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# Alison Thorogood

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- [Should we focus more on our strengths or our weaknesses?](https://alisonthorogood.com/should-we-focus-more-on-our-strengths-or-our-weaknesses/) - I first came across the concept of strengths in about 1999 when I was introduced via Marcus Buckingham to his international bestseller ‘First, break all the Rules – What the worlds Greatest Managers do Differently’. One of the key elements that came from the Gallup Organisation’s research was that great managers would offer this advice: Focus
- [How do we clarify our strengths?](https://alisonthorogood.com/how-do-we-clarify-our-strengths/) - How do we clarify our strengths? This can be tricky, I remember when I first started exploring my strengths I found it really tough. I’d not been brought up to recognise what I was good at, the emphasis was always on how I could do better. I remember scoring 98% in a maths exam and
- [Recognising and minimising unhelpful thoughts](https://alisonthorogood.com/recognising-and-minimising-unhelpful-thoughts/) - [et_pb_section admin_label=”section”] [et_pb_row admin_label=”row”] [et_pb_column type=”4_4″][et_pb_text admin_label=”Text”] We are living in an uncertain world with a constant barrage of information. Thanks to an initial course training as a mindfulness teacher and regular mindfulness practice, I am better at recognising and minimising unhelpful thoughts. Here I share one of the practices I learned, sometimes referred to as
- [Feeling very proud of myself!](https://alisonthorogood.com/feeling-very-proud-of-myself/) - Last night at approximately 8.15pm, in the bitter cold, I took my 850,000th step in 90 days! During our first week back in the ‘office’ after Christmas, one of my colleagues mentioned that she had signed up for ‘Step Up for Dementia’. She whipped up some excitement, so a few of us set about clocking
- [What are the characteristics of a strength?](https://alisonthorogood.com/what-are-the-characteristics-of-a-strength/) - What are the characteristics of a strength? Not to be confused with a learned skill, strengths are something which; we are good at we enjoy energises us Chances are, if something doesn’t tick all 3 boxes, it is a learned skill or behaviour as opposed to a natural strength. Why not this week, start to
- [Are our strengths a natural gift or do they develop over time?](https://alisonthorogood.com/are-our-strengths-a-natural-gift-or-do-they-develop-over-time/) - Are our strengths a natural gift or do they develop over time? Reminder; the characteristics of a strength are something which; we are good at we enjoy energises us Nature or Nurture? If I think back to my favourite subjects at school: Drama, English Literature and Physical Education, I can absolutely relate them to the
- [Identifying and getting our needs met](https://alisonthorogood.com/identifying-and-getting-our-needs-met/) - Whilst out on a walk today, I saw a dog wearing this 'I need space' vest. I immediately thought, wow, wouldn’t it be great if we had vests like that for humans! Clearly the owner has taken responsibility for the dog expressing his needs here but how often do we clearly communicate our own? Are
- [The Happiness Advantage](https://alisonthorogood.com/the-happiness-advantage/) - [/et_pb_text][/et_pb_column] [/et_pb_row] [/et_pb_section]
- [New Years resolutions, to be or not to be?](https://alisonthorogood.com/new-years-resolutions-to-be-or-not-to-be/) - [et_pb_section admin_label=”section”] [et_pb_row admin_label=”row”] [et_pb_column type=”4_4″][et_pb_text admin_label=”Text”] New Year Resolutions – To be or not to be? I was listening to a conversation on the radio this morning about new year’s resolutions. The interviewee and presenter where at odds as to the value of them and the impact on our wellbeing, particularly in light of
- [How to prioritise your life in 6 simple steps](https://alisonthorogood.com/how-to-prioritise-your-life-in-6-simple-steps/) - Firstly, when we are experiencing adverse pressure, it’s helpful to know what is going on in our mind and body. The amygdala is the part of our brain that regulates our emotions. When it identifies a threat (such as too much to do in the time we have available to us), it signals to the

## Pages

- [Home](https://alisonthorogood.com/) - Specialist personal development; guiding ambitious companies, teams & individuals to yield amazing results. Facilitating purposeful work, personal growth performance improvement.
- [What I Do](https://alisonthorogood.com/what-i-do/) - [et_pb_section fb_built=”1″ _builder_version=”4.17.4″ _module_preset=”default” global_colors_info=”{}”][et_pb_row _builder_version=”4.17.4″ _module_preset=”default” global_colors_info=”{}”][et_pb_column type=”4_4″ _builder_version=”4.17.4″ _module_preset=”default” global_colors_info=”{}”][et_pb_text _builder_version=”4.21.0″ _module_preset=”default” hover_enabled=”0″ global_colors_info=”{}” sticky_enabled=”0″] What I Do I offer a comprehensive blended learning experience. This includes a combination of guided self-discovery, engaging online workshops and learning sets, interactive face-to-face facilitated sessions and personalised 1:1 coaching. [/et_pb_text][et_pb_divider _builder_version=”4.21.0″ _module_preset=”default” hover_enabled=”0″ sticky_enabled=”0″][/et_pb_divider][/et_pb_column][/et_pb_row][et_pb_row _builder_version=”4.21.0″ _module_preset=”default”
- [Associates](https://alisonthorogood.com/my-associates/) - [et_pb_section fb_built=”1″ _builder_version=”4.17.4″ _module_preset=”default” global_colors_info=”{}”][et_pb_row _builder_version=”4.17.4″ _module_preset=”default” global_colors_info=”{}”][et_pb_column type=”4_4″ _builder_version=”4.17.4″ _module_preset=”default” global_colors_info=”{}”][et_pb_text _builder_version=”4.22.1″ _module_preset=”default” hover_enabled=”0″ global_colors_info=”{}” sticky_enabled=”0″] Introducing My Associates I am incredibly excited to announce that I have partnered with two established learning and development experts on the Isle of Wight, marking a significant advancement in professional development services for local businesses. We are
- [About Me](https://alisonthorogood.com/about-me/) - [et_pb_section fb_built=”1″ _builder_version=”4.17.4″ _module_preset=”default” global_colors_info=”{}”][et_pb_row column_structure=”1_2,1_2″ _builder_version=”4.17.4″ _module_preset=”default” global_colors_info=”{}”][et_pb_column type=”1_2″ _builder_version=”4.17.4″ _module_preset=”default” global_colors_info=”{}”][et_pb_text _builder_version=”4.22.1″ _module_preset=”default” hover_enabled=”0″ global_colors_info=”{}” sticky_enabled=”0″]About Me ‘Inspiring purposeful, happy, healthy careers in hospitality’. Having decided at the age of 16 that I wanted a career in hospitality, I have spent the last 30-plus years following that dream. It’s been hard work,
- [Developing the Business](https://alisonthorogood.com/workshops/developing-the-business/) - Elevate your business with Developing the Business workshops. Focus on building cohesive management teams and delivering exceptional customer experiences.
- [Developing Self](https://alisonthorogood.com/workshops/developing-self/) - Leadership skills and emotional intelligence. Explore courses on authentic leadership, flexible leadership styles, and mastering emotional intelligence.
- [Developing Others](https://alisonthorogood.com/workshops/developing-others/) - Empower your team with Developing Others workshops. Enhance your leadership through effective coaching, courageous conversations & building high-performing teams.
- [Workshops](https://alisonthorogood.com/workshops/) - Transformative workshops focused on Developing Self, Others, and the Business. Enhance leadership skills, team performance, and customer experience
- [Leadership Training](https://alisonthorogood.com/what-i-do/leadership-training/) - Equipping Managers With the Skills & Capability to Successfully Lead Your Teams. Growing Sales, Maximising Profits & Improving Customer Relationships.
- [Hospitality Management](https://alisonthorogood.com/what-i-do/hospitality-management/) - Bespoke learning solutions that are right for your hospitality business, your culture & your team. Leadership development, management training and 1:1 coaching
- [Leadership Coaching](https://alisonthorogood.com/what-i-do/leadership-coaching/) - Unlocking unconscious thought, aiding the exploration of ideas, and empowering positive action toward self-defined goals. Qualified Leadership Coach, Alison Throgood.
- [Contact](https://alisonthorogood.com/contact/) - Specialist Coaching & Training For Business Owners, Managers & TEams in the Hospitality Business. Inspiring purposeful, happy, healthy careers in hospitality
- [Blog](https://alisonthorogood.com/blog/) - The Latest Thoughts & Insights from Specialist Hospitality Leadership Training & Coaching Consultant, Alison Thorogood. Based on the Isle of Wight, DElivering Coaching Across the UK.
- [Privacy Policy](https://alisonthorogood.com/privacy-policy/) - [et_pb_section fb_built=”1″ admin_label=”section” _builder_version=”4.16″ global_colors_info=”{}”][et_pb_row admin_label=”row” _builder_version=”4.17.4″ background_size=”initial” background_position=”top_left” background_repeat=”repeat” hover_enabled=”0″ global_colors_info=”{}” sticky_enabled=”0″][et_pb_column type=”4_4″ _builder_version=”4.16″ custom_padding=”|||” global_colors_info=”{}” custom_padding__hover=”|||”][et_pb_text admin_label=”Text” _builder_version=”4.17.4″ background_size=”initial” background_position=”top_left” background_repeat=”repeat” hover_enabled=”0″ global_colors_info=”{}” sticky_enabled=”0″]Who we are Our website address is: https://alisonthorogood.com. Comments When visitors leave comments on the site, we collect the data shown in the comments form and the visitor’s IP address

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