Assiem Ltd

06/04/2024

50-70% don't have inner dialogues according to this research, many processing inner thoughts with visuals instead. It's constant chatter in my head, so I'd be fascinated to hear what you experience.

... and what happens when people can't turn them off.

01/03/2024

Definitely right up my street! Get dancing in the office.

Dancing at work might sound unconventional, but research finds it boosts productivity. Dancing, a cognitive and physical exercise, enhances brain function and well-being, leading to less absenteeism and improved focus. It benefits especially those in routine tasks or teamwork, suggesting a unique ed...

28/01/2024

Worth experimenting with to find what works best for you. I definitely go for the upbeat, dance around type of song!!

https://neurosciencenews.com/musics-traits-stress-25532/

The research, involving 470 participants, identified that stress-relieving songs often share common features, regardless of their musical style.

20/01/2024

We've been featured in February's edition of Life In ... Bromley magazine. Supporting local authors. Thanks Life In Magazines

If you're struggling to improve and maintain a healthy weight and lifestyle, then take a look at all the amazing tips, hints and techniques for the mind and body. Available in Smaller Knickers For Life book, available at Amazon. www.amazon.co.uk/dp/1913425851

You might just be surprised what you could achieve this time.

20/01/2024

"What coaching can offer is a safe space for listening, sharing and letting go. Working with a coach can help an individual work through topics such as resilience, coping with stress and change, confidence and esteem – all of which will impact mental health positively."

If you're interested in finding out more about coaching and how it could help you or your organisation, please get in contact for an initial chat.

Discussion of psychological wellbeing at work becoming less taboo is causing some businesses to alter their culture, says Jo Reeves

09/11/2023

Recent research sheds light on whether online meetings are as effective as those held in real life.

https://buff.ly/40w4l1I

06/11/2023

Self-awareness includes knowing how well developed your active listening skills are.

Leaders can often talk more than listen, asking questions later. The members of your team have important information and thoughts to share. They may be eager to speak up, but will stop doing so if they feel they’re not being listening to.

Ask questions, and really listen to their answers - see how things could change.

02/11/2023

The greatest self-sabotage is staying where you are, when you know you could do more. It puts a limit on what you could achieve.

You may feel safer in your comfort zone than to challenge and overcome fears and negative thoughts. But when you can and do, you become inspired to take the best action towards your goals and dreams.

Contact me to find out how executive coaching could help you reach your goals.

30/10/2023

Have you wondered how coaching, and specifically how I could help you and your team?

By way of introduction, I’ve been an Executive Coach for 14 years, following many (many!) years in senior leadership roles and management consultancy. I’m passionate about helping clients unlock their full potential and for leaders to create environments for people to feel more motivated, inspired, healthy and happy.

On a personal level, I’m an introvert (to some people’s surprise), and a self-confessed perfectionist who has suffered from imposter syndrome for most of my career. Accused of having a wicked sense of humour, I believe it’s important to find the joy in life and work. I have a passion for Latin & Ballroom dancing, and trying new hobbies and volunteer work to challenge myself.

I‘ve always been fascinated with people and why they do and say the things they do (hence my love of neuroscience). I believe my skill is in being able to pinpoint stress triggers and behaviours, and develop a client’s self-awareness that drives a more effective leader.

I’ve seen first-hand how poor management and leadership skills costs an organisation in productivity, creativity and customer service. It can also lead to employees who are stressed, under-developed, lack progression and demotivated enough to consider leaving the company.

The name of my company, Assiem, is based on the Italian word for “together” – this was because it was important for me that all my coaching is built on a solid working relationship of support and accountability.

My previous experience allows me to quickly get up to speed with your needs, while understanding the complexity of the environment you’re working in. A tailormade approach can combine traditional coaching methods with appropriate neuroscience and management tools.

Most of us have doubts at some stage in our career. These can come out as stress, procrastination, doubting our ability, feeling overwhelmed, not being able to switch off and relax, or thinking life is not how we thought it would (or could) be. This is not about your intellect, it’s about your mindset. And this is where coaching can make a significant difference.

If you’re curious or facing challenges right now, please have a look at the link below, to see how coaching could be useful to you personally or for your team/organisation. Or contact me for an initial chat.

https://www.assiem.co.uk/executive-coaching/is-coaching-for-me/

06/09/2023

Absolute privilege and pleasure to work as one of the facilitators and Hogan Assessment coaches on this programme. An amazing and inspirational team, and it's great news that Barclays have been recognised for this.

Best Advance in Leadership Development category - Gold Award.

05/09/2023

This is an interesting article about one of our triggers for stress. It's useful to discover your triggers as it's only then that you can do something about them to help yourself.

Feeling stressed by the clutter? You're not alone! Our brains crave order, but sometimes mess can spark creativity. Learn why clutter might be more than just a visual nuisance & how understanding its impact can improve our well-being.

Not all clutter is bad; occasional disorder can spark creativity, but understanding its impact can lead to better mental well-being.

30/08/2023

Ever wondered about coaching and how it might help you and/or those in your team?

Coaching is a collaboration which focuses on future goals and supporting clients through their unique journey to self-awareness and discovery. A coach’s role is not to “fix” anyone or provide the solutions, but to empower clients to confidently find their own path to success.

“Assiem” is based on a word for “together” and the coaching approach is to listen and support clients as they find their individual steps towards desired goals.

Do you have any goals that have stalled and could benefit from this dedicated support?

As well as having your own personal goals, you might be going through a time of questioning, worry and anxiety, for example, about:
- A lack of confidence, competence or influence being shown up.
- Losing out on a promotion.
- Missing a deadline for an important decision.
- Time and age being against you.
- Not enjoying the role you do and/or wanting something different.
- Imposter syndrome and being "found out as a fraud".

Coaching could help you find your answers, a positive approach to future goals, and a stronger belief in yourself.

05/08/2023

How to improve your leadership? Self-awareness is key to understanding the impact you have on others.

I think this is one of the most important aspects of great leadership and the fundamental approach in my style of executive coaching. It helps to understand your strengths and how those strengths impact others. And also being fully aware of other behaviours impacting you and those you work with, such as how you act under pressure and stress.

Research found that no other leadership behavior has a bigger effect on workers.

04/08/2023

Great article and testimonial posted on Linked In by Whitehall Collective:

How business coaching can transform a company

"I have seen this at play firsthand whilst working in a former role and was imminently impressed by/with the business coach who was engaged to work with the senior leadership team. I have continued to work closely with Karen Goold from Assiem Ltd and cannot recommend her highly enough if you are looking for exec coaching, business coaching or leadership services - this can ONLY benefit your business!"

You may want to consider investing in business coaching -

25/07/2023

Great leadership starts with knowing yourself. It starts with self-awareness – understanding your personal beliefs on what can and can’t be achieved, what motivates and drives you, the impact you have on others, what triggers your stress and how you then behave when stressed. If you don’t know how you tick, how can you appreciate similarities and differences in how others might tick?

We all have amazing strengths we rely on, and it’s important to keep developing and sharing them. But we also need to be aware of their impact on others.

One of my self-awareness coaching clients was surprised to find that their strengths could sometimes demotivate others who had a very different approach. With that knowledge, they were able to adapt their leadership and communication style to encourage and benefit from the diversity of their team.

Let me know if you'd like to know more.

20/07/2023

One of our 5 biggest stresses is uncertainty.

It’s easy to get caught up in negative thoughts when we’re uncertain about the future or we fear the unknown. But rather than let these thoughts take over, try changing to the more hopeful thoughts of curiosity and intrigue.

As we know from experience, the majority of our worries never actually happen. It’s impressive how we can come up with what seems like hundreds of negative versions of what might happen!

Try being curious instead.

19/07/2023

Honoured to be one of the founding members of International Dancing Minds. All of us have a passion to highlight mental well-being in the dance world.

This post may be dancing focused but coaching can benefit anyone - reviewing what might be holding you back, but also how to use your strengths to guide you forward and reach your goals. So please contact me now for a confidential discussion.

31/05/2023

Coaching sessions are a safe space to talk openly and honestly. If you’re lacking confidence, feeling self-doubt or being overly hard on yourself, you may also feel like you’re falling short of unrealistically high expectations. This drive to present a perfect front to others can be stressful in the long term.

It’s normal to feel a bit anxious when facing challenging situations, but if lacking confidence interferes with your ability to reach your full potential, it’s definitely worth looking at in more detail.

In one-to-one coaching sessions we look at your unique goals and can then determine beliefs, negative emotions, negative self-talk and stress triggers which could be holding you back. We can use Neuroscience and other coaching practices (such as Hogan Assessments) to help you gain insight and improved self-awareness for future success.

23/05/2023

Self awareness gives the opportunity to understand your identity and reputation, and the impact you have on those around you.

A Hogan Assessment and a 121 coaching session from a qualified facilitator can provide invaluable insight into your strengths as well as your behaviours when under stress.

Develop confidence in your leadership skills and understand more about how to work with those similar and different to you.

Contact me for discuss how a Hogan Assessment and coaching session can help you and your team.

12/12/2022

Persuasion & influencing workshops, useful for team members working with internal and external customers.

Get in contact if you think it could help in your business.

08/12/2022

Ever wondered why Christmas seems to come round quicker each year? Surely it can't be that long since I put the decorations away! Interesting research published in the Neuroscience News.

10/10/2022

World Mental Health Day

Let’s be kind to ourselves and others

Our web of thoughts can feel complicated, frustrating, stressful. Although we are the only ones who can control your inner thoughts and feelings it doesn't mean that you have to bear everything alone.

We are exposed to a multitude of stimuli every day. So, finding a balance in our mind is essential in dealing with all the challenges we face. There are a number of ways you can try including meditation, an exercise you enjoy, listening to your favourite uplifting songs, going for a walk in nature, journalling, and of course talking with someone you trust (whether that’s family, friends, colleagues or one of the wonderful charities like Samaritans and Mind).

It is always worth slowing down and talking. Find the joy in today

What's one thing you will do today to be kind to yourself?

Coaching can help to improve self awareness, looking at how stress, your beliefs and self esteem are affecting your worklife.

29/09/2022

115,000 – the number of times our heart beats in a day.
2,000 – the number of gallons of blood pumped by the heart every day.
60,000 – the number of miles our blood vessel system can extend to.

World Heart Day aims to increase awareness of cardiovascular diseases and how to control them to negate their global impact. Cardiovascular diseases (CVD) are the most common cause of death globally, with an estimated 17m people dying from CVD every year.

The main causes of cardiovascular disease are modifiable factors, which include lack of exercise, smoking, and a poor diet.

What can you do today to help your Heart?

Remember our Free one hour online workshop, for those seeking change and to kick start their healthy lifestyle. Register on Eventbrite now for the workshop being held on 25th October 2022 at 7.30pm.

https://www.eventbrite.com/e/smallerknickers-for-life-tickets-401621780557

27/09/2022

Great working with this fantastic team.

21/09/2022

Workers over 50 often benefit from better mental performance, self-confidence, psychological resilience, and a greater sense of well-being, especially if exposed to specific training sessions.

07/09/2022

Always great to get involved in new industries, reviewing strategic direction & leadership strengths. For businesses, an outside and different perspective can help when you're defining your future plans.

17/08/2022

Does leadership feel like an uphill struggle, with too many demands on your time? Then it's worth understanding your stress and motivation triggers, and what you can do to help improve your day to day.
https://buff.ly/3CsU5xx

As a leader, do you sometimes feel that you’re drowning in expectation? Understand your stress and motivation triggers to help reduce pressure.

11/08/2022

Always a pleasure working with clients who are so determined.

10/08/2022

The smell of fresh cut grass or blooming flowers appears to have a positive effect on a person’s overall well-being, a new study reveals.
Smells experienced in nature can make us feel relaxed, joyful, and healthy, according to new research led by the University of Kent’s Durrell Institute of Conservation and Ecology (DICE), delivering well-being benefits.
Probably something we already know, but don't really think about much. Let's get out in nature!

10/08/2022

Executive coaching can help build confidence in a number of different ways. Contact us to find out more.