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…
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…
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 is one of the most common issues I help my leadership clients with. Anxiety and overwhelm is something that leaders and business owners are…
5 years in business Want to know the secret to my success? On 27th October 2020, I celebrated my business 5th birthday, and so I took some time out to…
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…
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…
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…
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 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…
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,…
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…
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…
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? 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…
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…
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…
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…
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…
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…
When was the last time you felt joyful? As busy leaders, we’re constantly juggling priorities and curating never-ending lists of things to do. What if that to-do list was filled…