpose.
Read MoreVulnerability is important for student success. - but our current education system may be suppressing it.
Read MoreUsed wisely, personality tests can help you to drive engagement, efficiency and the effectiveness of your teams.
Read MoreSee how coaching is the secret to getting your students engaged and excited to lead their own high-impact campaigns.
Read MoreLearn 6 ways that coaching helps your students to deliver more ambitious campaigns.
Read MoreAre you ready for an officer induction activity that has value for the whole year? Why not try a team values exercise.
Read MoreThis 5 step learning cycle ensures that your students engage with training and use the skills they learn in their lives.
Read MoreLooking for training with impact for your students? Then read these secret ingredients in addition to being a trainer.
Read MoreYour personal values guide your decision making and behaviour. Check out these tools for understanding your values.
Read MoreIf you are looking to build an excellent culture in your workplace then learn to facilitate brave spaces.
Read MoreThere are many different types of meditation to support your wellbeing and focus - which one works for you?
Read MoreThe Inner Development Goals Framework is a powerful tool to help individuals and teams achieve their full potential.
Read MoreLearn effective strategies for assertiveness in the workplace to build better relationships and achieve your goals.
Read MoreAvoid the common pitfalls of goal setting with these handy tips.
Read MoreBefore jumping into plans for your new year, take some time to reflect on the one just passed.
Read MoreLearn how to put yourself in the right frame of mind to maximise your exam performance.
Read MoreEmpathy in leaders has been shown to have a range of measurable benefits for teams.
Read MoreOver worrying impacts our health and wellbeing. Fortunately, we can learn tools to challenge thinking and worry less.
Read MoreWhat are the key ingredients to a life worth living, and how can we be more intentional about making them happen?
Read MoreChange can be a difficult journey for individuals and teams, which is why leaders need to be adept at change management.
Read MoreOur decision making is largely influenced by our core values - which is why it's essential to know what they are.
Read MoreCoaching is a powerful way to help you reach your potential – but do you need individual, team or group coaching?
Read MoreWith 8 years of experience of helping people to reach their potential, read the 8 biggest reasons you need a dose of the SLI
Read MoreLearn how simply labelling emotions can take the edge off of difficult feelings and lead to better responses.
Read MoreWrap up your project like a pro by ensuring you've covered your evaluation and feedback processes.
Read MoreIf you want to keep your meetings structured and on track then these coaching questions may be just the thing.
Read MoreAll projects come with risks - anticipating them well and mitigating the challenges are key to an excellent project.
Read MoreLearning to overcome limiting beliefs helps us to seize opportunities, express ourselves and reach our potential.
Read MoreDiscover how to maximise and manage your time for Project Management that delivers.
Read MoreNot all failures are created equal. Learn how leaders can recognise and promote 'intelligent failures'.
Read MoreGet your project ready with agreement, identifying tasks, resources & choosing the ideal Project Management method.
Read MoreRead on to discover how you can apply the principles (and benefits) of gratitude within the workplace
Read MoreDefining your project goals & vision well helps you to generate an effective plan, maintain the purpose and inspire people.
Read MoreA Force For Good by Daniel Goleman and The Dalai Lama sets out excellent lessons for all compassionate leaders.
Read MoreDilts’ Logical Levels is an excellent tool for understanding peoples experiences and implementing effective change.
Read More“Psychogeography is the fact that you have an opinion about a space the moment you step into it.”
Read MoreIf you are looking to carve out a successful life for yourself, then the way you start your day is essential.
Read MoreIf you are looking to level up your leadership then coaching could be an excellent choice.
Read MoreDiscover why being proactive is so important to self-leaders and how you can get started with becoming more proactive.
Read MoreWorking away all of the time doesn't always lead to productivity. Read why you need time to rest and learn in your life.
Read MoreIf you are looking for a way to achieve more this year, why not create yourself a vision board? Find out how here.
Read MoreWhy is it that some people love to push themselves, whilst others hide away - mindset may well be the key.
Read MoreIt can be common for people to experience a dip in their mood over winter. Learn some handy tips beating the winter blues.
Read MoreStress may not be the thing that does damage, but rather the way you think about stress.
Read MoreIf you are looking to level up your leadership then practicing self reflection could be the key.
Read MoreAs employers try to navigate support for mental health, the dual spectrum model can offer helpful perspectives.
Read MoreImproving your time management actually requires understanding your specific challenges. Read about the categories here.
Read MoreIf you are planning training for your team then you want buy-in, application & impact. Getting the pacing right is the key!
Read MoreDiscover how the Learning Ladder can empower you and your teams to achieve training excellence.
Read MoreStudies show that people with high levels of emotional intelligence flourish in leadership positions. But what does EI mean?
Read MoreWhen deciding whether to bring your teams back into the office, an important consideration is the impact it has on trust.
Read MoreFailure gets a negative perception but learning to embrace and utilise failure is a springboard to success.
Read MoreAlthough popular for individual wellbeing, Ikigai can also be utilised by managers and leaders to build effective teams.
Read MoreWant a sustainable change to your behaviour? Try switching goals for habits.
Read MoreLearn how five tips can help you to lead your teams with questions more effectively.
Read MoreThere are two different approaches to tackling mental health - and it's important that we shift the balance.
Read MoreProcrastination has two sides; a productive and creative process and a stress inducing panic. Which side do you fall on?
Read MoreIt’s true that perk boxes and yoga sessions have their place, but these short-term fixes aren’t your first step.
Read MoreA key task for all leaders in the workplace is helping team members to embrace and grow through change.
Read MoreIf you are looking for a more joyful and resilient life, then the science points to some simple and easy practices...
Read MoreHave you ever heard the factoid that only 7% of your communication is the words you say? How can that be?
Read MoreIf you've found yourself thinking "I want to be happier" then there's good news and bad news...
Read MoreNetflix's 'The Queen's Gambit' is a gripping drama and a perfect example of the journey to growth mindset.
Read MoreLearned Optimism is a powerful book for self leaders in-the-making to understand the importance of flexible optimism.
Read MoreAs The Self Leadership Initiative turns 6, it’s time for some self reflection and celebration.
Read MoreDuring Lockdown, you may have accidentally got a taste of self leadership - and found that you rather like it!
Read MoreWhen you witness challenges and suffering you have two routes: empathy fatigue or utilising compassion.
Read MoreBy recognising that not all behavioural change works in the same way, you can be more targeted in your strategies for change
Read MoreWho Moved My Cheese by Spencer Johnson and I Moved Your Cheese by Deepak Malhotra are two powerful books for self leaders.
Read MoreThere are so many reasons to include juggling at your next team development session; resilience, brain boost and more!
Read MoreWhat’s helping self leaders to navigate the lockdown in a healthier way? What tips can I implement in a crisis?
Read MoreGames are a powerful learning tool in any scenario because they are fun multi-layered, challenging & inspire “ah ha” moments
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