Scenario Planning or Strategic Planning: Which One, and When? Someone once said we can be certain of two things: death and taxes. Even that feels less stable than it used… Continue reading Scenario Planning or Strategic Planning: Which One, and When?
Category: Additional Reading
“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 terms, is an assertion of an assessment: a… Continue reading “Well, I would have expected…”
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 like GROW and its many variations. These frameworks… Continue reading Beyond Problem-Solving: Why Ontological Coaching Invites a Deeper Kind of Learning
‘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?)
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
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.… Continue reading What Jane Austen Can Teach Us About Mood, Meaning & Leadership
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