We like to believe we’re independent thinkers, steering our lives with intention. But so much of who we become is shaped by who we’re with. Unconsciously, quietly and consistently, thepeople around us either lift us or drain us. I was reminded of this last month on a retreat, surrounded by beautiful people who genuinelywant to…
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Leaders As Coaches (LAC)
In this article I wanted to drill down on coaching and how to ensure training is transferred back on the job. If you haven’t read my previous article, How to identify if training is really needed and if so, what there is to train? I would suggest you take a moment to do so. Learning has not taken place until…
Avoiding Leadership Pitfalls
Leadership is a critical factor in the success of any organisation, team, or community. Effective leaders inspire, guide and support those they lead, creating an environment where individuals can thrive and achieve common goals. However, leadership is not without its challenges. While strong leaders possess key qualities that drive success, they are also prone to…
Adults Are Children In BIG Bodies
One of the greatest pieces of advice I had ever been given is to remember that adults are children in big bodies. What does that mean to me? Like children they need boundaries, they need structure, they like positive feedback. I can’t remember who told me to be honest, but I’ve never forgotten this distinction…
Training From The Top-Down
Last week I needed to be in London at a short notice. While I was there, I caught up with a previous client Craig Nugent, we worked together on a very successful training project over 20 years ago, we have kept an eye on each other via LinkedIn over the years, and when I contacted…
Leaders As Coaches (LAC) – Learning has not taken place until behavior has changed back on the job
In last week’s article we discussed Training and how to identify if training is really needed and if so, what there is to train? In this article I promised to drill down on coaching and how to ensure training is transferred back on the job. If you haven’t read my previous article, How to identify…






