Working on Energy is Possible for You as a Leader
Energy! It’s what I work on! ? If you prefer to watch the video or listen to the audio …please scroll to the bottom of the page. I believe in…
6 years in business – the secret to my success
6 years in business Want to know the secret to my success? On 27th October 2021, I celebrated my business 6th birthday, and so I took some time out to…
What leaders need to know about coaching part 2
This is a 3-part blog series sharing what leaders need to know about coaching 1: What coaching is, the different types of coaching, and the common concerns about having coaching…
What leaders need to know about coaching part 1
This is a 3-part blog series sharing what leaders need to know about coaching 1: What coaching is, the different types of coaching, and the common concerns about having coaching…
Handling anxiety and overwhelm in leadership
Handling anxiety and overwhelm in leadership is one of the most common issues I help my leadership clients with. Anxiety and overwhelm is something that leaders and business owners are…
How to encourage two way communication with your team
How’s your two way communication with your team? An issue I hear from many of the leaders and business owners I work with is how they don’t have two way…
How to show gratitude as a leader
It’s well-known that displaying gratitude for your team members’ hard work is a powerful way to increase engagement. But there’s a lot more to gratitude than just saying ‘thanks’. Engagement…
The time I was brave
Bravery and fear Fear is a funny thing. On the one hand, it keeps us safe by ensuring that we avoid dangerous situations. On the other hand, the things we…
Leaders! Are you being specific about your expectations?
Being specific about your expectations might not be something you’ve thought about before So let’s start with your language. How often do you think about the language you use with…
Taking time out – how to build it into your leadership practice
Taking time out to focus on yourself doesn’t come natural for a lot of leaders. There’s usually something else or someone else who needs you more, or you simply don’t…
How Significant Emotional Events Shake Your World
In everyone’s life there definitely will have been some standout experiences or events that have shaped you. Examples of these Significant Emotional Events are the birth of a child, marriage,…
Is it time to be curious?
Self-growth is about striving to become a better leader through personal growth. This is where you lay out your plan to capitalise on your strengths and work on your weaknesses…
Is it time to prioritise the right things?
Self-management is the ability to hold yourself accountable, prioritise your goals, and take necessary action. It’s very closely linked with self-discipline, and it’s an essential skill. It allows you to…
Is it time to stop self-criticising?
Self-acceptance Most of the leaders I work with have self-criticism down to a fine art. What if I told you that self-acceptance is a more effective way to sharpen your…
New Year New You Vision – What Have You Been Putting Off?
New Year, New You? It’s January, and it’s that time of year when we all feel motivated and enthusiastic about being the best version of ourselves over the next 12…
As a Leader, Who Inspires You?
It’s a lovely feeling to be inspired. As leaders we talk a lot about being motivated, about being effective, and sometimes we also talk about inspiring others. We talk about…
One of the biggest questions I ask my coaching clients
What’s your purpose? While it might not sound like an essential question to ask yourself as a leader, this is one of the biggest questions I ask my clients. In…
The Best Advice I’ve Ever Had
What’s the best advice you’ve ever had? The kind of advice that’s made a lasting difference to your life? The kind that you return to regularly, and helps you through…
What I’ve learned in the last 12 months
On the 27th October 2019, I’ll be celebrating Ad Florem’s 4th birthday. I can hardly believe it was a whole 4 years ago when I started my business. It’s been…
Is it time to discover yourself?
Self-discovery The leadership clients I work with are often surprised when I suggest the first step to being a great leader is self-discovery. Aren’t they already themselves? What is there…