<?xml version="1.0" encoding="UTF-8"?><rss xmlns:dc="http://purl.org/dc/elements/1.1/" xmlns:content="http://purl.org/rss/1.0/modules/content/" xmlns:atom="http://www.w3.org/2005/Atom" version="2.0"><channel><title><![CDATA[Roar & Rapport]]></title><description><![CDATA[Roar & Rapport]]></description><link>https://www.roarandrapport.com/insights</link><generator>RSS for Node</generator><lastBuildDate>Thu, 02 Jul 2026 15:39:25 GMT</lastBuildDate><atom:link href="https://www.roarandrapport.com/blog-feed.xml" rel="self" type="application/rss+xml"/><item><title><![CDATA[Are we good listeners?]]></title><description><![CDATA[I’ve been thinking a lot about listening recently, even more than usual. And how often we just assume we’re “good listeners” simply because we’re paying attention.]]></description><link>https://www.roarandrapport.com/post/are-we-good-listeners</link><guid isPermaLink="false">69ce67af40e74dbec4fe0d8a</guid><pubDate>Thu, 02 Apr 2026 13:00:16 GMT</pubDate><enclosure url="https://static.wixstatic.com/media/d3ff8f_1cb19681780840fdbaebd8b0a67d3bb1~mv2.avif/v1/fit/w_1000,h_1000,al_c,q_80/file.png" length="0" type="image/png"/><dc:creator>Natasha Harvey</dc:creator></item><item><title><![CDATA[Why conflict happens at work (and what leaders can do about it)]]></title><description><![CDATA[Most workplace conflict doesn’t begin with an argument or a formal complaint. More often, it starts in quieter, more subtle ways – a comment that lands awkwardly, feedback that feels sharper than it was meant to, or a conversation where two people walk away with very different interpretations of what just happened.]]></description><link>https://www.roarandrapport.com/post/why-conflict-happens-at-work-and-what-leaders-can-do-about-it</link><guid isPermaLink="false">6971f75ba3bb9af5d5ea5dbe</guid><pubDate>Thu, 22 Jan 2026 10:11:58 GMT</pubDate><enclosure url="https://static.wixstatic.com/media/11062b_e71c0ced21144cf98988fb968b822d7b~mv2.jpg/v1/fit/w_1000,h_1000,al_c,q_80/file.png" length="0" type="image/png"/><dc:creator>Natasha Harvey</dc:creator></item><item><title><![CDATA[What the Lionesses Taught Us About Leadership]]></title><description><![CDATA[As a big fan of the Chelsea Women’s team, my son Benji and I have had the incredible opportunity on several occasions to visit Stamford Bridge and see them play.]]></description><link>https://www.roarandrapport.com/post/what-the-lionesses-taught-us-about-leadership</link><guid isPermaLink="false">693061cb68373123b35a6965</guid><pubDate>Wed, 13 Aug 2025 23:00:00 GMT</pubDate><enclosure url="https://static.wixstatic.com/media/d3ff8f_a7c1d73e804c49779ea56b76212e798c~mv2.avif/v1/fit/w_1000,h_1000,al_c,q_80/file.png" length="0" type="image/png"/><dc:creator>Natasha Harvey</dc:creator></item><item><title><![CDATA[How do I scale up my team without losing the positive, values-based culture that we’ve built so far?]]></title><description><![CDATA[One of my clients recently brought this topic to coaching. This is a challenge many leaders are faced with, but over the past 5 years I have actually rarely seen brought to a coaching discussion. ]]></description><link>https://www.roarandrapport.com/post/how-do-i-scale-up-my-team-without-losing-the-positive-values-based-culture-that-we-ve-built-so-far</link><guid isPermaLink="false">6930665692a1fcb4b04643e5</guid><pubDate>Wed, 12 Mar 2025 00:00:00 GMT</pubDate><enclosure url="https://static.wixstatic.com/media/d3ff8f_fe8d1a9da0984e788fa17a518ebc15d4~mv2.avif/v1/fit/w_700,h_466,al_c,q_80/file.png" length="0" type="image/png"/><dc:creator>Natasha Harvey</dc:creator></item><item><title><![CDATA[What The Traitors Teaches Us About Leadership and Career Success]]></title><description><![CDATA[For those who haven’t watched The Traitors, the hit UK TV show is a high-stakes game of trust, strategy, and resilience. Contestants must navigate deception and alliances while working together to achieve a common goal. On the surface, it’s thrilling entertainment, but dig a little deeper, and it’s a case study in leadership, team dynamics, and personal growth, a masterclass even!]]></description><link>https://www.roarandrapport.com/post/what-the-traitors-teaches-us-about-leadership-and-career-success</link><guid isPermaLink="false">6930672040df6eb66c70b218</guid><pubDate>Tue, 21 Jan 2025 00:00:00 GMT</pubDate><enclosure url="https://static.wixstatic.com/media/d3ff8f_218b47534b6546c5b48ebe61e6d58a0d~mv2.png/v1/fit/w_688,h_694,al_c,q_80/file.png" length="0" type="image/png"/><dc:creator>Natasha Harvey</dc:creator></item><item><title><![CDATA[Reflect, Learn &#38; Grow: Why a Year-End Self-Review Is Essential for Leaders]]></title><description><![CDATA[As the year draws to a close, businesses everywhere engage in a familiar ritual: the annual performance appraisal. These evaluations provide opportunities to recognise achievements, identify areas for growth, and set goals for the year ahead. But how often do we, as leaders and as individuals, turn the spotlight on ourselves?]]></description><link>https://www.roarandrapport.com/post/reflect-learn-grow-why-a-year-end-self-review-is-essential-for-leaders</link><guid isPermaLink="false">69306a2b40df6eb66c70b903</guid><pubDate>Tue, 17 Dec 2024 00:00:00 GMT</pubDate><enclosure url="https://static.wixstatic.com/media/d3ff8f_8cf49a6ebe91418896f6ebf600967690~mv2.png/v1/fit/w_682,h_510,al_c,q_80/file.png" length="0" type="image/png"/><dc:creator>Natasha Harvey</dc:creator></item><item><title><![CDATA[How to Leverage Feedback for Professional Growth]]></title><description><![CDATA[Feedback can be a powerful tool in professional development, providing insights that fuel personal growth and career advancement. And yet, many people feel apprehensive and even defensive when they receive it, particularly if it’s negative.]]></description><link>https://www.roarandrapport.com/post/how-to-leverage-feedback-for-professional-growth</link><guid isPermaLink="false">69314ef3d6a3f601d645dfe2</guid><pubDate>Thu, 31 Oct 2024 09:10:30 GMT</pubDate><enclosure url="https://static.wixstatic.com/media/d3ff8f_1fe8f5734957497d9064d85f2af7b1ea~mv2.png/v1/fit/w_698,h_690,al_c,q_80/file.png" length="0" type="image/png"/><dc:creator>Natasha Harvey</dc:creator></item><item><title><![CDATA[Your personal brand: What do you want to be known for?]]></title><description><![CDATA[Everyone has a brand. But most people have one by default.

Your brand is the professional image and impression that people have of you, based on their experiences with you in real life, how others portray you, and the information about you available online.]]></description><link>https://www.roarandrapport.com/post/your-personal-brand-what-do-you-want-to-be-known-for</link><guid isPermaLink="false">693152204a313d7af5605e48</guid><pubDate>Thu, 19 Sep 2024 08:22:15 GMT</pubDate><enclosure url="https://static.wixstatic.com/media/d3ff8f_1a560a6794224734943b1d44064e28d4~mv2.png/v1/fit/w_690,h_440,al_c,q_80/file.png" length="0" type="image/png"/><dc:creator>Natasha Harvey</dc:creator></item><item><title><![CDATA[I know I should delegate, but why is it so hard to hand things over?]]></title><description><![CDATA[As a leadership coach, I often have conversations with clients about the importance of delegation and why it’s such a fundamental skill to have. While the ability to delegate is something expected of most leaders, it's also one of the most challenging skills to master.]]></description><link>https://www.roarandrapport.com/post/i-know-i-should-delegate-but-why-is-it-so-hard-to-hand-things-over</link><guid isPermaLink="false">693153b7346ce9789f559eab</guid><pubDate>Thu, 16 May 2024 08:29:31 GMT</pubDate><enclosure url="https://static.wixstatic.com/media/d3ff8f_8ac02308ae0a4e7da103027cecf8e6eb~mv2.png/v1/fit/w_688,h_422,al_c,q_80/file.png" length="0" type="image/png"/><dc:creator>Natasha Harvey</dc:creator></item><item><title><![CDATA[The Overlooked Time-Management Skill: Learning to Say NO.]]></title><description><![CDATA[Finding the right balance between being helpful at work and managing your time effectively can be a challenging task. While it may seem counterintuitive to say no, constantly saying yes to every request can lead to overwhelming workload and reduced productivity. It is crucial to understand when and how to use the power of 'no' to prioritise tasks and maintain a healthy work-life balance.]]></description><link>https://www.roarandrapport.com/post/the-overlooked-time-management-skill-learning-to-say-no</link><guid isPermaLink="false">693165ead6a3f601d64610ef</guid><pubDate>Tue, 12 Mar 2024 00:00:00 GMT</pubDate><enclosure url="https://static.wixstatic.com/media/d3ff8f_fae18484a95c4e4683b5a29bddcc17a6~mv2.avif/v1/fit/w_700,h_700,al_c,q_80/file.png" length="0" type="image/png"/><dc:creator>Natasha Harvey</dc:creator></item><item><title><![CDATA[4 Tips for Confident Communication]]></title><description><![CDATA[As someone, who in my teens and twenties used to blush right up to the tips of my ears every time I spoke in public, I know how hard it can feel to speak confidently. It was a painful process, but learning to step outside my comfort zone, advance preparation, training and using every opportunity to practice, eventually enabled me to speak comfortably and confidently in public. That said, even the most confident people can benefit from working on their communication style!]]></description><link>https://www.roarandrapport.com/post/4-tips-for-confident-communication</link><guid isPermaLink="false">693167a29b06fc064bdc20dc</guid><pubDate>Tue, 11 Jul 2023 23:00:00 GMT</pubDate><enclosure url="https://static.wixstatic.com/media/d3ff8f_290c99c7bb0e4dddbe8ff8d567647e83~mv2.png/v1/fit/w_768,h_508,al_c,q_80/file.png" length="0" type="image/png"/><dc:creator>Natasha Harvey</dc:creator></item><item><title><![CDATA[Reverse mentoring: young workers are helping companies overcome new challenges]]></title><description><![CDATA[Many companies are facing high rates of employee turnover particularly among junior team members, with millennials being the demographic most likely to leave their jobs. Senior leaders often fail to understand and address the concerns and needs of younger team members, and this is where reverse mentorship comes in]]></description><link>https://www.roarandrapport.com/post/reverse-mentoring-young-workers-are-helping-companies-overcome-new-challenges</link><guid isPermaLink="false">693169408e416ac5ac9da272</guid><pubDate>Fri, 06 Jan 2023 00:00:00 GMT</pubDate><enclosure url="https://static.wixstatic.com/media/d3ff8f_1081a1b02bbd41e5b51a8e509cad2fa3~mv2.png/v1/fit/w_1000,h_878,al_c,q_80/file.png" length="0" type="image/png"/><dc:creator>Natasha Harvey</dc:creator></item><item><title><![CDATA[How we communicate matters!]]></title><description><![CDATA[Have you ever felt frustrated with someone at work who however hard you try, just doesn’t seem to get you and what you’re trying to say?



 It could be that you’re just not communicating with them in a way they are able to understand – perhaps you’re giving them too much detail and context when they need top line only? Maybe you’re going in with small talk when they want ‘straight to the point’?]]></description><link>https://www.roarandrapport.com/post/how-we-communicate-matters</link><guid isPermaLink="false">69316bc74a313d7af56094bd</guid><pubDate>Sun, 15 May 2022 23:00:00 GMT</pubDate><enclosure url="https://static.wixstatic.com/media/d3ff8f_450f03a5009d4ce39f9dfc67d004b01a~mv2.avif/v1/fit/w_1000,h_1000,al_c,q_80/file.png" length="0" type="image/png"/><dc:creator>Natasha Harvey</dc:creator></item><item><title><![CDATA[Why we need more women in science !]]></title><description><![CDATA[It’s International Day of Women &#38; Girls in Science today and a great opportunity to celebrate an amazing female scientist, coach and trainer close to me – one of my nearest and dearest friends, Dr Christine Grew MBA.]]></description><link>https://www.roarandrapport.com/post/why-we-need-more-women-in-science</link><guid isPermaLink="false">69316d4f9b06fc064bdc2c61</guid><pubDate>Thu, 10 Feb 2022 00:00:00 GMT</pubDate><enclosure url="https://static.wixstatic.com/media/d3ff8f_f7449a13507243ae8e7a4d6c2a2b367a~mv2.avif/v1/fit/w_1000,h_1000,al_c,q_80/file.png" length="0" type="image/png"/><dc:creator>Natasha Harvey</dc:creator></item><item><title><![CDATA[New year, new opportunities, new page!]]></title><description><![CDATA[I love some of the images and ideas associated with the beginning of a new year – with the closing of one chapter and the opening of the next. Continuing the book analogy, this is one of my favourites, "we will open the book. Its pages are blank. We are going to put words on them ourselves. The book is called opportunity and its first chapter is New Year's Day." Karen Kaiser Clark]]></description><link>https://www.roarandrapport.com/post/new-year-new-opportunities-new-page</link><guid isPermaLink="false">69316e089b06fc064bdc2dec</guid><pubDate>Sat, 01 Jan 2022 00:00:00 GMT</pubDate><enclosure url="https://static.wixstatic.com/media/d3ff8f_3309e892dbac42dc9fb7222588790f4b~mv2.avif/v1/fit/w_1000,h_986,al_c,q_80/file.png" length="0" type="image/png"/><dc:creator>Natasha Harvey</dc:creator></item><item><title><![CDATA[Getting ready to network]]></title><description><![CDATA[I’ve made it to three networking events in the past month. It’s been rewarding and so much more fun to meet with real people in real life rooms (safely), rather than trying to replicate the feeling of connecting with other humans, virtually.]]></description><link>https://www.roarandrapport.com/post/getting-ready-to-network</link><guid isPermaLink="false">69316e89a7a4d87bcf12a496</guid><pubDate>Fri, 03 Dec 2021 00:00:00 GMT</pubDate><enclosure url="https://static.wixstatic.com/media/d3ff8f_d7426f3b6160410da33ca09d413b514b~mv2.avif/v1/fit/w_1000,h_1000,al_c,q_80/file.png" length="0" type="image/png"/><dc:creator>Natasha Harvey</dc:creator></item><item><title><![CDATA[Celebrating inspirational women: Charlotte Wynne-Jones]]></title><description><![CDATA[Self-doubt about what we’re capable of is a common occurrence for many of us and can hold us back from being the best we can be. While it can be tough to overcome, there are practical ways to improve low self-confidence.]]></description><link>https://www.roarandrapport.com/post/celebrating-inspirational-women-charlotte-wynne-jones</link><guid isPermaLink="false">69316f43a7a4d87bcf12a628</guid><pubDate>Sat, 28 Aug 2021 23:00:00 GMT</pubDate><enclosure url="https://static.wixstatic.com/media/d3ff8f_9504f17b41d644ee807669b668f985cf~mv2.avif/v1/fit/w_1000,h_1000,al_c,q_80/file.png" length="0" type="image/png"/><dc:creator>Natasha Harvey</dc:creator></item><item><title><![CDATA[Celebrating our Armed Forces and their families - Charmaine Geldenhuys]]></title><description><![CDATA[In recognition of Armed Forces Day on June 26th, I’ve had the privilege to interview three brilliant serving officers and soldiers who've shared their insights on what they love about their careers, what they’ve learnt and what’s next for their professional futures.]]></description><link>https://www.roarandrapport.com/post/celebrating-our-armed-forces-and-their-families-charmaine-geldenhuys</link><guid isPermaLink="false">69316fbd644b95bce4b58b52</guid><pubDate>Wed, 23 Jun 2021 23:00:00 GMT</pubDate><enclosure url="https://static.wixstatic.com/media/d3ff8f_af3c8a06edb44db89ad45cd5f04f139d~mv2.avif/v1/fit/w_1000,h_1000,al_c,q_80/file.png" length="0" type="image/png"/><dc:creator>Natasha Harvey</dc:creator></item><item><title><![CDATA[Celebrating our Armed Forces and their families - Shelley Ambler]]></title><description><![CDATA[In recognition of Armed Forces Day on June 26th, I’ve had the privilege to interview three brilliant serving officers and soldiers who've shared their insights on what they love about their careers, what they’ve learnt and what’s next for their professional futures.]]></description><link>https://www.roarandrapport.com/post/celebrating-our-armed-forces-and-their-families-shelley-ambler</link><guid isPermaLink="false">693180376778c81fbc358fb9</guid><pubDate>Tue, 22 Jun 2021 23:00:00 GMT</pubDate><enclosure url="https://static.wixstatic.com/media/d3ff8f_e157098d5fec45a193b5517b661a550d~mv2.avif/v1/fit/w_1000,h_1000,al_c,q_80/file.png" length="0" type="image/png"/><dc:creator>Natasha Harvey</dc:creator></item><item><title><![CDATA[Celebrating our Armed Forces and their families - Hannah Mathers]]></title><description><![CDATA[In recognition of Armed Forces Day on June 26th, I’ve had the privilege to interview three brilliant serving officers and soldiers who've shared their insights on what they love about their careers, what they’ve learnt and what’s next for their professional futures.]]></description><link>https://www.roarandrapport.com/post/celebrating-our-armed-forces-and-their-families-hannah-mathers</link><guid isPermaLink="false">69317f97346ce9789f55f88c</guid><pubDate>Sun, 20 Jun 2021 23:00:00 GMT</pubDate><enclosure url="https://static.wixstatic.com/media/d3ff8f_5c81fe2e7ca043d89197ea70ebf12aba~mv2.avif/v1/fit/w_1000,h_1000,al_c,q_80/file.png" length="0" type="image/png"/><dc:creator>Natasha Harvey</dc:creator></item></channel></rss>