The art of listening is one which many people need to master. Rewarded more for our vocal contributions than our silence, many of us listen in a way which actually gets in the way of good communication! If you've ever realised that the person you're talking to is not...
Do you tell yourself you’ll wait until things get worse, or wait until they get better, before asking someone for help? This post explores both phenomena and also some of the common experiences that contribute to the difficulty in asking for help. Asking for...
So, you’re a few weeks into the new role which seemed like such a good fit on paper. And whenever people ask about the new job you say you’re doing well. But deep down, you have a nagging feeling that all is not well. If you’re reading this, the chances...
This question is often the opening gambit of anyone who is selling a service, and a clear understanding of the answer is key for the person doing the buying, especially when what they're buying is executive coaching. Understanding what result an intervention might...
Choosing to work with an executive coach is not something you should rush into, and if you haven't done it before - or if you have, and it wasn't a great experience - these five suggestions should help you make a well-informed choice. #1 Try before you buy The price...
All over the world, people like you, busy people with many calls on their time, will be thinking about changes they want to make, aka New Year’s Resolutions. Most of these will fail. Lists will remain unread after 5th January, though they will niggle at the back of...
Whenever we feel we're nearing the end of a tricky period, it’s tempting to want to draw a line under the difficulties and move on. Stuck in the present? Normally, this drawing of a line is accompanied by plans for the future, for things we’ll change and do...
A few weeks into the first Coronavirus lockdown, I found myself in a situation which challenged my previous sense of who I was. Eventually I sought out my Thinking Partner but it took a while! Blame and Shame The blame and shame game begins with good intentions....
I'm fascinated by words and language, which led me to study them in my youth. Recently I’ve been thinking a lot about the words we use to describe the purpose of our work. Purpose, along with perspective and priorities, is a fundamental issue for those wanting to make...