In my work with organisations and individuals who are navigating the world of big change and transition one of the topics I’m often asked about, is coaching. So, I’m kicking off a series of posts on this subject with the question I’ve been asked about most recently – what’s the best way to learn coaching skills?
Read MoreAre you feeling brave enough to put people first in your organisation?
After a year of hokey cokey in and out of lockdown, people have been struggling with the sheer volume of change they’ve gone through. As we look ahead and based on my experience of working with organisations of all sizes through a myriad of different change scenarios, it’s those that put people first who always seem to come out better. Here’s a few thoughts that might just help
Read MoreMind your language – is that what you really wanted to say?
Words are incredibly powerful. They can spark emotions almost immediately, help to paint pictures, tell stories and create connections - and break them. When they are used in situations of change, they can be even more powerful.
Read MoreI’ll tell you to do this and then I’ll do the exact opposite…
When our behaviours match our words, our relationships are better. When we face big change, we look to leaders for guidance, giving us examples to follow. So, keeping the gap between what we say and do as small as possible, becomes even more important. It’s one way to build trust. But what can you do to avoid that ‘say do’ gap?
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