Leaders are increasingly recognising that compassionate leadership is essential if you want to build an engaged workforce. There are lots of benefits arising from compassionate leadership, including: Higher employee engagement…
Being ‘authentic’ is a popular concept at the moment, but what does authenticity look like? Surely you are ‘authentically you’ just by existing? Well, not exactly. We often put a…
Assertive leaders are able to express their thoughts and feelings in a direct, honest and appropriate way. They naturally tend to gain the trust and respect of their teams and…
When I look at great leaders across various industries, one thing stands out. Confidence. It’s easy to look at leaders who seem confident and assume that they never experienced the…
It’s that time of year again where the sun starts to make a more regular appearance. It’s also when we start to spring clean our homes and plant seeds in…
Over 20 years ago, my eldest son was born, and I remember my Grandma saying to me “you can’t be a great mum, wife, daughter, sister, friend, neighbour, boss etc;…
Gratitude is important in leadership. In fact, it’s important in everyday life. Gratitude is one of the 10 leadership activities included in my checklist: 10 steps to improve your performance…
Leadership and kindness aren’t two words you often see used together. But kindness in leadership is essential if you want to improve the engagement of your team, and earn their…
How do you choose an Executive Coach? So you now know what coaching is, what type of coaching you need, have more clarity on what happens in coaching, have an idea…
If you’ve been considering working with an executive coach, you may be wondering just what kind of benefits you might see from your coaching sessions. Executive coaching can offer lots…
If you’re at the stage where you’re considering coaching, you’ll probably have some concerns about coaching or doubts in your mind. Don’t worry, you’re not alone. It’s natural to feel…
The coaching I provide starts with an initial 30 minute complimentary call to learn more about you, your challenges, your motivation to change, and an initial identification of your coaching…
Leadership and Executive coaching helps you as a senior leader and your organisation to excel. Being a senior leader comes with a unique set of challenges: feeling overwhelmed by the…
If you look up the term ‘coaching’ you’ll find life coaching, health and fitness coaching, business coaching, executive coaching …and the list goes on. All coaching offers a space for…
What is Coaching? ‘What is Coaching?’ is a question I get asked a lot. The term ‘coaching’ is used in many different contexts, and therefore can mean many different things…
Richard Branson, Lord Sugar, Carolyn McCall. All great leaders, and people that you might consider as leadership role models. But what is it that makes someone a great leader? And…
As 2018 comes to a close, it’s that time where we begin to reflect on the past year and our achievements. In between the many Christmas lunches and parties, that…
Working with a mentor is one of the most effective ways to develop yourself as a leader. Having the support and guidance of a mentor provides unrivalled opportunities for your…
Having the right mindset can help you make leaps and bounds in both your leadership career and your personal life. You’ve probably heard that having a growth mindset is crucial…
Being a leader is rewarding, challenging and brings a great deal of job satisfaction. But it can also be lonely. You’re there for your people when things get tough –…