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 to many different people. Generally, it’s an individualised learning process that builds your ability to achieve personal and professional goals, and enhance your performance. In…
When you’re climbing the corporate career ladder, at some point, you’re probably going to set your sights on an executive leadership role. The structure of most organisations means that there are a lot fewer executive leadership roles than there are mid-level management roles available, so it’s very competitive. The role of an executive leader is…
We often describe great leaders as ‘visionaries’ – but what does that really mean? The dictionary definition of vision (as it relates to leadership) is the ability to think about or plan the future with imagination or wisdom. Leadership is, at its core, all about vision. To be a great leader, you must be continuously taking…
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 why are so many senior leaders in organisations suffering from overwhelm, negative thinking and not feeling strong or positive about what they’re doing? If you’re…
As 2019 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 is! There’s something about the darker nights and the comforting lights of the Christmas tree that gets me into a more introspective mood. It’s the…
Conflict. It’s something that many of us prefer to avoid, but it can often be unavoidable. It’s a natural, if not always pleasant part of dealing with people. As leaders, it’s important that we understand the best and most effective ways to manage conflict in the workplace. Various studies have been conducted to assess how…
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 personal development. You get to tap into someone else’s knowledge and expertise to help you develop both yourself and your business or department’s performance and…
As leaders, we often hear about how to be an inspirational leader, and how we should inspire the people we lead. That’s all well and good – but where do you get your own inspiration from? Whether you need inspiration for a creative solution to a problem, or motivation to become the best leader you…
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 for success as a leader, but what exactly is a growth mindset, and how do you develop that? Fixed mindset vs growth mindset The term ‘growth…
