Lessons from Musk and Zuckerburg: How NOT to lead an organisation

A lot can be learned from the poor leadership decisions of Elon Musk and Mark Zuckerberg.
The difference between ‘learning workflow’ and ‘learning in the workflow’

Understanding the differences between ‘learning workflow’ and ‘learning in the workflow’ can help improve L&D training programmes.
Focused meetings are the future – but follow the ‘less is more’ rule

How can we ensure meetings held in the workplace are efficient and budget-conscious?
Soft skills: How to make people trust you at work

By honing certain skills, you will have greater capacity to build a trusting environment at work.
The six languages of connection: How to better communicate with your learners

Understand the six languages of connection and see your learners flourish.
Why toxic people can never be high performers

Why there’s no such thing as high-performing toxic team members.
How to handle a micromanager

Simple steps to call out a micromanager.
How L&D authenticity drives engagement

Trainers are natural performers but for real connections to happen, we need authenticity.
Somebody do something: Why a lack of accountability may be ruining your work atmosphere

How to understand and overcome the accountability paradox.
Embodied leadership: How to be comfortable with being uncomfortable

Why the best leaders are attuned to their emotional and physical responses to difficult situations.
Right-brain thinking: Your genie in a bottle for resolving workplace conflict

We all have a power within us that we can release to resolve conflict.
The power of passion: Five strategies to unlock the potential of learning

How can we leverage the power of the brain to make learning and development more effective?
Five reasons why hiring a coach to address toxic behaviour is unwise

In certain situations, hiring a coach to bring about change may be inappropriate.
Tips for Virtual Delivery – Part 1: The Basics

Some believed that virtual delivery was a short term ‘fix’ in response to the unique challenges of the pandemic, and that the old norms would return as soon as it was over. However, the fact that it has allowed many organisations to dramatically reduce costs, whilst eliminating travel and thereby helping the environment, means that virtual […]
Are you guilty of ‘wilful blindness’ when examining L&D data?

L&D needs to steer away from assuming the well-trodden path is best and be more objective when examining data.
Coaching for performance: Are you a judge or a facilitator?

Coaching is a proven way of achieving results, but there are different styles of coaching. Which will you use?
What the Theatre Can Teach Us About Communication

At its core, theatre is about communication. Every line delivered, every costume worn, and every movement made all come together to form something that speaks directly to an audience. With each performance comes a new lesson in how we communicate with one another. It turns out that there are many things we can learn from […]
Powering a winning mentality: Six attitude enablers

How developing the right mindset can open up opportunities and ensure you’re making the right choices.
What My Childhood Piano Lessons Taught Me

I started having piano lessons when I was about six. I’d been clambering up onto the piano stool and banging out a few ‘tunes’ since a toddler and so my father, in his wisdom, decided I should have some lessons. Less wisely, he chose the same teacher who’d taught him as a child, Mr Lovell, […]
The true meaning of allyship
How we can use Pride month as a catalyst for real and sustained change