What is coaching?
Self-awareness
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
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
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?
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...
Active listening drives better business results
Active listening drives better business results One of the most underrated activities in the workplace has to be listening. We are all so busy doing and wanting to be heard that in the art of listening has almost faded into disuse. Asking that all important question,...
What’s your brand?
What’s your brand? Whether we like it or not we all have a brand. We all present in a particular way and leave an immediate impression on those around us. Even though few of us are marketeers, how we are perceived internally and externally as leaders is...
Manager, mentor or coach?
Manager, mentor or coach? Some of us are naturally quite authoritarian leaders; others operate more comfortably as a mentor or a coach. Being aware of where you sit on this continuum, and being able to move between these styles, will help you become more effective....
Networking: your number one business development opportunity
Networking: your number one business development opportunity All leaders lean on their network, be that for informal advice, recruiting a key hire or to develop their business. In fact, it’s probably one of the most valuable assets any successful leader will nurture...
The power of self reflection
The power of self reflection There is little doubt that the modern manager is paid for action, and success is measured by the consequences of those actions. However, what actions should a leader take in times of extreme uncertainty? Often there is no right answer,...
The Leader Compass
The Leader Compass One of the questions I’m often asked in the coaching room is "which leadership model shall I use?" Tough question; there are so many different models out there, a whole industry in fact, so being able to pick out and recommend the right model to the...