Time to renew and refresh for Spring Spring is the perfect time to make a new start Truthfully you can make a new start any time you choose. But some times of the year seem specially appropriate. As I write this, it’s Spring in the UK. New flowers and blossom everywhere, people feeling more upbeat,… Read more
Leaders, Is It Time For A Change Of Direction?
As a professional, you probably have your next career move in mind. Maybe you want to start your own business as a coach or consultant? Either way, it’s time for a change. In fact, you might have taken the plunge and done so already …. or know someone who has. Aspiring to run your own… Read more
Are you an HR leader considering your next move?
As an HR leader or professional, you probably have your next career move in mind. Maybe you want to start your own business as a coach or HR consultant. In fact, you might have taken the plunge and done so already …. or know someone who has. Aspiring to run your own business? Already doing so?… Read more
Resourceful Resilience Tips for Challenging Times
As a leader in this time of crisis and turbulence, you need to “keep your head when all about you are losing theirs” (Rudyard Kipling 1943). We all do. We are all leaders now. Adapt how we lead We are living in challenging times where “doing what we’ve always done” no… Read more
The Eight Elements of Success
Much marketing promises to create business success for you. I read recently there are eight key elements you need for success. Here’s the list of key elements needed to trigger phenomenal business success, courtesy of business growth marketer Chris Cardell: Your mindset Your attitudes and beliefs about success Your relationship with and approach to time Your willingness… Read more
How to change your thinking
Recently I had a conversation with one of my coaching clients, a successful high-achieving woman who’d achieved a huge amount of positive change through our coaching together. So I was surprised when she said to me: “Coaching isn’t interesting any more. It seems everyone is a coach!” Rigorous conversations It’s a shame. Because good coaches are… Read more
Confidence – let’s talk about it
Confidence is a hugely powerful source of energy. When we have just achieved something, we feel full of confidence and able to do anything. It brings out our full potential – and we “can move mountains”, as the saying goes. The trouble is…. Confidence is expected in leaders. Every leader is expected to have it… Read more
Talk to Your Team
What is more challenging for you as a manager, talking to a large audience or speaking to an individual in your team about their poor performance? Many people say it’s the public speaking gig. But a lot of managers avoid that 1:1 conversation. Do you avoid the 1:1 challenge?… Read more
Benefits of a Coaching Qualification
But why gain a coaching qualification? Coaching from a qualified practitioner is very different to training. It’s easy to train another person on a 1:1 basis. You focus on that one person, helping them improve in a specific skill or skills. This is not to say it should replace training. That would not be… Read more
