How do I know if I need coaching? If you’re asking, do I need coaching? You’ve probably got something on your mind that you want to change or make progress on. Or if you run a team, you might have a colleague in mind for this. Now, just before we get started, our coaching deals with communication and confidence for people at work. Our clients are typically leaders or people who want to take the next step in their careers and business owners.
Five communication mistakes that are costing your business
We believe great business communication is more than just a nice-to-have. It’s essential to the success of your organisation. Our clients understand this and have seen the tangible benefits of effective communication first-hand. From increased turnover to attracting investment or better staff retention and enticing higher calibre recruits, the positive impact on their organisations has been clear.
What is thought leadership?
Thought leadership is positioning yourself or your company as a trusted and authoritative source of ideas and insights within a particular industry or field. This involves regularly sharing valuable and insightful content, such as articles, blog posts, videos, or podcasts, that can help to educate and inform others.
What is executive presence?
Executive presence is an important quality for leaders and those in positions of authority, as it can help inspire confidence in others and convey a sense of competence.
It can also establish your credibility, authority and make you appear more confident and in control. Crucial for gaining the respect and trust of your people, clients, customers and other stakeholders.
Are you a boring boss? Find out in 5 questions
In a meeting with a colleague, customer or client, who speaks first and for how long? Boring people tend to do all the talking and dominate a conversation. It can be frustrating when someone dominates the conversation and doesn’t give others a chance to speak.
Executive presence, how to get some
Today I am delving into the world of executive presence. Now, that’s quite a dry way, I think, to talk about being a good leader and showing that you are a good leader. Having presence means gravitas, authority, listening skills, demonstrating behaviours and values of your organisation.
The challenge of seeking feedback as a leader
Many leaders that I coach tell me that sometimes they don’t feel they’re really being praised for what they do. It’s a situation where you know you’re doing an all-right job because no one’s told you off, or you have not failed yet. But there’s a little bit of doubt about whether you’re able, whether you are capable, whether you are excellent.
10 profound insights about women in leadership that could change the way you do business
More women in top management leads to higher profits. Firms with 30% women senior leaders can project a15% boost in profitability when compared with male-run organisations.
Three steps to visible & confident leadership
If you’ve been occupied fighting fires and planning out a million different scenarios for most of the year so far, it might be time to revisit your visibility, as a leader.