Teaching clients to coach themselves
Coaches may be excellent leaders, but we are only human, and we cannot be there for our clients 24 hours a day. In fact, in the midst of the current coronavirus pandemic, we cannot even be there physically for them at all, in many cases. Moreover, with so much uncertainty in the air, our clients’ […]
Coaching leaders to use conflict constructively
Not all conflict is bad – leaders need to learn how to use it to their advantage.
Coaching: how to reframe an isolation mindset
Covid-19 has drastically changed what everyday life looks like for all of us. Struggling to cope with stay-at-home orders and learning to live under self-isolation protocols are challenges that many of our clients have never faced before. Indeed, in the midst of the current coronavirus crisis, we are all – physically, at least – more […]
How to adapt to change being ‘the new normal’
We all hate change, but can we train ourselves to handle it better?
Panic and the coronavirus pandemic: short burst coaching in chaotic times
Just when leaders need it most, many feel they are too busy to have coaching.
Training pitfalls: why so much leadership development doesn’t work
Current leadership development programmes are failing individuals by focusing on the wrong things.
Adaptability during times of uncertainty: readjusting your approach to a crisis
Covid-19 presents challenges for us all, but how should you respond?
Critical thinking: why we need a clear head during the Coronavirus crisis
There’s never been a more important time to exercise some much-needed critical thinking.
Working through coronavirus: reflective versus reactive decision making during a crisis
When panic hits, which type of decision making is best – reflective or reactive?
Panic and the coronavirus pandemic: emotional transference when coaching during a crisis
As a coach, your psychological response to clients during this time requires reflection.
Panic and the coronavirus pandemic: how to listen with presence in a time of uncertainty
Why we need to learn to listen, rather than answer in times of crisis.
Team cohesion: why it matters and how to build it
Team cohesion requires a good flow of communication, mutual understanding and unity of purpose.
Face to face, facilitator led training
In the last year, I have lost touch with main stream training trends due to a stroke. I am now getting myself back on my feet and, although training delivery is a thing of the past for me, I am still interested in the extent to which face to face , faciltator led training is […]
How to build resilience with high intensity thought training
Did you know you can use high intensity training for your mind as well as your body?
Critical thinking: the art of asking questions
How and when to challenge assumptions to get better results.
Team synergy: combining personalities for success
Organisations must understand the different personality types that exist within their teams.
Seven everyday mindfulness practices to enhance your wellbeing
Everyday ways to take care of your wellbeing.
VIDEO: Changing course in difficult situations
Recognising failure and moving on can be tough, but it’s also a great learning opportunity.
In-house team manager coaching
Hi there! I please need some advice on in-house coaching, as this is something we are looking to roll out (GROW model). What in-session coaching activities can I use with a customer services team manager to improve manager performance, and ultimately their teams performance? Also what out of session activities would you suggest? If there […]
Mindfulness for trainers: the value of kindness
Kindness is a powerful thing, especially in a work setting.
