Insights for leaders who
lead themselves first
The 3 missing pieces that are stopping your success
This week I started running again. I say again, because I’ve had an on/off relationship with running for many years. Every year I decide I’m going to run, and every…
How to stop FEAR from getting in your way
Fear! We’ve all felt it at some point in our lives…whether you’re afraid of spiders, snakes or heights, we can probably all identify with the feeling of our heart pumping…
5 Ways to Overcome Imposter Syndrome
Let me tell you a story of something that happened to me a few years ago…So there I was, about to speak to a room full of people for about…
How to stop taking on other people’s stuff and start saying no
This week I spent a couple of days in London at a conference, and whilst I was there I got chatting to a lovely lady who said to me: ‘My…
4 steps to beating procrastination
Does this sound familiar? You’ve got an important task to complete – a report; assignment; a project to work on (you can fill in your own blank here) and even…
How to say no when you’re a people pleaser
This week I’m answering the question: ‘Hi Barbara – Can you give me some tips on how to say no without feeling guilty. The problem is that I’m a people…
Confident Leaders Assessment
The Confident Leader Scorecard takes just a few minutes, and gives you a personalised snapshot of where you are now, and where you need to be focusing your attention
Work with Barbara
When you’re ready to stop circling the same patterns and start moving forward, this six-month 1:1 programme provides the structure and support to do just that.
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