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Beyond Capital-P Purpose – Finding Real Meaning at Work
In this episode of “The Re-Connection Revolution,” Celeste challenges the self-help industry’s obsession with finding your “Capital-P Purpose” and introduces a refreshing alternative for today’s burned-out professionals.
Meaningful Connection to Country and Culture with Acknowledge This!
In this episode of The Reconnection Revolution, Celeste Halliday engages with Emma and Reece from Acknowledge This, exploring the importance of cultural acknowledgement, the creation of safe spaces for discussions around Aboriginal culture, and the need to reconnect with both ourselves and the community.
From Resolutions to Revolution – The One Word Method For Real Change
In this episode of The Reconnection Revolution, host Celeste Halliday explores a fresh perspective on New Year’s resolutions. The conversation delves into the role of identity and beliefs in creating lasting behaviour change, encouraging listeners to challenge limiting narratives and embrace new possibilities.
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IF you want to reach a goal THEN you must have a plan
Sometimes we all run out of willpower and grit – that’s what makes us human.
Got grit?
If there’s one thing my clients wish I could ‘wave a magic wand’ and give them, it’s discipline. Grit.
Power – It’s a State Of Mind
Have you ever looked at a leader in power and thought: ‘I would be so different if I was in their position’?
The dangerous disruptor myth (and why I don’t subscribe to it)
In our tech-driven economy, Silicon Valley has been the epitome of entrepreneurship; a beacon of innovation and disruption, bringing new products and services to market as fast as they can be financed.
Are these the questions we’re all thinking but not asking?
How much ‘one-on-one’ time would you say you get to spend with the important people in your life? By that I mean completely focused, quality time with no distractions?
Brace yourself – Winter is Coming…
As we head into Winter, with its shorter hours of daylight and coughs and sniffles, I want to take a leaf out of nature’s book (pardon the pun!)
Boing Boing – How do you bounce back?
If we were playing a game of ‘business buzzword bingo’, I’m pretty sure we’d find ‘resilience’ quite high up on the list.
Once upon a time
We all started with a clean slate. Then, since earliest childhood, we’ve developed stories to make sense of our lives.
What’s your emotional GPS telling you?
Last week I wrote about thoughts not being facts and how we can manage our thoughts by recognising them for what they are – mood-driven mental events that pop up in our mind. Just like thoughts, feelings aren’t facts either (I think we’re starting to see a pattern here…).
What If I Told You The ‘Secret’ To Having a Successful Life?
According to Susan David, PhD, renowned psychologist and author, the key to being the best version of yourself and leading the life you want is ‘Emotional Agility’.
Anger – The Tip Of The Iceberg
‘GET BACK IN HERE NOW! I SAID NOW!’ – my new manager’s voice bellowed out across the office floor. Everyone froze. I was not long out of university so I quickly assumed this level of anger at work was acceptable.
A peek inside what Celeste is reading, watching and listening to
Articles
To Be a Great Leader, You Need the Right Mindset
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What Leading with Optimism Really Looks Like
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High-Performing Teams Need Psychological Safety. Here’s How to Create It
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3 ways to manage conflict when you work remotely
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15 Questions About Remote Work, Answered
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How Managers Can Support Remote Employees
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How to Get People to Actually Participate in Virtual Meetings
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How to Collaborate Effectively If Your Team Is Remote
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Responding To COVID-19. Ten Lessons From The World’s HR Leaders
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Celebrate the NEW Intimacy
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Challenges to Managing Virtual Teams and How to Overcome Them
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Talks
How Stress Affects Your Body
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The Happy Secret to Better Work
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Forget the Pecking Order at Work
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Are you a Giver or Taker?
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‘Unlocking Us’ - Loneliness and Connection
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READING LIST
Awe: The New Science of Everyday Wonder and How It Can Transform Your Life
By Dacher Keltner
Stolen Focus
By Johann Hari
Atomic Habits
By James Clear
The Silo Effect
By Gillian Tett
Deep Work
By Cal Newport
The Happiness Advantage
By Shawn Achor
Happier
By Tal Ben-Shahar
Start With Why
By Simon Sinek
White Fragility
By Robin Diangelo
Creativity, Inc.
By Ed Catmull
How To Have A Good Day
By Caroline Webb
Originals
By Adam Grant
Rising Strong
By Brene Brown
Thrive
By Arianna Huffington
The Fearless Organization: Creating Psychological Safety in the Workplace for Learning, Innovation, and Growth
By Amy Edmondson
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