Category: Tools

5 Misconceptions About Communication in Small Business

Effective communication is the backbone of any thriving business. Without it, you’re just asking for a heap of trouble. Communication is fundamental to building trust and relationships and building motivated and engaged teams who will go over and beyond to deliver exceptional results. It can be argued that the lack of effective communication causes more…

The Paradox of Insightful Curiosity (Opinions) - leadership coaching Chesterfield

The Paradox of Insightful Curiosity (Opinions)

Having strong views and opinions as a business owner is often seen as a valued and positive trait. It demonstrates conviction and confidence in your values and opinions and aids decision making. It is about being Certain. Equally, being able to seek the views and opinions of others, to consult and include is also seen a…

Frameworks for giving effective feedback - Leadership coaching Chesterfield

Feedback Frameworks – For Giving Effective Feedback

Why is feedback important? Whether we admit it or not, we all need regular feedback on goals, direction & performance in fact 65% of employees say they want more feedback . Specifically the type of feedback desired is the type that will develop skills and stretch, grow and aid personal development. In my last article I spoke…

10 tips for new leaders Leadership coaching Chesterfield

Congratulations On Leading Your First Team! 10 Tips To Help You Get Off To A Great Start

From my own personal experience and from working with many new leaders, I know that stepping into a leadership role for the first time or even leading a new team, can feel scary or even intimidating and at times overwhelming. If not done well it can cause unnecessary stress and frustrations for both you and…

6 Essentials for your Coaching Toolkit Leadership coaching Chesterfield

6 Essentials for your Coaching Toolkit

What should be in your Coaching Toolkit? Your coaching toolkit should ideally consist of various resources, techniques, tools and skills that you can draw upon to support your coachee or your team effectively. Ideally it should not be a static thing but a versatile and adaptable toolkit which equips you with the resources needed to…