As a leader, there will be times when you are leading under pressure. Whether you're dealing with underperforming teams or navigating other tough situations, there will be times when leading is hard. This is where a personal leadership vision proves its worth. It becomes your guiding compass, helping you make thoughtful, aligned decisions
Read MoreIn my work with organisational leaders, a common topic of discussion is high-performing teams. A high-performing team is led by an effective leader who knows what they are doing. Executive Coaching has two roles in developing high-performing teams: coaching the leader and coaching the team.
Read MoreThe first step to overcoming the Inner Critic is to be aware of it and recognise that it is one voice and not the truth. But even if we have that awareness, it can be very hard to notice it and stop it in the moment, before it takes hold and starts to influence our behaviours, words, and actions. Here are three things to catch your Inner Critic voice before it can take hold of you and lead to self-doubt or imposter syndrome.
If you're in a senior leadership position, chances are you're holding two roles in tension at any one point: your role as a head of department or function and your role as a member of the senior leadership team. Plus, there may be some side roles on top, such as sponsoring an employee group, acting as a mentor or internal coach, or leading a strategic project. So, how do you succeed in multiple roles at work?
Are you familiar with the three stages of leadership? A “one time and done” approach doesn’t work with leadership development, so determining the stage your employees are at and the leadership challenges they face is key. Get it right, though, and leadership coaching can have a profound multiplier effect on your organisation.
Want to progress in your career? Once you’ve set your sights on a promotion at work and believe you have a fair chance, the first thing you should do is let your line manager know. This article explains what to ask them to help you know if they see you as promotion material and how to get their full support.
You can have a better conversation by using the two fundamental building blocks of a coaching approach—questioning and listening. Improving coaching skills can help you make other people feel more heard and understood, enabling you to have more interesting conversations and more fulfilling relationships.
Tips on improving resilience and the ability to bounce back after a setback abound online. To enhance our resilience, we need to know ourselves better and find our most effective energy sources. Replenishing these energy resources doesn't have to be time-consuming, but knowing who we are and what helps us to be resilient leaders is well worth the investment.
