‘Gratitude and Resilience go hand in hand’. Being grateful for these wondrous Autumnal colours can sometimes appear difficult when the world is currently faced with so much negativity and rapid change. Many businesses are experiencing significant cuts in profitability, possible closure; many individuals are losing jobs, livelihoods and security. It is not an easy thing to build a sense of … Read More
‘Stop Trying to Calm The Storm, and Learn to Surf the Waves’ (Adapted from “Wherever You Go, There You Are by J K-Zinn)
‘Stop Trying to Calm the Storm, and Learn to Surf the Waves’. Wise advice about how to live our lives in a constantly changing world. That is, when the ‘shit hits the fan’ (as the saying goes!), learn to accept what is, bring awareness to the present and move forward more skilfully into the next moment. As my daughter’s partner, … Read More
Achieving Peak Performance For Groups And Teams Through Executive Coaching
Executive Coaching programs have proven to be a highly effective way of developing Senior Leaders. Many businesses/organisations quite rightly seek to apply executive coaching on a one-to-one basis and address the leadership development/performance needs of individual senior leaders. Whilst this is often sufficient another effective intervention might be executive team coaching. The key difference is that the Coach can be … Read More
How To Reduce Workplace Stress & Improve Team Resilience
Stress in the workplace is a growing concern for individuals and businesses alike. The causes and impact of stress do not happen in isolation, which means that workplace stress can affect more than just the few. As Confucius wisely suggested: The Ripple Effect If an individual is stressed at work, it could be that the source of stress is completely … Read More
How Mindfulness Can Help You Thrive in Today’s Frenetic Workplace?
The recurring theme in many businesses is more for less. We live in a society where we have grown to expect instant gratification, the best price and customer service that goes above and beyond. However, these expectations mean that somewhere there are people under increasing pressure to deliver all this – quite possibly you or your team. Add to that … Read More
Why Your Presentation Skills Are Essential For Leadership Success
Leadership is about having vision. However, that’s only half the battle. If you want to succeed as a leader you need to be able to present your vision in a way that inspires and drives others to help you achieve it, particularly when the going gets tough. Your presentation skills, or in other words how you communicate, are therefore extremely … Read More
Why Every Great Business Leader Needs A Coach
It would be hard to imagine any sports team or professional athlete getting by without a coach. This is increasingly the case in business too. There are so many parallels you can draw between business and sport such as the drive for successful, high performance and the need to go beyond perceived limits. Smart organisations are now deploying coaching strategically … Read More
How To Use Your Presentation Skills To Be A Great Leader
What comes to mind when you think of a great leader? Typically, a strong, authoritative presence, someone with influence and gravitas who can command your attention, engage and enthuse you. Whilst these characteristics come naturally to some, others need to learn and hone them. This is an exciting prospect for anyone looking to take their leadership to the next level. … Read More