This week I wrapped up a leadership coaching program with one of my wonderful executive coaching clients. As we reviewed his program he summarised his experience and what had changed for him in a single word. Proactive. I love this because for me, proactive is a key essence of leadership…

Nice: pleasing; agreeable; delightful amiably pleasant When does being nice in the workplace become unhelpful? I have been seriously pondering this question. In recent weeks I have had three encounters with leaders of organisations who are bemoaning the niceness of their organisational culture. …

This week I have been in New York attending the 20th Annual Stevie Awards for Women in Business. The Stevie® Awards for Women in Business are the world’s premier business awards for female entrepreneurs, executives, employees, and the organisations they run. It is like the Academy Awards for business. I…

Leaders are readers. Do you read to grow your perspective and wisdom? Which of your books is your favourite? What a question. And to be honest, I don’t have a favourite. …

Yesterday, I had the great joy of spending some time with the senior leadership team at Husqvarna Group Australia. This team took time out from their significant roles to focus on their own leadership development. …

One of the areas that I frequently help my CEOs and senior executive clients to focus on, is making sure they are doing the right things and investing their time and energy wisely. This means getting the foundations in place so they can have high impact and add the most…

Are you a leader? I’m not asking if you have a big title. . Are you a leader? I’m asking if you earn your leadership every day. . Are you a leader? Or are you a placeholder on an organisation chart? . Are you a leader? How do you demonstrate…

In this VUCA world, leaders must navigate the complexities of globalisation, technological advancement, social interconnectivity, massively accelerating change and a multi-generational workforce. Coaching is a powerful tool to develop the potential of people, modify behaviours and drive business success. The 2018 HCI ICF Study found that coaching activities (e.g., one-on-one…

High performers spend at least 65% of their work effort and time on the things that have high impact and are not urgent. Did you know that less than 15% of the population are high performing? Do you want to make more of an impact, make more of a difference…