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 MoreWhat are the benefits of coaching for organisations? Although coaching is generally focused on the individual and improving their performance, there are a range of benefits of coaching for companies who invest in coaching for their leaders, including improved organisational performance, employee retention and client service.
Read MoreThe most important leadership skill to have in my view is self-awareness. Self-awareness is the foundation for all other leadership skills and can be developed and honed like any other leadership skill. This can be done through regular reflection, receiving feedback and working with a leadership coach
Read MoreAre you feeling stuck in your career? Much has been written about growth mindset, a term coined by Carol Dweck in her 2006 book and based on research she undertook with students in the US. But what is a growth mindset, and how does it actually help you move forward in your career?
Read MoreCan 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:
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