We've been on a journey, haven't we? We've explored all the individual elements that make up a 121 and this final session for OVs who host 121s brings it all together. We run through McTeach's 5 top tips and explore how to deal with tricky characters; we take a look at some key questions we might need to be prepared for, and recognise where we might want to go if we're struggling.

So, enjoy...and good luck with those 121s. You're going to be great!

In every 121 we host, we're likely to need to give feedback to the people we're supporting - it may be around areas for improvement and development, or perhaps it's a lot more to do with providing feedback for all the wonderful things they've been doing. In either case, the way we provide that feedback is very important, and in this, the 6th in the 121s for OVs series, we'll be looking at how to provide that feedback in a fair, considered, and appropriate way.

The fifth episode of the 121s for OV series takes us on a little journey of scheduling through SageHR, and how we might consider a structure to the meetings we have with the people we are supporting. We'll consider the preparation we need, and how best to use the formats within SageHR to drive positive and constructive conversation.

It's been a few months since we heard from the boss, and in this episode we're finding out what he's been up to. We discuss the incentive for new business and RCVS colleagues to join our family, allowing anyone who recommends E&J as an employer or a supplier of services, a juicy bonus. Worth a listen? I'd day so.

Emotional Intelligence is a big deal; at its very heart, EQ is about being able to understand, use, and manage our own emotions in positive ways to enhance our communication, modify stress levels, deal with challenges, and dilute potential conflict. In this episode, created for OVs who are supporting MHIs (but also for anyone else who might want to explore increasing their EQ), we discuss the 5 pillars that make up EQ and how understanding ourselves a little better, helps those around us.

Happy Pride Day everyone! The 28th of June is a key date in the calendar of the Pride movement as it commemorates the anniversary of the Stonewall riots in New York 54 years ago. To celebrate and bring to light the visibility of the LGBTQ community within our E&J family, we are joined by Natalia Bustos who shares with us her coming out story and her views on the importance of acceptance. Get your rainbow flags flying high. We're happy to have you here. :)