5 Ways to lead your employees more effectively

  “A mentor is someone who sees more talent and ability within you, than you see in yourself, and helps…

It’s hard writing about inclusion. How can I do it with any kind of honesty without talking about exclusion. And, of course, exclusion is something that most of us have very little experience of.
We’re learning that we need to do things differently. And as parents, teachers, mentors, coaches, teammates, employers and leaders we have the responsibility – and the power – to create inclusive environments. Many of us are working out what that means for the way we think and behave personally.
Here I share what creating a safe, inclusive space means for me. I offer my thoughts on how we can be truly welcoming by creating environments in which we listen deeply to what others think, feel and want to say.

10 years ago it was a dream. Obtaining my Master Certified Coaching (MCC) accreditation from the International Coach Federation seemed…

The challenge of working from home has freed many of us from the social and organisational constraints of the workplace. It’s handed us the responsibility to choose how we do our jobs while fulfilling the other important roles in our lives. And, in the process, it’s shaken up how we see ourselves and our contributions.
My invitation to you here is to support those you lead through this transition, to encourage them to bring more of themselves to their work, wherever they’re working.

What if you were to intentionally listen – with empathy – in order to develop a deeper relationship with someone…

In Beyond Vision Part 1: The listening leader, I shared my experience that listening can transform leadership. A leader who listens…

How effective is your communication? In my experience, taking time out to reflect on what worked well and what I…

A participant on our recent 30-day Listening to Liberate Challenge asked me the question: “How would I describe the three primary colours of listening?”

This month I am delighted to welcome Amanda Cullen as a guest on my blog.  Amanda is also an executive…

“How do you sustain your culture?” asked a recent visitor to our business based in Nottingham. A great question. I…

  Being a leader in any field is tough. Top leaders know that when they make a decision, it’s not…