Insights
People are my library, my writing inspired by what I learn: ideas, inspiration, wisdom, and sometimes some eclectic whimsy for good measure, all centred around #OpenLeadership. At the heart of all of this is that I write to share learnings and to discover my thoughts. Over the years i have written (mostly) daily, over 2000 posts and 1,000,000 words (that last part blows my mind, tbh!). Enjoy browsing.
When people believe in you
In 2010 I began my coaching journey, shifting from being a business leader to someone who supported other leaders. The early years were intensely focussed on personal development and learning, with one key moment being when, in 2011, and with the masterful aid of my...
When people believe in you
My thanks also go out to Suki and all the others who saw my potential and believed in me, holding that belief until I was…
Do you still make your people commute to the office in a heatwave?
So, if you are a business leader and temperatures are unusually high, are you still going to make your people commute to work every day…
Where do you sit on the spectrum of idealism and pragmatism?
On the spectrum, I could be 100% idealist and only work with companies of the utmost purity, but I am somewhat pragmatic.
Make it easy for people to choose (or not choose) you
Often we love to say that we can offer lots of different things, but if you do that you make it very difficult for clients…
How do you give people recognition?
I like to think of myself as being someone who can make a difference in even the smallest moments by giving people recognition.
Be interested in people then connect the dots
Be interested in people before focussing on doing business with them. Then connect the dots and see where that leads.
Mentoring can Speed you along your Path
Sometimes coaching someone is the way ahead, and sometimes they can gain real value from something as simple as mentoring tips.
Working with predictable ups and downs
A reminder that when we have predictable ups and downs we can work with them. In fact, we must work with them else we will…
Context, context, context
I recently had the first call with a client. Unusually, they were not totally clear on the context for bringing me in as a coach.
Thoughts on my health journey and the power of language
This is not a win-or-lose battle, it is a health journey for me. I have early-stage cancer that was routine to remove as well as…
Walking while talking
Sometimes I have “walk and talk” calls with clients or other business contacts, where we both walk near our homes and talk on the phone…
Take time to celebrate!
I’m going to celebrate over the weekend. It matters less what I do to celebrate than that I am focussed on being in a celebratory…
Positive news – and compartmentalising
A simple thought around compartmentalising. It has been two days since I got this news, yet I am still processing the fact that life can…