How three physical props, acting as metaphors, can significantly encourage and support individual development and change, and at the same time challenge and test commitment, honesty, teamwork and leadership Show notes for this episode:https://effectivelearning.co.uk/resources/storytelling/fruit-postcard-keyring/ Looking for more stories? Search by topic here: https://effectivelearning.co.uk/collections/storytelling Effective offers coaching, workshops and L&D programmes, covering 50+ topics – for […]
A problem that initially the supervisor thought had to be solved internally was easily fixed when she skilfully involved the customers, and which also resulted in a longer-term benefit! Show notes for this episode:https://effectivelearning.co.uk/resources/storytelling/hold-that-call/ Looking for more stories? Search by topic here: https://effectivelearning.co.uk/collections/storytelling Effective offers coaching, workshops and L&D programmes, covering 50+ topics – for […]
If a technical expert is promoted into management, which one dominates – and how will it affect their own performance, and that of others? Show notes for this episode:https://effectivelearning.co.uk/resources/storytelling/hotel-video/ Looking for more stories? Search by topic here: https://effectivelearning.co.uk/collections/storytelling Effective offers coaching, workshops and L&D programmes, covering 50+ topics – for more information, visit: https://effectivelearning.co.uk Please […]
The prioritisation jar is a brilliant metaphor for showing why and how ordering or scheduling priorities can make a huge impact on your personal effectiveness Show notes for this episode:https://effectivelearning.co.uk/resources/storytelling/the-prioritisation-pack/ Looking for more stories? Search by topic here: https://effectivelearning.co.uk/collections/storytelling Effective offers coaching, workshops and L&D programmes, covering 50+ topics – for more information, visit: https://effectivelearning.co.uk […]
Why learning strategies matter, and may be more important than either motivation or discipline in creating personal – and immediate – success and effective and sustainable organisational change Show notes for this episode:https://effectivelearning.co.uk/resources/storytelling/multiplication-rap-a-bee/ Looking for more stories? Search by topic here: https://effectivelearning.co.uk/collections/storytelling Effective offers coaching, workshops and L&D programmes, covering 50+ topics – for more […]
An example of how what’s wrong is easy to put right, if only there’s appropriate feedback. If someone doesn’t know, how can they be expected to improve? Show notes for this episode:https://effectivelearning.co.uk/resources/storytelling/a-small-problem-of-size/ Looking for more stories? Search by topic here: https://effectivelearning.co.uk/collections/storytelling Effective offers coaching, workshops and L&D programmes, covering 50+ topics – for more information, […]
Fine examples of how excellent customer care can result when front line staff are trusted with a budget and how to spend it Show notes for this episode:https://effectivelearning.co.uk/resources/storytelling/38-spend-money-keep-the-change/ Looking for more stories? Search by topic here: https://effectivelearning.co.uk/collections/storytelling Effective offers coaching, workshops and L&D programmes, covering 50+ topics – for more information, visit: https://effectivelearning.co.uk Please connect […]
One of my most embarrassing moments, professionally, and how through the empathy and support of those I let down, I learned some massive lessons… Show notes for this episode:https://effectivelearning.co.uk/resources/storytelling/51_searching-for-a-van/ Looking for more stories? Search by topic here: https://effectivelearning.co.uk/collections/storytelling Effective offers coaching, workshops and L&D programmes, covering 50+ topics – for more information, visit: https://effectivelearning.co.uk Please […]
An excellent and powerful example of reversal, how changing the relationship between guides and customers generates a unique, memorable and superb customer experience. Show notes for this episode:https://effectivelearning.co.uk/resources/storytelling/47_hearst-castle/ Looking for more stories? Search by topic here: https://effectivelearning.co.uk/collections/storytelling Effective offers coaching, workshops and L&D programmes, covering 50+ topics – for more information, visit: https://effectivelearning.co.uk Please connect […]
A perfect example of blind spot feedback, and the difference it can make – where the feedback is given and received as a gift, rather than a criticism Show notes for this episode:https://effectivelearning.co.uk/resources/storytelling/30_courageous-love-the-gift-of-blind-spot-feedback/ Looking for more stories? Search by topic here: https://effectivelearning.co.uk/collections/storytelling Effective offers coaching, workshops and L&D programmes, covering 50+ topics – for more […]
Clear priorities are one thing – but what if they conflict? A great example of the need to connect top level strategy with ground level decision making. Show notes for this episode:https://effectivelearning.co.uk/resources/storytelling/16_people-on-an-airfield/ Looking for more stories? Search by topic here: https://effectivelearning.co.uk/collections/storytelling Effective offers coaching, workshops and L&D programmes, covering 50+ topics – for more information, […]
A brilliant yet simple way of emphasising how the key element in effective change is not about making the change, but embedding it… Show notes for this episode:https://effectivelearning.co.uk/resources/storytelling/05-arm-folding/ Looking for more stories? Search by topic here: https://effectivelearning.co.uk/collections/storytelling Effective offers coaching, workshops and L&D programmes, covering 50+ topics – for more information, visit: https://effectivelearning.co.uk Please connect […]
Understanding someone's key motivation & drivers can convert repetitive failure to instant success...so focus on what they want, not just what you want.Show notes for this episode:https://effectivelearning.co.uk/resources/storytelling/25-finding-the-lever/Looking for more stories? Search by topic here: https://effectivelearning.co.uk/collections/storytellingEffective offers coaching, workshops and L&D programmes, covering 50+ topics – for more information, visit: https://effectivelearning.co.ukPlease connect with us on:Youtube: https://www.youtube.com/@effectivelearnLinkedin: https://www.linkedin.com/company/effectivelearnTwitter: https://twitter.com/effectivelearn
Do you find it difficult to switch off? Do you even think it's possible...?Show notes for this episode: https://effectivelearning.co.uk/resources/storytelling/26_just-being/Looking for more stories? Search by topic here: https://effectivelearning.co.uk/collections/storytellingEffective offers coaching, workshops and L&D programmes, covering 50+ topics – for more information, visit: https://effectivelearning.co.uk/Please connect with us on: Youtube: https://www.youtube.com/@effectivelearn Linkedin: https://www.linkedin.com/company/effectivelearn Twitter: https://twitter.com/effectivelearn
Two choices - both equally problematic. Which would you choose? A really good example of thinking outside the box, and challenging assumptions...Show notes for this episode: https://effectivelearning.co.uk/resources/storytelling/21_the-tea-and-the-stick/Looking for more stories? Search by topic here: https://effectivelearning.co.uk/collections/storytellingEffective offers coaching, workshops and L&D programmes, covering 50+ topics – for more information, visit: https://effectivelearning.co.uk/Please connect with us on: Youtube: https://www.youtube.com/@effectivelearn Linkedin: https://www.linkedin.com/company/effectivelearn Twitter: https://twitter.com/effectivelearn
A metaphor for how failing to let go will keep you trapped - so don't let life make a monkey out of you...!Show notes for this episode: https://effectivelearning.co.uk/resources/storytelling/15-to-catch-a-monkey/Looking for more stories? Search by topic here: https://effectivelearning.co.uk/collections/storytellingEffective offers coaching, workshops and L&D programmes, covering 50+ topics – for more information, visit: https://effectivelearning.co.uk/Please connect with us on: Youtube: https://www.youtube.com/@effectivelearn Linkedin: https://www.linkedin.com/company/effectivelearn Twitter: https://twitter.com/effectivelearn
Whether you do a task or not may depend less on its difficulty or content, and more on your motivation...Show notes for this episode: https://effectivelearning.co.uk/resources/storytelling/14_arms-outstretched/Looking for more stories? Search by topic here: https://effectivelearning.co.uk/collections/storytellingEffective offers coaching, workshops and L&D programmes, covering 50+ topics – for more information, visit: https://effectivelearning.co.uk/Please connect with us on: Youtube: https://www.youtube.com/@effectivelearn Linkedin: https://www.linkedin.com/company/effectivelearn Twitter: https://twitter.com/effectivelearn
Everything is obvious with hindsight - it's having great foresight that matters. Also a good example of how many problems are in our head, rather than in the external world...Show notes for this episode: https://effectivelearning.co.uk/resources/storytelling/13_ping-pong-ball/Looking for more stories? Search by topic here: https://effectivelearning.co.uk/collections/storytellingEffective offers coaching, workshops and L&D programmes, covering 50+ topics – for more information, visit: https://effectivelearning.co.uk/Please connect with us on: Youtube: https://www.youtube.com/@effectivelearn Linkedin: https://www.linkedin.com/company/effectivelearn Twitter: https://twitter.com/effectivelearn
Waiting, especially for perfection, may mean nothing gets started - and therefore completed - at all...Show notes for this episode: https://effectivelearning.co.uk/resources/storytelling/12_the-grand-national/Looking for more stories? Search by topic here: https://effectivelearning.co.uk/collections/storytellingEffective offers coaching, workshops and L&D programmes, covering 50+ topics – for more information, visit: https://effectivelearning.co.uk/Please connect with us on: Youtube: https://www.youtube.com/@effectivelearn Linkedin: https://www.linkedin.com/company/effectivelearn Twitter: https://twitter.com/effectivelearn
The Values Agreement in action - and how values might be as important as skills in determining who might be a successful recruit...Show notes for this episode: https://effectivelearning.co.uk/resources/storytelling/11_the-blanket/Looking for more stories? Search by topic here: https://effectivelearning.co.uk/collections/storytellingEffective offers coaching, workshops and L&D programmes, covering 50+ topics – for more information, visit: https://effectivelearning.co.uk/Please connect with us on: Youtube: https://www.youtube.com/@effectivelearn Linkedin: https://www.linkedin.com/company/effectivelearn Twitter: https://twitter.com/effectivelearn