Get into the flow Are there times when you are in the midst of things and feel invincible, when you believe that you can’t do anything wrong, and you want those moments to go on for as long as possible? The chances are that you are achieving what psychologist Mihaly...
Growing your self-awareness to empower you as a leader The internet is awash with articles evangelising the importance of self-awareness. In the coaching I do I see a clear link between an individual’s self-awareness and their ability to develop as a leader. One...
The when and how of delegation One of the benefits of working with so many talented individuals in the coaching room is that I am able to support great minds solving similar problems. One of these is when and how to delegate. Our old friend the Boston matrix has...
Be adult; work with adults Wouldn’t it be great if every organisation was blessed with adults being adult all the time? However, the truth is we all behave differently in different contexts and at different times in the workplace, and sometimes the wrong behaviours...
Should I step in or hold back? One of the toughest things to do as a leader is to know when to intervene. Yes, we all like things done our way, but when should we step in and when should we hold back? All too often we act instinctively and intervene when it feels...
