One of the books I frequently recommend to my executive coaching clients is Stephen Covey’s 7 Habits of Highly Effective People. It’s as relevant now as it was on publication thirty years ago. I think Mr. Covey hit the nail on the head when he identified that good habits are the cornerstone of success. Building…
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 lot of pressure on ourselves to be perfect. The perfect leader, the perfect parent, the perfect friend. The good news is that perfection isn’t necessary….
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 their peers. They are able to communicate in a confident and clear manner without being aggressive or abrasive. It’s important to recognise that assertiveness is…
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What is it that makes you unique? What makes you tick at work? Do you feel happiest when you’re bouncing ideas off other people? Or is it when you’re filling in a spreadsheet? One of the great things about people is that we’re all unique. We may share common goals, interests and even personality traits…
Stress. It’s a word we hear a lot these days, and for good reason. We live and work in a fast-paced society where we’re constantly connected and constantly contactable. In many ways, it makes getting things done easier and faster. Unfortunately, it’s also a double-edged sword. A little stress isn’t a bad thing. In small…
I’m on a mission to empower individuals like you to thrive in your personal and leadership journey. My work is fuelled by your support, so if you find this blog post valuable and would like to support my efforts in creating more content like this, consider buying me a coffee – every cup counts! Happiness matters. While…
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 our gardens ready for the spring months. But what do you do as a leader to prepare for the new season? With my executive coaching…
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, friend, neighbour, boss etc; if you’re not a great you.” This was her way of telling me to look after myself, but it was done in a way that provoked…
