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A super simple tool to save time in your conversations! We spend a lot of time in conversation that is not useful. And when we are in what we would consider ‘useful’ conversation, we can still operate at a surface level – our brains are lazy and they are designed to conserve energy at all […]
Facilitating ‘insight’ by bringing the mindset and skillset of coaching to leadership, is now ‘leadership critical’ for leaders wanted to influence and develop capability. In the fast-paced world of modern organisations, performance is everything. Yet, time and time again, we encounter individuals and teams falling short of their potential. Why? Often, the root causes […]
What does it really mean to lead with integrity—especially when everyone’s watching… or when no one is? In my recent coaching and leadership programs, a recurring conversation has emerged around integrity and ethics in leadership. It’s surprisingly difficult to achieve because, essentially, we are all human and sometimes we do silly things. ‘Demonstrates Ethical Practice’ […]
By now most of us have heard about the latest buzz involving Princess Catherine of Wales and a certain ‘manipulated’ photo by Buckingham Palace. This story isn’t just about royal drama; it’s a fascinating peek into the ‘normal but not always useful’ workings of our ‘social’ human brain. Why your brain loves a good story […]
For about 5 years in a row, the last time being in 2018, I re-posted this blog. A colleague told me a week ago that she revisits it every year and asked me to speak to her organisation about it. So I decided to post it again with some updated thoughts. Those who know me […]
We live in a world of ‘laws’. There are Universal Laws, Natural Laws and Human or Legal Laws. There are well-known laws such as the Law of Nature, the Law of Attraction, the Law of Relativity and the Law of Perpetual Transmutation of Energy (yes indeedy there is such a Law). One definition I found […]
How you ‘show up’ in your professional role is critical to your level of success. We know that in order to thrive and lead effectively in a VUCA (volatile, uncertain, complex and ambiguous) world, we need to … Show up differently Listen differently Communicate differently … so that everybody can Think differently! […]
In my last POST, I mentioned the upcoming legislation that will make organisations (and by default, their leaders) responsible for the Psychosocial Well-being of their employees. A key element to this will be how organisations provide what has become known as ‘psychological safety’ in their workplaces. The term ‘psychological safety’ was coined by Dr Amy […]
