Change coaching: it really can change your life
“There have been times, lately, when I dearly wished that I could change the past. Well, I can’t, but I can change the present, so that...
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jvandeban
- Jun 28
- 5 min
How to give great feedback: 5 tips to help you motivate and empower others
I really hope this isn’t news to anyone, but giving someone feedback on their work should be a positive experience. If you are upsetting...
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jvandeban
- Jun 6
- 7 min
Stakeholder management: be an enabler, not a blocker
Throughout my career, one of my biggest challenges has been to find the time to do my job while managing tricky stakeholders. This is...
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jvandeban
- May 13
- 4 min
Stakeholder management: isn’t it time we changed the narrative?
I’ve spent a lot of time learning and reflecting on how to manage stakeholders while meeting user needs. I know how hard it can be to...
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jvandeban
- Apr 29
- 3 min
Want to be good at managing stakeholders? You need to practise
Any content designer who has worked with academics will tell you that these are among the most challenging stakeholders you will ever...
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jvandeban
- Apr 29
- 3 min
If you’re a content designer, stakeholder management IS the job
Over the years, I’ve heard and read a lot of comments from content designers who feel that the job is just too hard - because of...
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jvandeban
- Mar 13
- 3 min
How working at Defra changed my life
When I worked at Birkbeck, University of London, one of our marketing straplines was that 'Birkbeck changed my life'. Because I worked...
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"Having Jane as my coach has been the perfect rocket fuel for my continuous learning and development...She's become one of my trusted people to help me find my own answers and build clear goals...I've regained my courage...and generally become more confident...Jane is just so incredibly suited to developing others. She's thoughtful and kind. She makes me feel comfortable and safe, and someone who I'm hugely enjoying working with to discover more about myself as I grow. I can't wait to see what our next few months will open up." Leyla, Lead Content Designer
"I recently had a significant birthday and it made me realise I wasn't where I wanted to be. I knew I wanted something different, but wasn't sure where to start. Talking to Jane helped me figure out what was important to me. And she helped me break it all down into manageable steps - I feel much more in control of where I'm going and what I need to do." Katie, Administrator
"Jane’s relaxed and approachable style put me at ease right from the start of our coaching sessions. Speaking to Jane not only helped me to look at things from a different perspective but also forced me to take a proper look at my life goals and things that are important to me. She encouraged me to stop procrastinating, take control and make the best choices for me...I feel like I’ve got my mojo back. If you’re feeling stuck in a rut and need someone to guide you back on your path I’d recommend talking to Jane." Maxine, Senior Content Designer
"I loved my training session with Jane. She made me see that stakeholders are people too - and that I don't need to be scared of them. I now have a communications plan and strategy in place, and I'm genuinely excited about getting academics on board." Pauline, Content Designer
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