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The lost art of thinking: When did thinking become such a radical act?
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The lost art of thinking: When did thinking become such a radical act?

Have you ever stopped to wonder when thinking became such a radical act?

In a world where our schedules are jam-packed and our attention constantly pulled in a million different directions, taking a moment to pause and reflect seems almost rebellious. And if you're one of the rare few who actually dares to carve out a bit of time for thinking, you're often met with raised eyebrows and scepticism. 

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What Can You Expect from Your Investment in Essential Coaching Skills for Product Leaders?
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What Can You Expect from Your Investment in Essential Coaching Skills for Product Leaders?

First off, I want to say thank you to everyone who’s been in touch over the past week to show interest in my Essential Coaching Skills for Product Leaders course and to ask some great questions about what we’ll be doing, how you’ll be learning, and much more. 

The most popular question by far has been about the ROI from the course. Everyone from potential participants and their managers to HR partners and leadership development contacts is keen to know what you’ll really get out of this investment.

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Breaking the Time Off Taboo: A fresh perspective on end-of-year vacations

Breaking the Time Off Taboo: A fresh perspective on end-of-year vacations

(Updated for December 2023)

As I write this, the end of the year is fast approaching. Days are shorter, nights longer, and the chill in the air has gone past “fresh” to down right cold! Sometimes it's tough to think, let alone work. So, let's talk about holiday vacation.

I’m not talking about the details of where you might go, or for how long - although I do always love a good holiday picture (and you’ll see a few of mine in this post.)

I’m more interested in how you think about time off.

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