Receiving feedback is often just as challenging as delivering it, even when the message is positive. The part of our brain that regulates...

Recently I was running a workshop for mangers who have employees taking part in a 12 month learning journey. Part of that journey is a...

Where you were born, where you grew up, the jobs your parents did; what you did at school, who you hung out with and how you got "here"...

I've written about Self Determination Theory before, but thought I'd break it down further. Researchers Deci and Ryan looked at fifteen...

I've written about Self Determination Theory before but thought I'd break it down further. Researchers Deci and Ryan looked at fifteen...

One recent story I've heard is of a large F500 corporation that conducted an experiment on the importance of reflection as a leadership...

As a leader, people need to trust you. You build that trust by consistency of words and actions and create an environment that allows...

Sorry, the post I had written, the post I am passionate about, the one I want to put up here, I'm not brave enough to publish. That's...

I spotted this leaf while out for a run recently The mottled colors struck me as strangely beautiful, worthy of a picture. And as I...

Taking a new job, losing the old job, starting a new project, getting a new team member. These are the transitions where we need to...

Coaching takes minutes to be effective - if done well and at the right time. As a sales leader (I.e. sales coach) one of my favorite...

If you have a 3 month sales cycle the this week is the week that the last opportunity you close this year will begin... (if it's a 4...

Another wonderful post from Nithya - who includes previously unpublished notes from the founder of Action Learning! If one looks up the...

Matt Somers is a longtime friend and colleague. His career spans continents and decades. With a background in Change Leadership and...

Change is hard, especially changing your own behaviour. Many clients share with me the sense of not knowing where to start, of being...

In a previous blog post I wrote about coaching being a mirror, a window and, a door. As I read through the feedback and comments on that...

Recently on a call with colleagues discussing "What is coaching?" we talked about the power of listening especially listening at multiple...

Years ago I had the pleasure of meeting Bob Miller (the Miller in Miller Heiman) at a fireside chat. He spoke about a variety of topics,...

Many years ago as I began to practice meditation (note: it is many years later and I am still learning) and in that practice I...

This week is International Coaching Week and to join the celebration of the art, science and practice of coaching I wanted to share a...