There’s a school of thought which suggests teams that are able to argue can make the most creative work. Leadership Coach Tanya Livesey offers advice on how to make conflict work for you
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With change now a permanent in business, it is vital that those leading creative teams can cope with the fear that accompanies it. Here Leadership Coach Tanya Livesey offers some advice for living with uncertainty and chaos
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Creativity is often viewed as something that exists beyond the structures we apply to other aspects of our lives, yet here Leadership Coach Tanya Livesey argues that introducing routine into your creative process may be surprisingly fruitful
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Leadership Coach Tanya Livesey on the difference between assertiveness and aggression. How can you effectively make yourself heard, without rubbing people the wrong way, in an industry full of opinions?
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Your mouth has gone dry and your notes are shaking in your hands. ‘Don’t Fuck This Up’ is all you can hear above your thumping heart. Everyone is watching, but there’s no way out. If you dread public speaking, Tanya Livesey has some advice
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The creative industries are notorious for fetishising long hours and all-nighters. But for creativity, overwork is counter-productive, says Tanya Livesey. Taking time out to get some proper rest is much more productive and effective
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Listening – and letting someone know that they have been heard – is one of the most effective leadership tools you possess, says Tanya Livesey. She has some advice on how to open up those ears
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Change ought to be the creative’s friend, but we can be just as resistant to it as any other sector. Leadership Coach Tanya Livesey has some advice on how to embrace the chaos and conquer the fear it brings
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“There are only two ways to influence human behavior: you can manipulate it or you can inspire it” – Simon Sinek
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“Rejection sucks. But if you’re creative, you’ll have experienced the pain of having your work rejected – many times. So, if there’s one thing all great creative leaders have learned, and often the hard way, it’s that resilience matters.” - my Creative Review article on why resilience is one of the most important qualities of successful creative leadership
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Even before the impact of #MeToo, trust in organisations was plummeting around the world. Restoring that trust, and creating an environment where all employees feel comfortable in raising problems begins with leaders...
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“For those in charge, wearing the mantle of leadership often feels like you’re wearing someone else’s clothes”. My Creative Review article on why authenticity is so important to being a successful creative leader…
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“That stress in the workplace is rife and that it negatively impacts your performance and health is sadly not news, but it takes more than just a personal toll … stress destroys creativity too.” My Creative Review article on the damaging impact of stress at work…
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If there’s one thing we can learn from recent global political events, it’s that emotions matter when it comes to leading people. As much in business as in politics, the so-called ‘soft-skills’ of leadership, can play a disproportionate role in driving success. See my article in Creative Review on the importance of emotionally intelligent leadership in creative organisations…
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The pursuit of perfection is often lauded in the creative industries, but as a leadership trait it can also be disempowering and corrosive. My latest article in Creative Review has some advice on how to deal with extreme perfectionism…
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Ever felt like you are about to be found out? That you really don’t deserve to be a global chief and that any day now someone’s going to rumble you? Worry not: Imposter Syndrome is a recognised psychological trait common to many creative leaders. Read my latest article in Creative Review for advice on how to deal with it…
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