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Agility

Are you surviving or thriving? These two skills could make the difference!

If there were two essential skills that every individual and organisation should consciously try to develop, then now more than ever, those skills would be agility and learning agility.

Caring for Others

Why leaders need to practice caring for others

Change is happening at a pace never seen before, making it easy for leaders to get caught up in a world driven by metrics.

Assertiveness

Assertiveness: A key to strong leadership and vital to effective communication

Assertiveness is often associated with strong leadership and is vital to effective communication. However, cultural nuances can sometimes hinder the expression of assertiveness. 

Do I need a coach?

Do I need a coach? Here are 8 signs that you may, and what to consider when choosing a coach

Elite athletes have them. Successful business leaders have them. Famous personalities have them. Everyone needs a coach from time to time.

360-Degree Feedback

Best Practices: 360-Degree Feedback

360-degree feedback is – and always has been – one of the most effective tools for increasing self-awareness. Here are some best practices for you to follow.

Influence

Six steps to increase your Influence

Influence is an extraordinary asset, and it's one of 7 foundational competencies that every leader should master. So, what exactly is it, and how do you develop it?

Coaching in the Workplace

Best Practices For Building An Internal Coaching Program

Over the past decade, we have witnessed a significant shift in the way many organizations view coaching.

Stuck on the treadmill

Stuck on the treadmill... Maybe you need a reboot?

How often do you find yourself feeling overwhelmed, stressed and pressed for time? How often do you find yourself constantly checking your phone for emails and messages?  

Competency Framework

What is a competency framework and why should your organisation have one?

f a clearly defined competency framework is critical to long-term organisational success, why do so many organisations lack one? Why do so many organisations not know what is required for success in every role?

The Leader as a Coach

The Leader as a Coach; 5 Attributes of a Coaching Mindset

I don't have time to coach people... It's easier if I tell them what to do... It's quicker if I do it myself... You can't coach people who don't know what they don't know... If I don't provide the answers they will think I don't know... It's my job to solve problems...

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