Performance vs Trust – teams vs toxicity
Simon Sinek explains the value of leaders who promote collective performance over high performing individualists.
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FROM PAYE TO FREELANCE – some excellent advice about taking the plunge from Anne Burchett
Anne Burchett has done it all in the wine trade. In this blog post she gives excellent advice about making the jump between being a PAYE employee and going freelance – applicable to any industry with some big pros but some daunting cons too. Read the article on...
Over-50s who lose jobs much more likely to stay unemployed
Older people more than twice as likely to be unemployed for two years or longer if they lose job
BYTE EXPERTS: BYTE THE BULLET: WHY GETTING A COACH IS A BRILLIANT NEW YEAR’S RESOLUTION BY DAVID ROCHE
Publishing industry veteran David Roche has just launched his new venture Grey Area Coaching. in this month’s Byte Experts series he explains why new year is the perfect time to treat yourself (yes, really!) to some coaching and mentoring support.
BookBrunch Q&A with David Roche
BookBrunch Questions for: David Roche, chair of the The London Book Fair, New Writing North, and BookBrunch, industry consultant, and founder of Grey Area Coaching.
Happy Christmas from Grey Area Coaching
A donation has been made to New Writing North in lieu of posting Christmas cards. You can do the same here: https://newwritingnorth.com/donate/.
Freediving Ted talk – how to teach your mind to overcome barriers
In this breathtaking talk, world champion freediver Guillaume Néry takes us with him into the ocean’s depths. Metre by metre, he explains the physical and emotional impact of water pressure, silence and holding your breath.
Too much experience is a good thing: the rise of the midlife entrepreneur
Research has found that over-50s are setting up businesses faster than any other age group, contributing £119bn to the economy.
The CEO moment: Leadership for a new era
Challenged by the global pandemic, CEOs have made four shifts in the way they lead that hold great promise in the companies and society. Will they build on this unique moment, or return to the ways of the past?
Diversity and Inclusion Initiatives in the UK Publishing Industry
Many individual publishers already have fantastic initiatives underway to improve diversity and inclusivity and are seeing results in improved inclusivity in the wider publishing ecosystem, from the writers they publish through to their workforces. Read about examples of some initiatives in this area by Publishers Association members.