Can you coach yourself? Self-coaching is a core skill leading to higher levels of self-awareness and self-reflection. This blog looks at what it is, how it can help you with your career goals and whether it’s as good as hiring an executive coach.
Read MoreAs a leader, you want your team to follow you but also to be inspired by you and go the extra mile when you need them to. Through my leadership coaching and training, and my own experiences of leading and being led, I’ve learnt that it comes down to one thing. Trust. Understanding your leadership values and leadership style through increased self-awareness is vital to developing this trust.
Read MoreWhen I work with organisations, one of the questions I frequently hear is, "How do we develop a coaching culture?"
A coaching culture doesn't develop overnight, but there are a few things that I have seen companies do that get them on the right trajectory:
Read MoreI’ve had a couple of coaching conversations in the last month where the issue of setting and maintaining boundaries has come up. Establishing and then maintaining boundaries is essential as it helps others to understand how we want to work and be with people and how we want others to treat us. “Boundaries” can include physical boundaries (invasions of personal space), mental (being overloaded with work), emotional (intrusive questions about our personal lives), or to do with values and beliefs (feeling pressured to drink at work due to religious reasons).
Read MoreTo get ahead and be promoted in corporate life, you need to get noticed and be visible. If that’s something that causes you some anxiety or you don’t know where to start, then fear not! You can build your own personal brand and reputation in a way that feels authentic to you.
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 MoreWhether you want to find a new role or make the one you have work better for you, being fulfilled in your career means setting one or two career goals and having a plan and strategy to see it through. This article explains why having a career development plan is so important,what it should contain and how you can make sure you are keeping on track with your career planning
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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