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Why are you so mean?

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We lean towards being our own worst critics and our self-talk can sometimes be very negative. But how would we feel if a friend said these things to us? How can we embrace a more positive mental attitude?

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Busy Being Busy

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New beginnings bring excitement and anxiety in equal measure. At ICC, we think they are essential for personal growth, development and fulfilment. We break it down here…

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Embracing New Beginnings

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New beginnings bring excitement and anxiety in equal measure. At ICC, we think they are essential for personal growth, development and fulfilment. We break it down here…

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The Cloak of Anonymity

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Our clients often ask us, “will we receive better quality feedback if the respondents remain anonymous?”. The truth is, it depends, and we look into the reasons behind this in today’s article.

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Breaking the Ice 

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In development sessions, icebreakers tend to have a polarising effect on participants. You either love them or hate them! Today we consider the benefits of icebreakers as well as their potential pitfalls…

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Self-Belief and Silencing the Crowd 

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Self-belief isn’t simply about having confidence in our abilities, it’s a fundamental mindset that shapes our actions and decisions. How can we improve our own self-belief?

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The Power of Purpose

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Having a clear sense of purpose supports us to overcome challenges, achieve our goals and lead fulfilling lives. What aspects of our lives are influenced by purpose?

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Summer Breeze

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Today we reminisce about the 2008 Jim Carrey film, ‘Yes Man’ and ask whether we find ourselves saying ‘Yes!’ more often than we would like. We suggest that there’s a hidden superpower in saying ‘No’….

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The Performance Round-Up

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Today we reminisce about the 2008 Jim Carrey film, ‘Yes Man’ and ask whether we find ourselves saying ‘Yes!’ more often than we would like. We suggest that there’s a hidden superpower in saying ‘No’….

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How Effective is Coaching?

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Gallup’s ‘State of the Global Workplace’ 2023 report has been published and has some interesting headlines. We discuss them here…

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Helping to define a values-based performance culture

“The value of offering our team the opportunity to feed into our culture and values and inform the decisions we will take in this critical area of the business has been invaluable. It underpins our approach as a Leadership team and has given us the tools we need to take further positive steps forward.”

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ICC helps Lynwood improve staff communication & boost moral

“The team at ICC has been incredibly approachable and has spent some ‘one-on-one time’ with our staff. This personal approach has had a tremendously positive effect on the team, improving and enhancing their daily life not only at work but personally as well.”

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