A Definition of Coaching – the INTERNATIONAL COACHING FEDERATION (ICF) – defines coaching as “Partnering with clients in a thought-provoking and creative process that inspires them to maximize their personal and professional potential. The process of coaching often unlocks previously untapped sources of imagination, productivity and leadership.” In the work context coaching is often used As a…
I wrote this blog during both mental health awareness week and learning at work week and it got me thinking that in the realm of leadership development, one often overlooked but essential factor in developing as a leader is developing our mental health and wellbeing alongside our leadership skills. Understanding the role good mental health…
What is a difficult conversation? Effective communication is at the core of all great businesses. It 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 problems in business, and…
Absolutely! Whether you are a leader in an organisation, or a business owner, you hopefully already have business goals and objectives laid out as part of helping you deliver your role in the business. (this article explains why this is important ) However, the reality is that there are many different types of goals that apply…
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…
Can Happiness at your job affect your health? Watch out for Mondays. Dr. Stephen Sinatra answered the question, “Why do more heart attacks and sudden deaths occur on Monday than on any other day of the week?” “According to researchers, an ‘outpouring’ of stress hormones, such as cortisol and adrenaline, occurs within working people on…
