No this isn’t another post about the outstanding leadership qualities of Gareth Southgate and to be clear my knowledge of football is almost non existent. I am however a long time observer of great managers, Ferguson, Mourinho and not forgetting Brian Clough! But this time it feels like we have moved on – a lot.… Continue reading Whoever wins this evening, we already know the loser – ego.
When I was growing up sport was a big deal. At school being good at sport was a gateway to, well pretty much anything. If you weren’t good at sports, you could be clever – but that meant Oxford and Cambridge clever. If you weren’t that clever and you weren’t good at sports, you had… Continue reading How I won a trophy despite being terrible at sports – and learned to coach in the process
I am often asked about ‘executive presence’ – that ability to enter a room and instantly convey the feeling that you are in charge. One of the best examples of I have ever seen, happens to have come from one of the most senior women in the British Army. The myth of the natural leader… Continue reading Executive presence – a lesson from a female general
Suddenly coaches are everywhere, from world famous musicians on The Voice to the bloke from your HR department who left last year to become a life coach. The efficacy of coaching as a profession is now beyond doubt, however choosing the right coach is about finding the right fit for you. All but the largest… Continue reading Three questions to ask when choosing a coach
Ever wondered when a coach become a consultant or a counsellor and are the terms simply interchangeable? Coaches, regardless of how they define themselves in terms of a life coach, business coach, relationship coach etc., are generally forward-looking and focus on helping you achieve your goals. They may not be experienced in the specific area… Continue reading Coaching, counselling or consulting?
