39% of people said they’re concerned about not getting sufficient training in digital and technology skills from their employer, according to a PWC survey. 🤯

And the same percentage of people thought their job would be obsolete within 5 years, according to the same survey.

The message is clear: we need new skills for a new world.

But what is upskilling? Many of us don’t even really know, let alone how to upskill ourselves. 🤔

Fortunately, anyone can upskill, and there are plenty of resources out there to help us, once we know where to start. 🚀

It all starts by being aware of what we don’t know, what we want to improve, and at the same time, what we are curious about. 🔍

➡️ Upskilling can include hard skills: like how to use software or perhaps basic graphic design.

➡️ Upskilling can include soft skills: honing our listening skills or improving at giving constructive feedback.

➡️ Upskilling can also start by taking a step back and seeing what’s happening in our wider industry, and see how we can get ahead of the curve.

How to handle anxiety at work?

Ever tried the R.A.I.N. technique?

It’s a simple way to manage anxiety.

Let’s break it down.

1.  R — Recognize

When anxiety shows up, first, notice what’s going on.

Ask yourself:

→  Is my heart racing?

→  Is my mind speeding ahead?

→  How does my body feel right now?

Just take a moment to recognize what’s happening inside you.

Remember:

→  It’s okay to feel anxious — you don’t have to hide it

2.  A — Accept

Now, instead of pushing anxiety away, try this:

→  Simply accept that it’s there

This is called radical acceptance.

It doesn’t mean you have to like it.

Just let it be part of the moment.

Anxiety is a normal feeling — we don’t have to fight it :)

3.  I — Investigate

Now, gently ask yourself:

→  What’s causing this anxiety?

Is it a specific task at work?

Maybe a conversation with a colleague that’s stressing you out?

Or are there thoughts or worries fueling the anxiety?

Just get curious about it — like an investigator.

You don’t have to fix anything yet — just notice what’s going on.

4.  N — Nurture

Finally, be kind to yourself.

We often forget to do that, don’t we?

So, try this:

→  Take three deep breaths

→  Remind yourself it’s okay to feel anxious sometimes

→  Comfort yourself like you would a friend

You might say something calming, like:

→  “This will pass — I can handle this”

That’s it.

That’s how you can use the R.A.I.N. technique to handle anxiety :)

Ever met a brilliant jerk at work?

That’s a lack of emotional intelligence ⬇️

Most people think emotional intelligence means being nice.
It doesn’t.
It means being aware, intentional and real.

This periodic table breaks EQ into 5 powerful pillars:

→ Self-awareness
Understanding your feelings, reactions, and patterns.

→ Self-regulation
Managing emotions before they manage you.

→ Motivation
Staying focused on goals with purpose and resilience.

→ Empathy
Seeing beyond your own view to understand others.

→ Social Skills
Building trust, influence, and healthy relationships.

Here are a few key elements from the table:

→ Em – Emotional Awareness
Recognising your emotions and their impact.

→ Sr – Self-reflection
Regularly assessing your behaviour and mindset.

→ Sp – Self-control
Keeping disruptive emotions in check.

→ Ad – Adaptability
Adjusting calmly to change and challenge.

→ OpTi – Optimism
Staying persistent despite setbacks.

→ Lb – Leadership
Inspiring others with vision and clarity.

→ Un – Understanding
Sensing emotions and perspectives beyond your own.

→ CnMg – Conflict Management
Navigating tough conversations without damage.

→ Tp – Transparency
Staying honest and open in communication.

→ HpOt – Helping Others
Recognising and responding to needs in the moment.

Emotional intelligence affects everything:

→ Your ability to lead
→ Your influence with others
→ Your team’s trust and culture
→ And your long-term success

You can’t develop high-performing teams, without high emotional awareness.

And the best part?
Unlike IQ, EQ can be learned!

Small daily habits can change your life –

Here’s how to master them this year:

I just re-read my favorite productivity book, Atomic Habits by James Clear. 

If you haven’t read it, you should.

But if you don’t have time right now, 

Or just need a refresher,

Or want a primer before diving in,

This sheet covers the highlights you’ll need.

James outlines the transformational power of atomic habits:

↳Small steps

↳Easy to execute

↳Dramatically impactful

By setting up simple systems,

And using the power of compounding results,

You can not only achieve tremendous things by this time next year,

But you can actually become an entirely different person.

And there’s no better time to start than right now.

Politeness is the poison of collaboration. (Not joking)

Teams become dysfunctional from a lack of blunt honesty.

Teams thrive and grow when people feel empowered to give honest (fair) feedback.

A lack of honest feedback leads to a…

– Lack of planning
– Lack of support for team culture
– Lack of resources
– Lack of clarity
– Lack of mutual accountability

This causes teams to avoid expressing honest opinions, challenging ideas, or providing critical feedback.

True collaboration requires open, candid dialogue where members feel comfortable sharing their ideas, even if it means confronting difficult issues.

In this Fuel Your Growth Cheat Sheet, we explore 5 models to build dynamic teams and scale your organization for success.

1. Scrum Principles
2. The GROW Model
3. The Rocket Model™
4. The Clear Model
5. Belbin’s Team Model

Is your team dysfunctional?

Perfect leaves you poor.

Action makes you rich.

Want to be successful?

You certainly don’t need to be the smartest.
You just need to act fast.

We’ve all been there:
❌ Rewriting a message 10 times.
❌ Second-guessing good ideas into silence.
❌ Endless pros/cons lists instead of just testing.

The truth is:
You learn more in 3 days of doing,
Than 3 months of thinking.

Overthinking costs you twice:
First in time lost.
Then in opportunities missed.

Break free today:

1/ Put a price on your time
↳ Every minute thinking is a dollar burned.

2/ Choose speed over perfection
↳ Ship at 80% and improve live.

3/ Takes under 2 minutes? Do it now
↳ Clear your mind of the clutter.

What’s one thing you’ll stop overthinking today? 👇