Time Well Spent: Cherishing the Moments That Matter Most
“The best thing to spend on your children is your time.” – Louise Hart Life is full of priorities. Some are imposed on us by schedules,...
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James Coomber
- Jul 15
- 3 min
Why won’t my boss listen or engage with me?
Why won’t my boss listen or engage with me? In the last few days, I’ve been approached by three people keen to discuss issues they’re...
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James Coomber
- May 13
- 4 min
One Year Since Leaving the Fire Service: Lessons and Liberations
A Significant Turning Point A year ago today, I reached a significant turning point in my life – it was time to hang up my helmet after...
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James Coomber
- Jan 16
- 7 min
From Stalemate to Solution: Overcoming Resistance in Team Discussions
In team dynamics, conflicts often arise from differences in opinions or approaches. A classic example is when two team members have valid...
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James Coomber
- Dec 7, 2023
- 3 min
How Avoiding Difficult Conversations at Work is Costing UK Businesses More Than Just Words
Navigating conversations with our colleagues can be a bit tricky at times. Surprisingly, studies indicate that nearly 69% of us feel a...
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James Coomber
- Oct 20, 2023
- 3 min
Male allyship - Why we need to talk about it!
In today's rapidly evolving workplace, the conversation surrounding gender equality has taken centre stage. Yet, one facet that often...
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James Coomber
- Sep 25, 2023
- 2 min
Trust and Psychological Safety: The Twin Pillars of High-Performing Teams
In the realm of team dynamics and organisational culture, two terms have been gaining significant traction: trust and psychological...
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James Coomber
- Sep 18, 2023
- 4 min
Rising Together: How Men Can Champion Women in the Workplace
In the span of the past five years, I've had a series of revelations. Women from various industries, ranging from the UK Fire and Rescue...
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James Coomber
- Aug 25, 2023
- 6 min
Psychological safety – What is it and how can I introduce it into my workplace?
We have all worked in both good and bad teams throughout our career and heard stories from others about “how great their boss/team is”,...
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James Coomber
- Jul 27, 2023
- 4 min
What can "You" do to help create a better working environment?
It’s often out of our control to improve the environment at large, and when I say at large, I mean things like lighting in the office,...
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