Category: leadership
executive coaching, leadership, self-leadership
Becomingness
Back in November 2021, Prof David Clutterbuck published an excellent article entitled ‘Becomingness: a critical element of coaching and mentoring’. This starts with (and I quote): One of the many myths of coaching and mentoring is that personal growth is primarily a planned activity – so coaches and mentors should concentrate on helping people to … Read More
coaching, executive coaching, leadership
Executive and Non-Executive Coaching in the New Normal
Hybrid working, sustainability, the new normal. We all know the stock phrase ‘change is the only constant’. It’s as true today as it’s always been, though the rate of change is perhaps greater than before. We al know that for many organisations the last two years have been difficult and leaders are facing significant challenges … Read More
coaching, communications, leadership
The right words really can be building blocks
We talk a lot about the importance of communication. It has been core to our development as a species and our ability to work together to become greater than the sum of our parts. It is central to how we become who and what we are and our sense of belonging, even ‘an apparent answer … Read More
Is it still leadership if the management doesn’t buy it?
Oh, no! The bosses are launching another ‘inspired vision’ that will sound great and fashionable, use up time and resources and end in tears. Sound familiar? Too often, leaders may see their strategies run aground and the price of failure can be costly: · The leaders responsible can be left confused and demotivated – and … Read More
executive coaching, leadership, strategy, thought leadership
Multi-Platform Work Environment & Hybrid Working
How does a multiplatform organisation change and adapt to the next normal? For some, already working in a dynamic hybrid culture, the next normal will just be the next step. For other organisations, it means revolution. In one friend’s organisation those in manufacture are on site, whilst office staff are mainly working from home. There’s … Read More
executive coaching, leadership, strategy, thought leadership
The working from home debate; the impact on executives
In my previous post I mentioned I have worked remotely for many years with frequent visits to my clients. Most of these were international, so remote working was a more obvious approach – but some were UK organisations. Many companies in fast moving industries take a direct approach; they want the best people with the … Read More
executive coaching, furlough, leadership, thought leadership
Lockdowns and re-starts; the impact on executives
Like many on LinkedIn, I was asked to contribute on managing career uncertainty during the pandemic. After reading some of the posts and watching the video, I had a different question to ask and so this post. I’ve worked mostly from home for many years, with frequent visits to international clients. With the first lockdown … Read More