Five ways to help retain a valuable employee

It can be surprisingly hard to retain a valued employee. Sometimes the employee leaves because they have felt undervalued or disengaged. The main failing of their leaders in this situation is a lack of communication. So, how can you communicate better to retain a valued employee?

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How to Deal With Underperformance: A Leadership Opportunity in Disguise

Underperformance is one of the most uncomfortable challenges a leader can face. When someone on your team isn’t delivering, it feels personal. Patience runs thin, and difficult conversations are avoided. So how do you deal with underperformance in a team member with clarity, fairness, and integrity - and without sweeping the issues under the carpet?

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Stuck in a work rut? How to find a new career challenge

Feeling stuck in a work rut? Discover practical strategies to identify what’s holding you back, clarify your strengths, and take confident steps toward a more fulfilling role. Learn how to overcome inertia, silence your inner critic, and find a new career challenge.

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When leadership moves on: Five key factors to consider for succession planning

If succession planning is ignored or poorly executed, the implications are substantial and potentially catastrophic. So why is it a blind spot for so many organisations? Often, leaders don’t know where to start, so if you want it to move up your list of leadership priorities, then here are five factors to consider for succession planning

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Staff retention through leadership: Six ways to keep hold of your employees

In our recent survey, almost 40% of respondent organisations said staff retention was one of their top 3 talent challenges. Organisations invest heavily in recruiting staff, but the investment often stops when the employees are through the door, which is costly. So how can you keep hold of your employees?

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Building a Confident Team: Are you leading or limiting?

Most leaders I come across are so busy trying to build their own levels of confidence that they neglect to focus on building confidence in others. 

People feel confident when they feel supported and empowered and have “mastery” in their day-to-day work. So, as a leader of a team or an organisation, how can you ensure these three things are in place to underpin a confident team?

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Working out the value: Should You Invest in Executive Coaching for Your Leaders?

Should you invest in executive coaching for your leaders? You need to ensure you can find a way of measuring the return on investment in executive coaching. This article explains what you need to consider to ensure the best possible chance of getting a return on your investment in executive coaching.

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