Communicating Like a Great Leader: Unlocking the Power of Effective Leadership

Effective communication is the foundation of exceptional leadership. Yet, many leaders overlook the impact their communication style has on their team. While the structure of communication may seem insignificant, the quality of communication is the defining factor that separates inspiring leaders from ordinary bosses. Without clear communication and the ability to build meaningful relationships, guiding…

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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…

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Listening 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…

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Harnessing 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…

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Psychological 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 This outdated perception hinders innovation and growth.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…

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Britain’s Got (graduate) Talent!

I know you’re very excited that Britain’s Got Talent will be back on our screens this Saturday. But this blog is about a kind of talent that you won’t see on stage, probably because watching a talented employee would be incredibly boring… maybe that’s why they go unnoticed! Britain (and come to think of it,…

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In house or external coaching?

The benefits of Executive Coaching are well recognised and proven to deliver significant return on investment and benefits to the bottom line but how should you decide whether to us in house or external coaches. What are the benefits of each and which is right for your organisation? Companies use both external and internal coaches…

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Gadget Show – Giant Tetris

On Channel Five’s The Gadget Show last night the team played a game of giant tetris. We thought it was a brilliant team building exercise, showing the importance of clear and precise communication when working as a team. Enjoy the video here and let us know what you think!

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Are your staff too big for their boots?

I had a conversation with a client where they expressed their frustration at work as their company wouldn’t fund any training for them. As we talked through this it emerged that it was not because the company was lacking funds, or couldn’t spare the employee for that amount of time. The reason the company wouldn’t…

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Making the most of the public sector training budget

Following the cuts, the job-losses and the pay-freezes the public sector is faced with having to continue to provide the same service, with considerably less to offer its staff. However there are things the public sector can do in order to keep their staff motivated and better prepared to handle what lies ahead: Training. A…

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