You’ve empowered your team : so why isn’t it working?
What unproductive behaviour is routinely practiced and rarely challenged – in fact you might be rewarding it?
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Fewer excuses and more solutions with this technique
What unproductive behaviour is routinely practiced and rarely challenged – in fact you might be rewarding it?
What I got all wrong about psychological safety
What unproductive behaviour is routinely practiced and rarely challenged – in fact you might be rewarding it?
I bet you get pulled into this kind of destructive, competitive thinking
What unproductive behaviour is routinely practiced and rarely challenged – in fact you might be rewarding it?
What I value (slightly) more than financial freedom
What unproductive behaviour is routinely practiced and rarely challenged – in fact you might be rewarding it?
This team is more impressive than a Formula 1 pit crew (and they smile continuously) Would I lie to you?
What unproductive behaviour is routinely practiced and rarely challenged – in fact you might be rewarding it?
Just stop being a coach then. He said to my stroppy little face.
What unproductive behaviour is routinely practiced and rarely challenged – in fact you might be rewarding it?
1 simple conversation to quadruple engagement in their first week
What unproductive behaviour is routinely practiced and rarely challenged – in fact you might be rewarding it?
Tiny ways you can create leaders not followers
What unproductive behaviour is routinely practiced and rarely challenged – in fact you might be rewarding it?
Succession planning done right: lessons from my client
I recently worked with a senior team who were not only busy, but they were overwhelmed in the day-to-day firefighting.
Burn out was on the horizon and they all knew it.
How to be world class: What Bristol Bears physio taught me about leadership
My physio, Ed Wilson, used to be 1st team Physiotherapist at Bristol Bears Rugby. He’s the only therapist able to get results with my husband’s complicated back, so I’m a fan.
When your answer doesn’t land like you intend
Your colleague asks you:
“I’d like your thoughts on whether we should go with decision A or decision B?”
And you say:
“I don’t care.”
How would they feel?
Work life balance sorted? This blog isn’t for you
If your diary is always neatly organised, never gets double-booked, and you have plenty of time to go for a bike ride over lunch, then this message may not be for you.
The truth about time management that apps and hacks won’t fix (but I will)
What unproductive behaviour is routinely practiced and rarely challenged – in fact you might be rewarding it?
Worse than the brilliant jerk? (Apparently so)
While the Brilliant Jerk has taken the spotlight for their non-team playing and arrogant behaviour, The Economist has identified a more troubling phenomenon that is often overlooked:
The “secret” to becoming highly susceptible to success
Last year, I saw Derren Brown perform and was predictably blown away. He uses body language and other cues to pick audience members who are incredibly susceptible to hypnosis – which makes it look effortless.
Productivity, penguins and having happier employees
You’re on a mission to drive employee engagement and unify everyone under a shared vision. But it feels like you’re hitting a brick wall when not a single question pops up in your all-hands meetings or company offsite.
The truth about constructive feedback that coaches don’t admit
I’m giving up being a coach right NOW.
^^^ That was my brain overreacting when I heard these words….
“Can I have a word? I want to give you some feedback about something that happened in our coaching session the other day.”
Damning feedback from the wife of one of my clients
“Weirdly I feel like he’s enjoying the adrenaline a little bit – but it’s not great for his health long term – I think he’ll crash at some point!”
I know what you’re thinking, why is his wife even part of the coaching programme? But who better to give an honest insight into one of his key aims: to be more present at home.
4 bullet-proof steps to fix accountability issues as a leader
“Hey daughter, I noticed you’ve dropped a wet towel on the bed, it can end up smelling musty if it’s left there all day. Did you notice it there too?
She shakes her head and looks confused.
Which I’m taking as ‘OK, it won’t happen again’.
That was Step 1: The Mention from Jonathan Raymond’s 5 step Accountability Dial.