If you want to level up your leadership, you’ve probably considered executive coaching. To get the most out of your investment you need to be ready to be coached. Here are five questions to ask yourself if you are ready to work with an executive coach.
Read MoreTo advance in your career, you must let go of old habits and behaviours that no longer serve you. What got you here won’t get you there. Letting go is hard but necessary as we transition to new roles. This will involve trying on new identities, improvising and experimenting as we move forward in our career.
Read MoreConfidence is a “holy grail” that we are constantly looking for. There are six influences on confidence; three outer and three inner. Understanding how these are playing into a situation we are facing can help us develop tactics to make us feel more confident in any situation and display executive presence.
Read MoreMuch 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?
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