Four pieces of advice, drawn from my own experience and my coaching work
Interviews: 5 things to consider
In my coaching practice I regularly work with individuals who are looking to make a step change in their career, either within their current organisation, moving to a different organisation or changing careers completely. Every individual and situation is different but usually there is an interview to prepare for somewhere in the coaching assignment. As ever in…
Read MoreTaking my own advice – Part 4: own and promote your value
In my Executive Coaching practice a common theme is discomfort with ‘self-promotion’. Clients tell me they are working hard, doing a great job but are being passed over for promotion or exciting projects, not getting the recognition or reward they feel they deserve. I ask “How do others know you’re doing a great job?” at…
Read MoreTaking my own advice Part 3 – make time for ‘downtime’.
I love the Anne Lamott quote “almost everything will work if you unplug it for a few minutes…including you.” It’s a humorous take on a serious point: it is so important for physical and mental health to take regular and refreshing breaks from work. In my coaching practice, I am concerned by the number of…
Read MoreTaking my own advice – part 2
Taking my own advice – part 2 – NXD and Charity Trustee roles. When I am coaching or mentoring senior leaders I am often asked about the value of taking on Non Executive Director or Charity Trustee roles. This is not something to be undertaken lightly as you will be assuming legal responsibility for the…
Read MoreThis post is about taking my own advice!
This LI post is about taking my own advice! When I’m coaching a client who wants to move forward, I will often ask: – “What, specifically, do you want to achieve?”; then – “What steps could you take to make that happen?”; then, to reduce anxiety, – “What’s the downside risk of doing that?” My…
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