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.
Employee experience: the value of feeling valued

Show your people what they’re worth.
The third secret of accelerated learning: design with variety in mind

Variety is the spice of life when it comes to learning design.
VIDEO: how to prepare for difficult conversations

How to avoid firing off emails in the heat of the moment.
Leadership: how to become an emotionally intelligent leader

Seven emotional skill sets all leaders need to cultivate