You need to have a problem that needs fixing to start coaching – this is one of the biggest misconceptions about coaching! You might have an interest in developing something new or getting better at something that you believe in or have feedback that needs some attention. There are many articles about what coaching is,… Continue reading If you want to start coaching and looking for a coach, these 7 common misconceptions might help
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5 Ways to get unstuck from the past and lead your team into the present and the future
As a leader, being stuck in the past can prevent you from making strategic decisions that will propel your organisation forward. A coaching client told me once that he spent the last three years trying to undo and repair the past of his team, a past that he was not even part of it. That… Continue reading 5 Ways to get unstuck from the past and lead your team into the present and the future
“Thriving Through Change” Webinar for Professionals Working in HR
On the 30th of January, we hosted our first webinar of 2023. We had with us Helina Harro, Psychologist and Mental Health Lead at Siffi, an employee mental well-being platform. The webinar provided insights and strategies for managing change and how to minimise its impact on HR professionals’ well-being. The importance of mental health in… Continue reading “Thriving Through Change” Webinar for Professionals Working in HR
Why are difficult conversations so difficult? These 5 steps will help you nail the next one
Are you fearing starting a difficult conversation? If you answered ‘yes’, the news is that you are not the only one! A difficult conversation is a type of conversation where negative experiences, behaviours or uncomfortable topics will be discussed. These conversations aim to create a mutual understanding, build awareness, and start a process… Continue reading Why are difficult conversations so difficult? These 5 steps will help you nail the next one
6 practical steps on how to promote psychological safety in your team
These practical steps on promoting and improving psychological safety in your team will help you take better care of your team or organisation. In my last article, I wrote about recognising and dealing with toxic leadership. This time, I got several messages from friends and clients asking if I’m referring to a particular leader or… Continue reading 6 practical steps on how to promote psychological safety in your team
6 signs to recognise toxic leaders and what companies can do about it
Our relationship with work is very similar to the one we have with our friends and loved ones. There is passion, impatience, love, hate, sadness and in some cases, even pain.
Ask yourself these 4 questions to see if you are doing enough about employee well-being
Taking care of your employees’ well-being is more than having an Employee Assistance Programme in place!
Let’s put ‘Men’ back in Mental Health – and not just in November
Pride, fear of losing credibility and guilt are just a few of the reasons why leaders are not so open about their mental health.
4 tips on how to build self-awareness and become a more inspiring and authentic leader
Not everyone is born with good self-awareness, but you can work strategically to develop this skill and use it in your everyday professional and private life.
5 ideas on how to get back on your feet and learn from your setbacks
It’s that time of the year again when we, consciously or subconsciously, look back at the past 12 months and see what we have achieved and what not. It can be an uncomfortable experience to see what did not go well and admit it, but it is also an opportunity to be more constructively critical… Continue reading 5 ideas on how to get back on your feet and learn from your setbacks