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Scenario Planning or Strategic Planning: Which One, and When?
Scenario Planning or Strategic Planning: Which One, and When? Someone once said we can be certain of two things: death and taxes.…
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“Well, I would have expected…”
I’ve noticed this phrase pops up in coaching, consultancy conversations and in investigation interviews. So I’m curious. ‘I would expect that’, in linguistic…
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Beyond Problem-Solving: Why Ontological Coaching Invites a Deeper Kind of Learning
Much of what is in popular discourse as coaching - in organisations, leadership programmes, or performance conversations - is grounded in models…
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‘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…
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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…
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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……
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“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…
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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…
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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…
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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…
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