The labels we give ourselves speak directly to our identity. They may arise from a sense of not being “good enough” at something or having “enough” of a particular personality trait. They define us rather than just being one aspect of ourselves. How do we loosen those labels that we give ourselves?
Read MoreAs a leader, there will be times when you are leading under pressure. Whether you're dealing with underperforming teams or navigating other tough situations, there will be times when leading is hard. This is where a personal leadership vision proves its worth. It becomes your guiding compass, helping you make thoughtful, aligned decisions
Read MoreIn my work with organisational leaders, a common topic of discussion is high-performing teams. A high-performing team is led by an effective leader who knows what they are doing. Executive Coaching has two roles in developing high-performing teams: coaching the leader and coaching the team.
Read MoreThe first step to overcoming the Inner Critic is to be aware of it and recognise that it is one voice and not the truth. But even if we have that awareness, it can be very hard to notice it and stop it in the moment, before it takes hold and starts to influence our behaviours, words, and actions. Here are three things to catch your Inner Critic voice before it can take hold of you and lead to self-doubt or imposter syndrome.
Much is made of the term "authentic leadership" these days, but to truly be authentic, you must first be crystal clear on your leadership style. To find your leadership style you need to go on a voyage of self-discovery. Who are you as a leader, and how do you want to lead?
Read MoreHave you ever found yourself stuck in a negative thought pattern preventing you from performing at your best? Cognitive distortions are patterns of thinking that are biased or distorted leading to inaccurate perceptions and interpretations of events or situations. These generally negative perceptions get in the way of you achieving your career goals. Therefore overcoming cognitive distortions is a helpful technique to have in your career development toolkit.
Read MoreIf you feel frustrated that you’re not where you want to be in your career or know how to reach your career goals, but something is stopping you from taking the first step, you may be holding on to some limiting beliefs. These internal blocks and fears prevent us from taking action, even when we know it's the right thing to do. How can you overcome them?
Read MoreMany of us will have limiting beliefs or internal blockers. These voices are compelling. They may be in our heads and we know they’re nonsense. but they still prevent us from achieving our goals and making the most of our talents. Countless affirmations of “You can do anything” will not change deep-seated beliefs. So how can you start to overcome your limiting beliefs and blockers?
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