Thinking on leadership, from the coaching room.
Case studies from real engagements (always anonymised), frameworks I use with clients, and my perspectives on what makes leaders great.
Six Sessions, and a Change That Kept Unfolding
A senior executive came to coaching for a handful of conversations. A year later, the transformation had reached far beyond work.
Case StudyRebuilding Self-Belief After a Public Setback
When a leader's KPIs slip and they're called out in front of peers, their self-worth takes the hit. Here's how coaching helped one leader shine again.
FrameworkThe Ship's Helm: Why Lasting Change Takes More Than One Turn
How long does meaningful change take? It depends on the size of the ship, and how far it needs to turn.
FrameworkIs Your Leader Ready for Coaching? Five Signs to Look For
Coaching works best when the leader is ready. For HR and people leaders investing in coaching, here's what readiness actually looks like, and why it matters more than the coach's credentials.
PerspectiveWhat Separates Great Executives from Good Ones
Good executives have the track record, the acumen and the strategic foresight. The great ones do two things differently.
PerspectiveThe Business Case for Kindness
Kindness and compassion in leadership aren't soft. They're a commercial advantage that many CEOs are quietly missing out on.
PerspectiveImpatience: The Struggle Senior Leaders Rarely Name
Senior leaders talk about pressure, stakeholders and strategy. The thing they rarely talk about is impatience, and it may be costing them more than they think.
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