by Tanya Heaney Voogt | Jul 16, 2024 | Leadership
I recall (with horror) my early management career. I had an outdated view of what it was to be a manager and felt my job was to manage the people. Make sure they were doing the right thing, checking in on them and trying to make them work to the level I expected. I...
by Tanya Heaney Voogt | May 16, 2024 | Coaching, Culture, Leadership, Mentally Healthy Workplace
It is a cliché to ‘Know your strengths’. We see it emblazoned across LinkedIn platforms, job advertisements, newsletters and other media. Leaders use it. Sports coaches scream, ‘Play to your strengths’, and we all smile and nod as though we know what they are talking...
by Tanya Heaney Voogt | Mar 22, 2024 | Leadership
Are you a safe and effective leader? Safe and Effective Leaders have a dual focus on people and outcomes. They understand that the two have a symbiotic relationship and the needs of both must be met. Safe and Effective Leaders step up to the plate to have those...
by Tanya Heaney Voogt | Jan 24, 2024 | Leadership, Workload Management
Rafael was the school principal of a large metropolitan primary school. Every day Rafael would have a stream of students, parents, teachers and support staff entering his office for queries, guidance or to let off steam. He prided himself on his “open door...
by Tanya Heaney Voogt | Nov 9, 2023 | Change Management, Leadership
“I have one team member who keeps telling me they’re bored. They still have plenty on their plate and I don’t want to give them anything more as I’m worried I’ll overload them. What can I do?” Our ideal state of work utilisation, generally speaking, is “active”....
by Tanya Heaney Voogt | Oct 27, 2023 | Coaching, Leadership
Can you achieve high levels of ‘mastery’ in your role? Find out! We’ve all heard phrases such as ‘master your role’ or ‘I’ve mastered my job’, but what does ‘mastery’ really mean and how is it linked to improved job...
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