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James Coomber
Sep 5, 20243 min read
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, 20243 min read
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, 20244 min read
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, 20247 min read
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, 20233 min read
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, 20233 min read
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, 20232 min read
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, 20234 min read
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, 20236 min read
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, 20234 min read
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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