In the coaching industry, jargon has become an all-too-common feature. It’s as if we believe that using complex terminology legitimises the coaching process, making it sound more sophisticated than it actually is. But, the truth is, coaching is an incredible tool for leadership development on its own – it doesn’t need to be propped...
In today’s ever-changing work environment, individualising leadership is essential for driving high performance. Here are three key strategies for individualising leadership: 1. Balance Support and Challenge Effective leadership involves striking the right balance between support and challenge. Some employees need more guidance and resources, while others thrive on being pushed out of their comfort...
In the last month I have read one book and attended one workshop that both genuinely shifted the lenses through which I see the world. Most people who know me well would suggest hyperbole is not a common linguistic style I indulge in, so you can safely assume that there is little in the...
Our son recently declared he was going to run a marathon in September this year. I couldn’t be more delighted for him and offered encouragement and support. My tattered copy of The Competitive Road Runners Handbook, was passed on to him, with a single sentence of advice, born out of painful experience, “Start both...
Introduction As coaches and consultants, we work across a variety of organisations, and one issue we frequently encounter when addressing underperformance or inaction is a failure in communication. This is not necessarily a failure to communicate – this distinction is crucial. It’s not that leaders aren’t talking to their teams; it’s that the message...
When teams transition they can lose momentum and, as a result, the progress towards key organisational impacts can stall. This transition could take the shape of a: Significant team changes like these can hinder the delivery of key outcomes and you have a crucial decision to make at this point. Do you invest in...
Introduction In the fast-paced world of business, your most talented employees are your greatest asset. However, to ensure they continue to grow and contribute at the highest level, they need more than just opportunities—they need feedback. For all leaders, and especially the most senior executives, providing regular, constructive feedback is crucial to unlocking the...
…they are too important. At the risk of being criticised as a spoilsport or curmudgeon, I urge you to stop wasting valuable time and money on team building activities, team away days and corporate team events. Yes, I have a personal bias – I can’t stand ‘forced fun.’ But my concern is more a...
I don’t care how much leadership development you’ve done over the years as a C-suite executive, I’m going to bet the term ‘weltanschauung’ never came up in your discussions (unless you happen to be a German speaker!). But it should have. Because ‘weltanschauung’ means ‘worldview’, and the lenses through which you view the world...
Applying the Principles of ‘No Rules Rules’ to Build Talent Density, Increase Candour and Release Controls I’m a bit of a book geek and, whilst I enjoy reading fiction, since I first read Victor Kiam’s business book, ‘Go for it’, in the early 80’s I’ve relished reading books that help me understand how effective...
