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🌟 Gearing Up for 2025? Let’s Start with Purpose. 🌟 As many of us prepare to step back into work next week, take a moment to reflect: - Does your career align with your values and passions? - Are you heading in the direction you truly want to go? If you’re feeling ready for a fresh perspective, join Jay Chopra, PhD, on Wednesday, 15th January at 1 PM UK / 8 AM EST for a FREE Brunch & Learn: Find Your Career North Star. 🔑 What you’ll gain: - Practical tools to define your Career North Star - the purpose guiding your career. - Strategies to align your work with what lights you up. - Actionable steps to overcome roadblocks and take control of your next chapter. Start the year with clarity and confidence. Whether you’re considering a career pivot or simply want to re-energise your path, this session is your chance to pause, reflect, and refocus. 🎯 Sign up now on the Making Shift Happen LinkedIn event page (scan the QR code or find the link in comments) and let’s make 2025 a year of meaningful progress. #CareerDevelopment #Leadership #FindYourNorthStar #ProfessionalGrowth #MakingWorkMoreHuman

Happy New Year from all of us at Making Shift Happen! 🎇 As we welcome 2025, we hope you’ve had time to recharge, refuel, and enjoy moments with family and friends. Here’s to a year filled with success, fulfilment, and positive growth - both at work and in life. We’re looking forward to partnering with loyal and new clients alike to: ✨ Build effective teams that collaborate and thrive ✨ Develop inspirational leaders who bring out the best in others ✨ Foster cultures of innovation that drive meaningful change ✨ Prioritise wellbeing as a foundation for success ✨ Create inclusive spaces where everyone belongs and contributes Here’s to making 2025 a year of impact, connection, and progress - together. Let’s Make Shift Happen! #HappyNewYear #2025 #TeamEffectiveness #Leadership #Innovation #Wellbeing #Inclusion #MakingWorkMoreHuman

Merry Christmas from all of us at Making Shift Happen! 🎄 A heartfelt thank you to our clients, partners, and friends for trusting in the MSH team this year. Your belief in our work and collaboration has made 2024 an incredible year of growth, connection, and impact. We hope you enjoy a restful and joyful Christmas surrounded by those who matter most. Take time to recharge, reflect, and celebrate - all ready to Make Shift Happen again in 2025! Wishing you a wonderful holiday season and a happy new year. #MerryChristmas #ThankYou #MakingShiftHappen #MakingWorkMoreHuman

🎄 Before you head off for the holidays, why not give yourself the gift of clarity for the year ahead? Registration is open for "Find Your Career North Star", Jay Chopra's FREE Brunch & Learn session on 15th January. It’s the perfect way to kick off 2025 with focus and purpose, especially if you’re thinking about your next career steps. We’ll cover: ✨ How to define your professional North Star ✨ Practical tools to overcome career roadblocks ✨ Strategies to align your career with what truly matters to you 📅 Date: 15th January 🍴 Time: 1 PM UK / 8 AM EST Sign up now before the holiday hustle takes over via the Making Shift Happen LinkedIn event page (link in comments/scan the QR code)! Let’s start the new year with fresh direction and bold decisions. #CareerNorthStar #BrunchAndLearn #NewYearNewGoals

The last of our 2024 content reflections: Your Favourite Conversation! 🎙️ One of the year’s most popular pieces of content was our podcast episode where I sat down with executive coach Eamon Foley to explore the connection between values, culture, and leadership success. 💡 Key takeaways from the episode: 1️⃣ Strong values and culture are essential to delivering a company’s vision - but they need to be operationalised to come to life. Vision alone isn’t enough; it’s about embedding it in daily actions and decisions. 2️⃣ Emotional intelligence and relationship-building aren’t just “nice to haves” - they’re at the heart of effective leadership. Leaders who can connect with their teams inspire trust, collaboration, and performance. 3️⃣ Executive coaching is a powerful tool for leadership development, helping leaders grow, align with their purpose, and navigate challenges with clarity. This conversation resonated because it tackled the real work of leadership: making visions tangible, fostering meaningful relationships, and building a strong, values-driven culture. If you haven’t yet listened to this episode, it’s a must for anyone committed to developing as a leader or creating impact in their organisation (link in comment below 👇). As we reflect on the past year, we’re grateful for the conversations that challenged us, inspired us, and helped us grow. Here’s to more impactful discussions in 2025! What leadership insights or breakthroughs stood out to you this year? Share them below! #LeadershipDevelopment #CompanyCulture #ExecutiveCoaching #ValuesDrivenLeadership #Podcast #MakingWorkMoreHuman

Today, we're reflecting on the video content that connected with you the most in 2024 🎥 One of the standout pieces of content this year was a video from our Tangible Tips series on feedback - a topic that sparked conversation and action across our network. 💡 The big insight? Feedback, when delivered without empathy, often feels like criticism. But with the right approach - empathetic, specific, and constructive - it becomes a tool for growth. In the video, I introduced the EBI (Even Better If) approach to help leaders give feedback that builds people up rather than tearing them down: “Sarah, you did an amazing job leading today’s meeting! It would have been even better if you shared more data upfront to support your approach.” See the difference? No harsh criticism - just genuine, actionable input. The response to this video reminded us how critical a healthy feedback culture is to team performance and workplace wellbeing. When done well, feedback fosters growth, trust, and better results - exactly what we mean when we talk about Making Work More Human. As we look ahead to 2025, let’s commit to creating environments where feedback helps people thrive. What feedback approaches have worked best in your teams? We can’t wait to share more Tangible Tips with you in the new year! 🚀 #FeedbackCulture #Leadership #GrowthMindset #TeamPerformance #TangibleTips #MakingWorkMoreHuman

We're reflecting on 2024 and what resonated most with you, and Jay's top-performing post this year was all about small teams and why they win. 🏆 💡 The key insight? As team size grows, so does communication complexity. What starts as a few simple connections quickly turns into a tangled web of communication lines. By keeping teams small, leaders can ensure clear communication, faster decision-making, and greater agility. As shared earlier this year: • 2 members = 1 communication line • 4 members = 6 lines • 10 members = 45 lines to manage! It’s no wonder Jeff Bezos’ famous “two-pizza rule” resonates so much - if your team can’t be fed by two pizzas, it’s probably too big. 🍕 💡Key tips for leaders: 1. Keep teams small and agile (6-8 people max). 2. Define clear roles to minimise overlap. 3. Encourage ownership and autonomy. 4. Scale thoughtfully - create more small teams instead of expanding existing ones. The lesson is simple: Small teams win because communication stays simple. As we reflect on the year, this insight sparked meaningful conversations with our network - and it’s a reminder that sometimes, less really is more. What’s your experience with team size? Is two pizzas enough to feed your teams? We’re looking forward to sharing more insights and strategies with you in 2025! 🚀 #TeamEffectiveness #Leadership #SmallTeams #Communication #MakingWorkMoreHuman

Registration is now OPEN for "Find Your Career North Star", Jay's FREE Brunch & Learn event happening on 15th January! If you’re exploring your next career move or looking for ways to align your work with your values, this session is for you. Together, we’ll cover: ✨ How to define your professional North Star ✨ Practical tools for overcoming career roadblocks ✨ Steps to make bold, purposeful decisions The session is designed to give you real, actionable insights to take control of your career journey. 📅 Date: 15th January / Time: 13:00 GMT / 08:00 EST Register now, like and share, we can’t wait to see you there! #CareerNorthStar #BrunchAndLearn #CareerClarity #LinkedInLive 

Creativity thrives on confidence, but what happens when a team member begins to doubt their abilities? As a leader, you can help reignite their passion and unlock their potential by encouraging exploration and providing meaningful support. Here are four ways to help your team rediscover their creative spark: 🎓 Encourage Learning – Suggest they take a course in a different creative field. Exploring new areas can inspire fresh perspectives and expand their skill set. 🌿 Take Creative Breaks – Encourage them to step away and engage in activities outside their norm, like visiting art galleries, attending cultural events, or simply spending time in nature. Sometimes inspiration strikes when we least expect it. 🤝 Collaborate with Others – Facilitate opportunities for cross-disciplinary collaboration. New ideas often emerge when diverse perspectives come together. 🎯 Try Creative Challenges – Introduce fun, low-pressure challenges unrelated to daily work. These can help them think outside the box and rediscover the joy of creating. At Making Shift Happen, we’re passionate about helping teams unlock their full creative potential. Whether it’s through workshops, mentoring, or leadership development, our mission is to keep creativity alive and thriving. Because every team deserves the tools and confidence to innovate. How do you support your team’s creativity? Share your thoughts in the comments! #CreativityInLeadership #TeamDevelopment #UnlockPotential #MakingWorkMoreHuman #MakingShiftHappen 

Struggling to inspire a culture of ownership and responsibility in your team? Empowerment is about more than just motivation—it’s about providing the tools, trust, and confidence your team needs to thrive. At Making Shift Happen, we use the 7Cs of Empowerment to guide teams towards true ownership: 1️⃣ Courage to Let Go – Trust your team to own and deliver their tasks. Letting go is the first step. 2️⃣ Contract – Be clear on what success looks like. Alignment on goals is key to accountability. 3️⃣ Confidence – Help build their belief in themselves. Without it, ownership falters. 4️⃣ Capabilities – Ask what resources or training they need to succeed. Provide practical support. 5️⃣ Check-ins – Stay connected with regular check-ins, but resist the urge to take over. Use coaching to guide instead of solving for them. 6️⃣ Coaching – Ask targeted questions to help them find their own solutions to challenges. 7️⃣ Celebrate – Recognise both individual and team successes. Celebrating wins reinforces ownership and accountability. Empowerment is a partnership between leaders and teams. When you provide clarity, support, and encouragement, you’re building a culture where responsibility and initiative can flourish. As we approach the end of the year, what steps can you take to empower your team for success in 2024? Let’s discuss in the comments! #Leadership #TeamEmpowerment #CoachingLeadership #MakingWorkMoreHuman #MakingShiftHappen