Inspirational
The Mindset Shift: How to Harness Change and Innovation for a Successful Future
The global lockdown sparked a collective fantasy: that people would fundamentally change their way of thinking, using the extra time for self-reflection and re-evaluation of life’s true value. Many hoped the exceptional circumstances would trigger lasting changes. However, the first noticeable shifts were most often rooted in fear—responses to the stress, confusion, and uncertainty of…
Read MoreListening as the Foundation of True Inclusion: A New Paradigm
Inclusion has been a central focus for me over the years, beginning with gender and later expanding into generational inclusion across various large organizations. Through this journey, I’ve witnessed firsthand the unconscious mechanisms people employ, often driven by a binary mindset of “same” versus “different.” This binary logic stands in the way of true inclusion…
Read MoreHarnessing Spirituality for Unprecedented Success in Leadership and Professional Growth
In recent decades, the dichotomy between work and private life has grown increasingly pronounced. This division often leads to a disconnection from our true selves, hindering our ability to create sustainable and successful solutions. Embracing spirituality allows us to reconnect with our deepest resources, empowering us to face change with renewed vigor and navigate complexities…
Read MorePsychological Safety: The Strategic Role of Failure Management in Modern Workplaces
In today’s rapidly evolving work environment, characterized by constant change and growing complexity, failure is inevitable. Traditionally, failure has been perceived negatively, often leading to the abandonment of projects and ideas. This outdated perception hinders innovation and growth. In my approach to execution, acknowledging the possibility of not achieving set objectives is crucial for any…
Read MoreTransform Your Life: The Power of Conscious Choices
Decades ago, I experienced a profound shift in perspective that transformed my personal and professional life. This newfound clarity led to achievements and qualities I hadn’t known before, rooted in the understanding that every expression of a person is a choice. Evaluating the effects of our choices is a subsequent step; the key is recognizing…
Read MoreThe courage to experiment
Success is a function of the number and quality of experiments you run, every year, every month, every day. It is crazy to believe that we can get there only thanks to good analysis and good planning at the first execution, without the learning achieved through the conceptualization that derives from observation and reflection on…
Read MoreAntifragility serves you a favour
Each of us responds to adversity differently. There are those who react quickly, those who resist, those who adapt, those who protect themselves. To be stronger, ready to change and improve, it is essential to become anti-fragile. To understand the concept of antifragility, it is necessary to define its direct opposite: fragility. A system is…
Read MoreThoughts for the start of 2016 …..
As we enter a new year in the complex world in which we live, I am mindful of the amount of stress many of our clients are trying to work through in their professional lives alone, on top of the complications of home challenges and world events. Last year, a client started his coaching session by…
Read MoreA Personal Leadership Retreat that also gives you a Coaching Qualification!
Join us for 7 days in ‘hidden’ France in fabulous rural surroundings and take time to learn about yourself, your preferences, your talents and your impact in the world. By using the concept of ‘double loop learning’, you will learn and use transformational coaching skills to work with peers to assist them on their development…
Read MoreSuccessful Female Leaders
Carina Furlong, a student on our MA Coaching programme is modelling successful female leaders. Having sent her the following article we thought we would share it with you; Women are often appointed leaders of some of the most successful companies in their most critical moments. Some well known examples are: the appointments of the prime…
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