Coaching and Leadership Development Articles

The current global and market turmoil is enough to send even the most grounded of us into a tail spin, and I’m sure I’m not alone in dreading switching on the radio, or checking a news channel to see the latest update.

We’re in perma crisis, operating in a BANI world, and we’re not great at regulating in these circumstances. The articlegives you some steps to explore how you can sense make, pause and go again. I hope it’s useful!

Are you a ‘being’ or ‘doing’ leader? How does your approach impact your results?

We’re mid decade, at that turning point in a decade of change that over the last 4 centuries has heralded major industrial advancements. As we move towards 2030 and beyond, who do we need to become as leaders to handle the demands the workplace is giving us?

I’ve been watching a lot of Olympics and Paralympics this month. I’m not normally a sports nut, but the variety of sports, and the talent and determination on show makes it compelling viewing.

It’s approaching the half year for many businesses, so how aligned is your organisation? Are all your employees and teams focussed on the right things that will take the business forward, make a difference and deliver your strategy?

Empowerment is a word I hear leaders use often. It sounds grand and has good intentions, enabling team members to make decisions, take ownership of areas and grow in their role. Great leaders do this easily, it’s part of their DNA. But so many more don’t. They think that it means something else, often due to never having an effective role model who has empowered them.

Over the last few years, the pace of change and the speed at which we are working in organisations has increased dramatically, often along with the challenges

Ever sat there, frustrated because you have no idea what your team is doing? They seem to be going off at tangents, doing anything except what you asked them to do. And then you get frustrated, send a ranting email or snap their head off. Familiar?

Change has been a topic of discussion over the last weeks and month with clients. And all of it at a gallop!

As leaders we all strive to have high performance organisations and teams. We often define ‘high performance’ by our results and outputs. In fact though, it’s governed by the behaviours and culture of the organisation.

Last month I explored creating a high performance culture, and a key part of that is having trust and safety in the team. So, is your team or business a
safe place to be?

In the ever-evolving landscape we’re working in, the environment around us is undergoing a profound shift. This transformation affects how we work, engage with colleagues, and adapt to technological advancements.