Video: two tools to help you and your team charter these uncertain waters
Do you need a temperature check for your team?
As part of our commitment to support teams through the challenges of 2021, our team has introduced live polling as an option for all virtual events.
The poll is a chance for you to take the temperature of your team, in real time, to check how people are communicating. It measures the extent of "triangle" conversations in your team, and more importantly, it shows what difference a culture of "no triangles" would make in time, energy and productivity.
It's anonymous, fast, instant and most importantly it's managed by my wonderful AV team here in the broadcast studio - so you don't need to do a thing.
We have found this is an invaluable way of providing data on the important topic of direct conversations.
If you'd like a quick check on your triangle situation please speak to Lisa about arranging a virtual session.
We are growing!
I am so excited to announce that we have two new team members joining us in 2021.
To meet the huge increase in demand for virtual events we now have a full time Events Manager, Lisa Ryan.
Lisa comes to us with a decade of experience in event management and has worked with many of the most incredible speakers in the world. So it's a real coup for us to have her managing our events and logistics.
If you'd like to discuss your event or enquire about fees and availability please contact Lisa on: events@rachaelrobertson.com.au or phone 0425 254 213
Lisa will work with you to curate the best session for your needs, whether it's an intimate fire-side chat or a conference for 5,000 people broadcast from our studio.
We are also delighted, and yes, very relieved, to announce we now have a dedicated AV Manager who will attend and oversee every virtual event.
Clive Emburey is a professional AV technician who joins us with vast production experience in everything from corporate award nights to online training sessions. If you'd like to discuss anything tech or find out about our state of the art broadcast studio please contact Clive at : production@rachaelrobertson.com.au or phone 0431 646 790.
Working from home - find your third space
The 'Third Space' is that moment of transition between a first activity and the second that follows it, and what it takes to mentally 'show up' right for whatever comes next. Typically, many people use the commute to/from work/home as their third space - the time to reset, reflect and refocus on what's next.
But in these times of working from home, for many of us, that has become challenging. My good friend, and all round great guy, Adam Fraser, has just updated his best-selling book to include a section on working from home.
If you need a few ideas on how to manage the modern demands of work, then I highly recommend this book. It is a game-changer.
Out of fuel?
If you're feeling a bit tired lately don't worry, you're not alone. I've been speaking to groups all around the globe, and from Seattle to Dubbo, and Brisbane to London, the word I hear the most is 'exhausted'. People are tired and that's totally understandable.
It's particularly hard if you're in a leadership role - at home, at work, or in the community. You need to prioritise your own health because you can't lead other people if you are burnt out yourself. As the cabin crew say in the safety briefing, "you need to attach the oxygen mask to yourself first, before you help the people around you."
Whatever it is that relaxes you, or energises you, or just makes you smile - do it. Often.
For me, I find it hard to be sad or angry whenever I watch penguins. So I will leave you with my favourite penguin video that I am sharing far and wide right now. Volume up! And enjoy...
I hope this toolbox talk provides you with a few ideas and tools to set you and your team up for a big 2021.
Stay safe and all my best wishes,
Rachael