Coaching for success with a soul
Is your organisation doing enough to develop the next generation of leaders? New research published in the Ashridge Management Index shows that many managers (48%) don’t think enough is being done to develop the skills and experiences of younger managers. As well as specific targeting of future leaders, the report recommends that there should be …
I’ve had a full week. I’m a community governor at the local primary school where I’ve spent about 12 hours since Monday. I’m also co-chair of an educational charity; that’s taken another day out of an already busy schedule. All unpaid; more than once I’ve caught myself asking: Why do I do it? After all, …
Last week I attended a workshop on Luminaspark psychometric profiling. I’ve always had reservations about personality profiling. I worry that people might be pigeon holed, or that profiling might filter diversity out of organisational cultures. Luminaspark is different. It recognises complexity and diversity within the personality and so fits very neatly with the subpersonalities model …
Organisations need people who are engaged and motivated; especially during an economic downturn. Many studies show that engaged employees are good for organisations. According to the Corporate Leadership Council, employees with lower engagement levels are four times more likely to leave their jobs. Engaged employees are also more productive and contribute more to profits. Studies …
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Well what a fabulous launch party, a gathering of motivated individuals toasting success for Wise Goose School of Coaching in the heart of the South West. Liz Scott, a leading Coach in the South West and former BBC reporter opened the celebration with a toast, wonderful words and wishes for Annie and Helen.
The icy cold weather today inspired me to think about thriving and unpredictable climates. As I cleared the ice off my car, I aimed to stay focused, motivated and positive about getting to my meeting on time. I drove off very happily all cosy and warm, when I manoeuvred around the corner I was confronted …
In the wake of the financial crisis the media spotlight has been increasingly on unethical behaviour in organisations. We’ve seen trust in leaders unravel and a crisis of confidence in institutions of all shapes and sizes. Society is calling for more responsible leadership and demanding that companies and individuals act with integrity.
Stop and think about the last time you thought about “your” creativity! Yes that word conjures up all kinds of responses and emotions. Of all the parts that make us who we are it is our creative self that can be the most neglected. It hangs at the bottom of our to-do list, or we …
I love Christmas and the giving and receiving of gifts, but Christmas is over now and I’ve been thinking about a gift we can give all through the year – the gift of attention. Most of us think we are good listeners (especially coaches, mentors and therapists), but a study into what makes good communication …
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It’s the time of year when we are all burdened with too many tasks, finishing and completing work assignments, planning Christmas holiday, management of cards, food, guests, gifts and staff nights out. The Christmas spirit is all around us just look at some of the lights on the houses in your neighbourhood its screaming at …
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