"So busy..." Read time: 5 minsI worked with someone who said it so often their colleagues bought them a notebook with it on the cover. What do we mean when we say we're so busy? what keeps us busy? and what can we do about it? Read more
Lead with impact: creating stability in times of uncertainty When things are uncertain, our role as leaders is to provide stability, and we can do that by answering the three questions at the core of everyone's working lives: 'what's my job?', 'how am I doing?', and 'what's next?'.Watch time: 35 mins Read more
Leadership as a creative act Read time: 5 minsLeadership in the for‑purpose world is often framed as a technical job: strategy, governance, KPIs, risk. In reality, most of the leaders I work with are doing something far more demanding: they are creating. Read more
Three special words.... 'I don't know' Read time: 5 minsMost for-purpose leaders I work with are carrying an invisible script that says: “I’m the one who’s meant to know.” Boards want assurance, funders want confidence, staff want stability, and communities expect you to live your values in every decision, all in a context of volatility and constraint. In that world, “I don’t know” can feel like something to avoid at all costs. Read more
Joining the dots between human doing and human being Read time: 5 minsBroadening your repertoire of mindsets, emotional states, identity stories and habits, you can lead in a way that’s more effective and more sustainable to live inside – without losing what already makes you a good leader. Read more
Lead with impact: managing difficult conversations What's the secret to having a good conversation about a difficult topic? In this webinar we explore how put yourself in the right mindset to have challenging conversations, and a framework to help you navigate them successfully.Watch time: 35 mins Read more
Lead with impact: the power of being present How to show up with intention, listen deeply, and ask questions that show you value, support and care.Watch time: 30 mins Read more
The power of listening in leadership Read time: 2 minsEffective communication is paramount. Yet, one of the most undervalued skills in leadership is the art of listening. The Co-Active Coaching approach identifies three distinct levels of listening that, when mastered, can transform a leader's ability to connect, understand, and inspire their team. Read more
A solutions focus to executive leadership challenges Read time: 1 - 2 minsA solution-focused approach can transform your leadership style and team dynamics. This approach shifts focus from past problems to future possibilities, empowering your team to find their own solutions. Read more
What values drive you - and how do they appear in your leadership? Read time: 2 minsOur values – the fundamental beliefs that guide our behaviour and decision making – act as a kind of moral compass, ensuring our actions align with our principles, and that we behave in an authentic and consistent way. So knowing what our values are, and consciously applying them, can help us feel most ‘true to ourselves’ in how we work and lead. Try one of these four activities to help identify your core values. Read more
Why emergent coaching works in a VUCA world Read time: 1 - 2 minsEmergent coaching is a progressive approach that embraces the dynamic nature of personal and professional development. Unlike traditional coaching methods that adhere to fixed objectives, emergent coaching allows goals to evolve organically as the coaching relationship unfolds. Read more
Learn the coaching approach that will GROW your team Read time: 1 - 2 minsGROW is a powerful framework that can help leaders and senior managers unlock their team's potential and drive organisational success. Developed by Sir John Whitmore and his colleagues in the 1980s, and still widely utilised, GROW stands for Goal, Reality, Options, and Will. Read more