Nobody really wants to be vulnerable. We usually see it as a weakness, something to avoid at all costs. Especially in leadership roles, where we learn that we need to avoid any sign of weakness. We tend to believe that the best leaders are the strong leaders. The ones who make no mistakes, accept no…
My executive coaching clients often tell me that they want to be more productive. It’s a lofty goal, but what does ‘productive’ really mean? When we talk about productivity we tend to think of getting a bigger volume of work completed, but often what’s really needed is a balance of quality and quantity. There’s no…
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! Decluttering is big…
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 scores Better collaboration Lower staff turnover So, what does it really take to be a compassionate leader? Let’s see what compassionate leadership looks like. Compassionate…
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…
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! When I look…
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…
