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 […]
How to transform line managers into learning champions
Three ways line managers can bring learning to life for employees.
From practitioner to leader: How to transition to chief learning officer
The transition from L&D practitioner to CLO requires a shift in mindset and the acquisition of new skills.
Generative AI: The implications for L&D
Automation is not without its risks and continued investment in human skills is needed to keep it in check
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.
Playtime for Leaders
As an actor, one of the most important skills you can learn is improvisation. By learning to think on your feet and roll with the punches, actors bring characters to life and keep a scene fresh. However, the benefits of improvisational techniques are not limited to the realm of acting. Strategic improvisation can also be […]
How conscious leaders cultivate immersed employees
Forget engagement – employees desire work immersion. But how can leaders nurture this?
Unlocking the power of middle managers
By prioritising L&D and working alongside middle managers, workplaces can evolve and adapt.
Why learning and development leaders should think like journalists
A journalistic approach to learning and development can help organisations go beyond symptoms and uncover the deep-rooted causes of performance gaps.
What strategies can the C-suite employ to enhance men’s mental wellbeing?
The growing tide of rhetoric suggesting ‘men are the problem’ is damaging men’s mental wellbeing
Harnessing personal power for effective coaching
Why knowledge is power and personal power is at the heart of coaching
Insights from The Coaching habit
The Coaching Habit subtitled — Say, less, ask more and change the way you lead forever written by Michael Bungay Stanier is one of those books you have in your personal library that you keep going back to. I have written about this book in various forms over the years since I bought it because it is one of the […]
Cultivating kindness in the workplace starts with the leaders
Kindness begins with the leadership: Encouraging this practice within your organisation will bring much more than just a happy workplace.
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
Skills are the new currency and managers are the new brokers
The importance of managers in prioritising skills building in teams cannot be understated
Should I tell my team they’re stars?
Someone told me the other day that they never tell anyone that they’re a star. Which drew my attention to the fact that I do. All the time. I even tried it with my French teacher but apparently it’s not a phrase the French use. She suggested I use instead, “Tu es un as” (You […]
Wisdom 2.0 2023 in Review
As I write this, I am still buzzing from the incredible experience that was the Wisdom 2.0 Conference 2023 in San Francisco. As a mindfulness teacher and author, I was thrilled to be able to physically attend this annual gathering of thought leaders, entrepreneurs, and practitioners exploring the intersection of wisdom and technology for the […]
Why it’s time to reconnect with the fundamentals of L&D
Sometimes it is worth going back to basics to have the biggest impact
Treat your workers like citizens of a company, not consumers of jobs
What if companies viewed their employees as citizens and not consumers of jobs?
