Have you wondered why despite your best intentions to improve in a certain area of your life or leadership, (e.g., listening better; public speaking, doing less thinking more; delegating, networking) you find yourself not able to make meaningful progress leaving you feeling stuck and wondering what is going on? Understanding your body’s immunity to change may provide the clue and with this awareness you will be better equipped to make the changes you want.
Read MoreAs 2022 draws to a close in this last blog post of the year I offer appreciations, review the content shared this year and invite you to do a Past Year Review instead of New Year’s resolutions.
Read MoreThe world as we know has changed, and this can impact our sense of purpose, meaning, focus, emotions, and behaviour, leaving us feeling dislocated, fearful or simply needing to step back and ask ourselves bigger questions; or re-evaluate the impact of external factors on our industry, businesses and teams. I have seen first-hand over and over the power of clarity for clients and for myself. This is especially so in this time in life where there is so much noise and so much fighting for our attention, it can be hard to discern the important few things from the less important many.
Read MoreThis past week, I asked a few of my long-standing clients what is the most valuable outcome of our coaching work together. One thing stood out – discovering blind spots. So, why is this so important to senior leaders? It seems at some level we know what research tells us: we are not great at assessing ourselves accurately. These self-awareness gaps can limit leaders’ opportunities, impede their performance, and ultimately drag down their career.
Read MoreLeaders and executives are being called on to rethink what they prioritise and how they lead so as to embrace more sensitised and empathetic styles of leadership appropriate to our context. However, empathy is not so easy to access when you too are subject to your own personal stresses and strains on top of the pressures on you as a leader amidst the uncertainty and turbulence. I share 3 tips to help you cultivate your leadership style appropriate for now.
Read MoreIn today’s context where many people are experiencing high levels of stress and report feeling overwhelmed, genuine recognition and acknowledgement can sow seeds of motivation and inspiration. If you are like other leaders, chances are you may think you are above average at giving recognition. However research shows there is a definite “perception gap” between leaders’ views of their competence in this area versus and their employees’ assessments. If you think this is a blindspot for you read on.
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