Connection: A Cornerstone of Deeply Human® Leadership
You may be aware by now that I hold a strong position about what good leadership looks like. You might even be familiar with my Deeply Human® model of leadership with its ‘Five Cs’ or have read the blog where I set out what it is and why it is so desperately needed, from both […]
7 mistakes you might be making with your team and what you can do about it
I work with tons of teams and there are a few pitfalls I often see team leaders fall into. So here are 7 mistakes I see people make with their team, why they are problematic and what you can do about it. It builds on a previous blog I wrote about how to build a high […]
High Performance: Beauty or Beast?
With all the gloom of the situation in the UK and the wider world earlier this summer, I found myself lifted beyond measure by the Olympic Games; the inspiring stories they brought of the extraordinary achievements of otherwise ordinary people; the tales of triumph over adversity; of miraculous come backs; of the ultimate ‘high performance’. […]
Psychedelics, Coaching and the Kindness of Strangers
You may have noticed that I’ve been feeling pretty perky recently. My summer was a delight. I had fun, rest, time to recharge by the sea, and opportunity to be inspired and rejuvenated by the people and places I love. Last week, as I entered the ‘going back to school’ season, gathering up my metaphorical […]
Comedy, Coaching and Creating Safety at Work
At a conference I attended recently, Amy Edmondson (author of new book ‘The Fearless Organisation’) described psychological safety as ‘permission for candour’. She talked about how it is incumbent on leaders to invite ‘bad news’ and opposing viewpoints if they are serious about creating an environment where people feel safe. I agree with this. I’ve […]
Will ChatGPT steal my coaching job?
I would love to lay claim to being an early adopter but it’s about time that I admitted that I never have been and never will be. So it’s pretty miraculous that I have a ChatGPT account at all. Even more miraculous that I am using it on a regular basis. So far I have asked […]