PinnedThrow your resolutions out the window. Try intentions instead.I like words. For those that know me, it’s hardly a shocking revelation. As a coach, words are the tools I use to help clients create a new sense of clarity and understanding. But this understanding only comes when we thoughtfully select the words that reflect our intended meaning —…Resolutions3 min readResolutions3 min read
PinnedSo you’re working at home…how effective is your leadership shadow?Each week I receive an email from Medium telling me which of my articles have been most read. The article that tops the list most weeks is one I wrote 4 years ago titled Who’s in your leadership shadow? Given that it’s been 4 years, I’ve been pondering the most…Coaching3 min readCoaching3 min read
Jan 23Navigating the tension between expert and coachDo I optimise for today or invest in tomorrow? That’s a leadership question that most of us regularly face. It presents in many different situations, including people leadership. As we help our team members grow and develop, we find ourselves balancing the role of expert (solve for today’s problem) and…Coach3 min readCoach3 min read
Jun 17, 2022Managing The Transparency Trade-OffHow to ensure transparency builds trust in your team — Imagine you’re the guest on a leadership podcast. The host turns to you and asks, “as a leader in a fast-growing team, how important is transparency to you?” Instinctively you say something like, “transparency is critical. I want to be open with my team. It’s part of the culture we’re…Transparency3 min readTransparency3 min read
Oct 26, 2021Are your labels damaging your team?We humans like to put others in boxes. To classify them in ways that make sense according to our world order. It’s one of the reasons why movie series’ like Marvel are so popular — heroes and villains. As leaders, we do the same. Over time, we tend to classify…Coaching4 min readCoaching4 min read
Sep 29, 2021If I knew then what I know now…Yesterday I had the opportunity to do something I love — to spend time with a small group of enthusiastic (and slightly nervous) new coaches. They asked me to talk about what I wish I’d known when I started coaching 13 years ago. There are enough things on that list…Coaching3 min readCoaching3 min read
Sep 1, 2021Reframing induction in your leadership teamIt’s rare for team members to remain the same over long periods. People come and go for a range of reasons. It’s unrealistic to expect otherwise. It’s also unrealistic to think that a new person can simply replace the leaver with little or no impact on the group’s interactions. When…Coaching3 min readCoaching3 min read
Aug 4, 2021Scaling up your co-founder conversationsThis week I was asked to provide a co-founding team with some advice on running their regular meetings. They’ve reached the point in their growth that digging deep into day-to-day operational issues is not helping the company progress. It’s starting to hold them back. At the same time, it’s not…Coaching4 min readCoaching4 min read
Jul 21, 2021Syncing individual and company growthIs it better to invest in development or churn & burn? — Cast your mind across your current team. How long has each member been with you? As your company has grown, how well have they adapted along the way? Have you seen dips in performance that have been significant or prolonged enough for you to wonder whether they are still the…Coaching4 min readCoaching4 min read
Jul 12, 2021When crisis abates, what replaces it?No matter what industry or role you’re in, chances are, the last 18 months have required you to master the art of adaptation. Ever-changing COVID rules have required us all to react repeatedly, often very quickly. Momentum in these situations tends to be adrenaline-fuelled, self-propelling and perhaps even addictive. Then…Crisis Management3 min readCrisis Management3 min read
