Thoughts about leadership

I want to share a theme from my experience of coaching leaders: the value of asking questions.  Some might think this relevant only to new leaders.  I’d disagree: often leaders feel they ought to know the answers whereas actually asking the question can be much more impactful. These coachees – like most leaders – want…

As my LI connections know well, I like to share learnings from my Executive Coaching practice, hoping they resonate with others.  Here’s one which is not obvious: Leaders, don’t try to be a hero – your team and boss may not thank you for it. I recently held a tricky coaching session with a leader. …

In my Executive Coaching practice I particularly enjoy working with leaders who have a growth mindset and a thirst for learning and who are striving to be ever better in their roles. The topic of leading effectively in a hybrid world comes up regularly because it is something which we are all learning through experience and…

I am asked regularly – based on my experiences as a senior leader, an Executive Coach, and a Non-Executive Director – if I could change one thing about leadership in organisations what would it be?   My answer would be to make continuous leadership development a requirement for anyone who is a leader within an organisation. …

Leadership fascinates me, currently as an Executive Coach and Non-Executive Director and previously in my leadership role in a complex global organisation.  At a macro level, the behaviours and capabilities of an organisation’s leaders have a huge impact on engagement, productivity, morale and retention.  At a human level, for many people how much they enjoy…