Potential Unearthed

We've decided to close our business page as we tend to spend most of our time posting on our company LinkedIn page . A big thanks to everyone for all of your likes and shares over the years, it's been much appreciated. You can keep in touch by following me on Twitter or by liking our Linkedin page https://www.linkedin.com/company/potential-unearthed-ltd thanks again, Mike

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If you are looking to build up your resilience you'll love this great resource from the Samaritans. It only takes an hour and it's free! Lots of other free advice if you click on the link

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Are you going through a little drama? If you are on the receiving end, you'll no doubt see yourself as the victim and someone as the evil persecutor and someone else as the compassionate rescuer. The other party will no doubt see themselves in exactly the same roles. Maybe you see yourself as the victim but they see you as the persecutor? Dramas can get a bit messy due to differing perspectives. If you are going through as issue, maybe it's time to see it through the eyes of others?

Do you like learning on-line? Here's a great site full of on-line courses covering lots of different topics. Quite a lot of them are free

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How's your to-do list? Is there anything you can delegate? If everything on your list is a 5, please feel free to put your feet up and have a Gin

For the second year in a row we have passed our ilm audit with flying colours. Really chuffed! I'd like to say it's all down to me, but it's not. It's all down to Sarah's hard work. Roll on next years hat trick of passes!

We all take a kick from time to time. If you have suffered a recent setback, ask yourself these questions to help put things into perspective, or to help you decide what to do next...

Think of learning how to drive. 1. You don't know anything, 2. Start learning, know basics but you can't drive, 3. Instructor tells you where to go and you drive 4. You've now passed and can drive without thinking about it.

It took me 5 times to get to level 4!

Are you starting something new in 2019? Whether it's a new job, or taking up a new hobby, you'll have to drop to 1 before you can get to 3 and 4. Don't get stressed about it, it's only natural.

Loved delivering Module 1 of our Management programme for the team at Pavertec on Saturday. Great bunch who were surprisingly chirpy despite a 7.45am start! Looking forward to Module 2 in a few weeks.

Here's some great advice for those who want to have 'that' conversation at work

'That' conversation with your boss | Mind, the mental health charity - help for mental health problems I've had this conversation with several managers in the past, and I can honestly say that the responses varied as widely as you can imagine.

Only 3wks to go until 300 Santa's take to the streets of Chorley to help raise money for our local children's hospice; Derian House. We can't wait! If you would like to donate just follow this link, thanks in advance

Read Neil's story Neil is raising money to help Derian House Children's Hospice

From speaking up in meetings, to speaking in public, so many people suffer with social anxiety. This is an excellent article that will hopefully help those who suffer from it

Tips on How to Manage Social Anxiety at Work and in Meetings The office is a challenging environment for people with social anxiety disorder. Here are some tips on how to manage social anxiety at work and in meetings.