Soft skills

Adaptive and open-minded: Two key traits for resilient leaders

CEOs are welcoming uncertainty with an open mind, but emerging disruptions are creating a challenging balancing act for leaders.

3 common types of difficult people — and how to work better with them

An executive coach and author explains the reasons co-workers can become difficult, what makes them challenging to work with, and how to understand them better. Listen to the podcast episode or read the Q&A.

Looking inward: A mindful approach to regulating stress, uncertainty

A social and community psychiatry professor explains the small steps we can take to navigate stress and uncertainty in a healthy way.

Accountability: Inescapable, challenging, and valuable

The vertical component of workplace accountability is essential, but finance also has a horizontal role in the accountability dynamics of other teams.

Do you ever feel like an imposter? You’re not alone

A leadership coach explains the psychology of imposter syndrome and how organisations can foster a better sense of inclusion and belonging.

Tips to understand and avoid burnout

If you feel overwhelmed at work, it might amount to burnout — but there are ways to ask for help, recover, and take back control.

Thank you: Acknowledging employees’ workplace contributions

Beyond financial rewards, saying thank you to team members can increase engagement and build a healthy culture where performance is recognised.

Building executive presence: Tips and strategies

People with executive presence are decisive, authentic, have integrity, and commit — coupled with a strong base of competence and knowledge.

The power of persuasion and how to channel it at work

A clinical psychologist and leadership coach explains traits that can help professionals be more persuasive and how to spot and handle manipulation in the workplace.

Inspiring excellence

Leadership is a mindset that goes beyond titles and organisational structures, says Simon Bittlestone, FCMA, CGMA, CIMA president and chair of the Association of International Certified Professional Accountants.

Upskilling doesn’t always lead to internal progression

Poor communication from leadership could also affect trust this year, according to a new survey of more than 200,000 workers.

Mind the gap: Two key steps for connection, team development

A leadership coach discusses the skills that workforces are losing, notable traits of good leadership, and how to alleviate stress and burnout.

How to find a new job after a long time at one company

Long tenure in a role points to loyalty and deep industry knowledge, but there can be challenges when you want to move to a new company.

Burnout: What athletes can teach companies about performance, sustainability

A wellbeing expert explains the lessons business leaders can learn from athletes and highlights the importance of open conversations around mental health.

How to find meaning in your work

Finding significance within your job role can be a starting point to developing purpose that can increase motivation, productivity, and personal happiness.

Daily actions for success as a finance business partner

A financial trainer and author discusses the most important skills finance professionals can develop to move into a business partner role with confidence.

10 tips to overcome meeting anxiety

To deal with this common issue, make sure you prepare well, ask questions during the meeting, and look for ways to include other participants.

‘Dance with the fear’: How accountants can seize the moment

A CIMA-qualified career coach discusses ways professional accountants can grow in their roles and why mindset is fundamental to seizing new opportunities.

Keep calm: Where stress can help us carry on with confidence

An organisational development specialist explains some traits of a healthy work environment and how to work better with stress.

What gen AI means for executive decision-making

Raising questions and supporting and expanding research capability are some ways generative AI is making its mark on strategic decisions.

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