Much of what is in popular discourse as coaching – in organisations, leadership programmes, or performance conversations – is grounded in models like GROW and its many variations. These frameworks… Continue reading Beyond Problem-Solving: Why Ontological Coaching Invites a Deeper Kind of Learning
Category: Additional Reading
‘Burnout is the New Baseline.’ Really?
Yet another “genius” subject line arrives, uninvited, in my inbox: ‘Burnout is the new baseline – are you ready to coach it?’ What do I notice? For a moment, I’m riled. Not… Continue reading ‘Burnout is the New Baseline.’ Really?
From Skills to Habits: Making Leadership Stick
Many of us leave leadership programmes inspired, energised, and full of good intentions. But if we’re honest, how often does that inspiration turn into daily practice?That’s the question that sits… Continue reading From Skills to Habits: Making Leadership Stick
The Subtle Art of Noticing Slippery Requests: A Leader’s Guide to Boundaries and Communication
Have you ever found yourself saying yes to something and then wondering how exactly you got there? You didn’t explicitly agree, and yet… you’re doing the thing. That’s the power, and danger,… Continue reading The Subtle Art of Noticing Slippery Requests: A Leader’s Guide to Boundaries and Communication
“Why Don’t They Just Do What I Asked?” (And What Did I Miss?)
You’ve built a great team. You value their commitment, trust their capability, and enjoy working together. But there’s a frustrating puzzle you keep coming back to:Why don’t things get done… Continue reading “Why Don’t They Just Do What I Asked?” (And What Did I Miss?)
What Jane Austen Can Teach Us About Mood, Meaning & Leadership
Ever found yourself stuck, brimming with potential yet hesitant, or wondering why a team member just won’t engage? The answer may lie in the mood we’re bringing to our world.Alan… Continue reading What Jane Austen Can Teach Us About Mood, Meaning & Leadership
Leading With Awareness in Uncertain Times
It was late on a Saturday afternoon in Hebden Bridge, post-walk, coffee in hand, quietly unwinding after a long hike to Stoodley Pike. At the next table, a young man… Continue reading Leading With Awareness in Uncertain Times
How Language Shapes Leadership: From Jane Austen to the Boardroom
Ever had one of those moments where you thought you were perfectly clear, only to discover people came away with different ideas of what you meant?If this sounds familiar, you’re… Continue reading How Language Shapes Leadership: From Jane Austen to the Boardroom
When Things Don’t Go to Plan – How Disruptions Shape Our Leadership
Some of my most memorable (and let’s be honest, character-building) moments have happened when life veered wildly off script. 💼 A sudden change in government guidance meant my team of three… Continue reading When Things Don’t Go to Plan – How Disruptions Shape Our Leadership
Leadership Blind Spots: When Our Assumptions Masquerade as Truth
One of the easiest mistakes any of us can make, especially as leaders, is believing we are right. Thinking we see the world objectively, free from bias, pride, and prejudice. The… Continue reading Leadership Blind Spots: When Our Assumptions Masquerade as Truth