CLAUDIA'S RADICAL (SELF) LEADERSHIP BLOG

Ask me anything - about leading yourself, others, excellent communication and how to manage emotions

FREE  & PERSONALIZED TIP FOR A SUCCESSFUL 2024

 

WHAT NUMBER ARE YOU? 

...In terms of powerfully leading yourself, your career...and your life!

Simply answer a couple of questions and get a FREE and personalized, high-value tip from me for 2024 :-)

START THE QUIZ
 
Leadership Epiphanies Unveiled - Episode 1: "Ask for permission" communication feedback insight leadership Jul 05, 2024

At the end of my coaching sessions, I always ask individuals: "What was the most important bit of information or insight you took away today?" This simple question fosters clarity and focus, guiding them towards implementing real change.

I've chosen to share some of these valuable insights here....

Continue Reading...
5 Surprising epiphanies from a deep communication workshop communication personal leadership Sep 05, 2023

Phew - it's been a busy few weeks - hence my blog was a bit more quiet than usual. 

Work kept me on my toes, the sudden weather changes from hot to cold and back created extra tiredness in my body and taking care of some of my mum's stuff who is in her 80s came just on top of it. 

So...

Continue Reading...
Claudia Hesse, The Better Workplace
Monday thoughts #13: Why communication between men and women (often) falls flat (and my epiphany)
8:43
 
Monday thoughts #13: Why communication between men and women (often) falls flat (and my epiphany) communication female feminine leadership monday thoughts Nov 22, 2021

I'm currently reading a book which deals with a topic I'm exploring: how different men and women "tick" and what that means for communication and relationships inside and outside of the business environment.

It actually opens up a completely new aspect for, but not exclusively, leadership.

The...

Continue Reading...
The 29 Most Crucial Lessons I've Learned About Communication In The Last 3 Decades clarity communication connection conversations courage Dec 30, 2020

The end of the year is always a good possibility to reflect & review. I went a bit further back - not just one year, which in all fairness also has to do with the fact that I put together a course about this immensely important topic.

Communication is complex and I keep learning,...

Continue Reading...
 
How to keep yourself & your team aligned working both, remotely & in the office communication expats relationships remote work team Sep 08, 2020

It looks like we won't get rid of the Corona situation and the consequences any time soon. Part of it is that many people still work remotely, some work in the office while keeping distance, some do both. 

That creates its own challenges. And even more so when you're a leader in another...

Continue Reading...
 
5-Minute Leadership Wisdom #2: What to do when people talk over you again and again? 5 minute wisdom communication video Jun 02, 2020

Do you know the feeling when people interrupt you all the time and it's hard to finish a sentence, let alone anything longer? That can be infuriating and very disruptive...and it can easily feel like you're not respected by the other person.

Here's what to do and how to deal with these...

Continue Reading...
 
5-Minute Leadership Wisdom #4: What to do when people don't understand and don't get your message 5 minute wisdom communication leadership personal leadership video May 26, 2020

Why can't they get it - it's so easy?...you might think.

Here are two surprising and probably rather counterintuitive tips on how to change this quickly and effectively.

Continue Reading...
Are you a personal leader? Find out with these questions. communication courage energy growth heartset leadership mindset personal leadership productivity relationship resilience vision May 13, 2019

Quite honestly: 5 years ago I did not have a clue what Personal Leadership was. As I simply did not give it a thought. The definition that is.

Instinctively though I realized that there is something wrong with the way of how we learn to lead.

When I had just passed my mid-twenties and I worked...

Continue Reading...
Why disagreements and arguments are (one of) the best things that happen in my life - and it can do the same for you communication courage fear grateful growth personal leadership vulnerability May 05, 2019

No, I’m not suddenly mad. And no, I don’t enjoy suffering either. I simply realized that the adversities in my life were the most useful, even if not enjoyable moments. And often those difficult situations happen between people: Disagreements and arguments.

My reaction to them tells...

Continue Reading...
Why 9 out of 10 conversations simply miss the mark (and what to do about that) communication high performance personal leadership power of words relationships trust Feb 10, 2019

I’m living with my partner. And raised two children. I worked in a number of corporates and have started two businesses. So, I had my fair share (and still going on) of conversations. And quite a lot of them were also difficult.

A gigantic playing field for learning how to have successful...

Continue Reading...

Get all your questions answered 

(no worries, this stays completely anonymous...just making sure the blog is relevant for YOU)