It’s almost 30 years since “Coaching for Performance” by Sir John Whitmore catapulted coaching into the leadership psyche. Before that, coaches were found in the sports arena, not the Boardroom. It’s a good book and its impact endures – there’s
New Year’s Resolutions That Will Really Pay Off
I guess we start this year with optimism and yet less certainty than we would normally do. I know most of my friends are much more likely to say ‘If I can…’ rather than ‘I intend to…’ when it comes
How Happy Are You Really?
In my article last week, I explored the emotions that people in our workplaces are feeling right now – fear, sadness, anger, guilt and, of course, there’s happiness as well. This week, I’m turning the focus onto those who are
‘Tis The Season to Be Jolly…Maybe
Well, December has arrived. It’s an auspicious month; one that brings Hanukkah and Christmas festivities, one that heralds the end of the calendar year. Here in the UK we’re hunkering down in the depth of winter, while in Australia people
Getting ready for APRs? Some self-assessment questions to ask yourself first
It’s Annual Performance Review time of year again for many organisations. APRs are amongst those conversations that everyone involved should welcome because of the value they bring. Instead, far too often people dread them. In fact, according to a 2019
What a simple fly teaches leaders about culture change
Heather here. Have you ever bought something in the supermarket that you didn’t actually need or want just because it was on offer? Have you ever exceeded the speed limit a little just because everyone else around you was doing
Why goals can actually distract from achieving results
You know the saying ‘Culture eats strategy for breakfast’? Well, I’d like to create a saying too, although not sure it will ever become as well-known as Peter Drucker’s. Mine? ‘Strategy eats goals for a mid-afternoon snack.’ Actually, I should
How to have conversations about mental well-being as Covid-19 re-emerges
Heather here. Covid-19 is making itself felt more strongly again here in the UK, with varying degrees of lockdown back in force. Talking to clients around the globe, I know that many are also experiencing the sense of one step
It’s Not Just Another Conversation
How many Zoom calls have you had this week? Actually, Microsoft Teams seems to be the mode with most of my calls recently although, I must admit, I much prefer Zoom. I really like the breakout-rooms facility – check it
How to resolve conflict when a packet of Haribo won’t work
Heather here. Sorry I wasn’t in touch last week. I was fully engaged in childcare duties. I was staying with my niece and her husband who have recently added a baby daughter to their family of three. I spent much