Seven ways to handle tough conversations with senior leaders
Avoiding having ‘That Conversation’ with a leader at work will only make things more uncomfortable. It’s time to dive right in.
Learning about directorships
With a very few exceptions, such as being an undischarged bankrupt or having already been disqualified as a director, virtually anyone can take up a position as a company director. However, there is a wealth of difference between being appointed as a director and having the skills and knowledge required to be an effective leader […]
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 […]
Golden Rules of Leadership – From a Foal
If you asked me what I’m most proud of achieving in my life, it wouldn’t be starting a business which is 20 years old this year, or any of my other work-based achievements. It would be training a young horse from scratch. It was so far outside my comfort zone that it felt braver than […]
Powering a winning mentality: Six attitude enablers
How developing the right mindset can open up opportunities and ensure you’re making the right choices.
Re-imagining outdated DEI exercises to foster inclusion
It’s not enough to simply expand traditional DEI exercises; we need to reframe and re-imagine to ensure diverse experiences and backgrounds aren’t overlooked.
The unexpected advantages of awards – and how to make your entry stand a chance
Entering awards is not just about getting an external slap on the back. It’s an opportunity to reflect and learn.
Shifting the learning atmosphere
How L&D can drive a change in the ‘learning climate’.
Key conversations effective leaders have
Good leadership is about knowing what to ask and when.
Seven secrets of inspirational speakers
There are seven important things to remember if you want to be an effective presenter.
Are you handling 2023 as a healer running the rapids?
How leaders can initiate and navigate the process of healing and rejuvenation of their businesses
The skills taxonomy: A foundation for generative capability
Skills taxonomies are an effective vehicle for driving a competitive edge.
Is it time to turn to humour to deliver serious content?
How injecting content with humour can help businesses go green
Top five needs for employees to perform at their best
Dan Hughes from PSI Services examines the top five needs for employees to perform at their best, and how leaders can help meet them.
How to integrate a coaching culture into your organisational structure
In this article, Matt Somers looks at how organisational design can impact and support coaching culture.
Why every employee needs a work spouse
Research from the University of Bath uncovers the power of the ‘work spouse’. But just like marriage takes hard work, so does the ‘work spouse’ relationship.
Sustaining a genuine culture of change readiness
Coaching conversations can help mitigate resistance to change
Brilliant Brains: Accelerating adaptation for a fast-changing world
CEO and founder of Mindbridge, Kate Lanz, reveals how we can support accelerated learning by leveraging the power of habit.
How to bolster conflict management skills among introverts
New research suggests that introverts struggle more with conflict than extraverts. How can L&D address this issues?
Talking about diversity and inclusion with our ‘straight white male’ colleagues
It is time to encourage the ‘straight white man’ to join the discussion on diversity and inclusion