Trying to break through a brick wall can be hard. There are always challenges in business but sometimes they can feel like a brick wall. However, we don’t always need to smash the wall down to progress. We can become blinkered in these circumstances – snag is, we may not realise it. To get past the wall we can take off the blinkers by mentally taking a deep breath and: Read More
We are exhibiting at the show in conjunction with Executive Coaching Associates and will be focusing on our approach to effective team coaching. It’s always great to meet people face to face so do please drop by Stand 35 if visiting the show. You can find out more about the show: here
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This podcast is about getting to grips with team purpose and its implications. It also sets out some ideas that teams should think about.
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This episode introduces our series of podcasts about teams in business with the aim of helping organisations of all sizes improve the way their teams perform – including the boardroom.
Read MoreWe have developed a short programme to help teams better perform using a combination of exercises and coaching. We focus on three core exercises that can help each team member find our more about how they act and react in a team environment. We also run a team profiling exercise to establish the roles people tend to take in a team. Via a feedback session we bring this all together Read More
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 set and pursue goals. The reality is somewhat different. Human beings are growing and changing Read More
The Long View Programme aims to help clients answer the question ‘where now?’ It is best used when someone is facing or considering a significant change of focus, direction or interest in the fairly near to medium future. Typical situations include: Questioning their career path or feeling stuck in a rut and needing a major change. Coming up to retirement age but desire to continue using their energies and insights Read More
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 also know that for many organisations the last two years have been difficult and leaders are facing significant challenges to recover and thrive. These challenges will probably mean more change and yet more pressure Read More
Kickstart and Take-off are two linked programmes that help people – looking into non-executive roles – newly promoted to senior manager or executive level – changing companies at a senior/executive level These programmes can help you step up to a new role with confidence and clarity. Kickstart is a two-session programme which is all about you and what / who you want to become. Take-off is a five-session follow-on programme Read More
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 mainly working from home. There’s clear potential for confusion and resentment in such cases, especially where the boundary between office based Read More
