Archive for April 2023
Hope in Leadership: 5 Strategies Inspirational Leaders Use
5 strategies to inspire hope in leadership When I ask people if hope in leadership matters, usually they say something like, “I guess so” or “Possibly.” The answers are wishy washy, yet hope matters, especially when the going gets tough. We all hope for something but in daily life, our hopes are general. We hope…
Read MoreWhy Do Companies Hire Executive Coaches? Discover the ROI and Benefits of Executive Coaching
Why do companies hire executive coaches? Recently I was asked why companies hire me as an executive coach. Surely people at such senior levels had already completed leadership training and had all the skills they need for their roles? It was a good question and today I’d like to share my thoughts and experience regarding…
Read MoreBreaking the Grip of Influence: 4 Strategies to Make Decisions as a Strong Leader
Hold your own power: stop letting others influence your decisions. American actor, James Hong, is quoted as saying “Live how you want to live, not being influenced by others around you.” He could just have accurately said, “Lead how you want to lead…” One of your key responsibilities as leader is to make decisions. Some…
Read MoreCEOs Reap the Benefits of Executive Coaching in a Post-COVID World
Why Future-oriented CEOs are Seeking Coaching and Why You Should, too. Over the past couple of years, CEOs have been facing challenges that are complex and difficult to navigate. Whether it’s supply chain shortages, lack of reliable or trained staff, or a crippling fear of an upcoming recession, these problems are making huge waves in…
Read MoreThe importance of identifying priorities: How to live a life with purpose
3 fundamental steps to living life in tune with your priorities. ‘You pass this way but once. There’s no such thing as normal. There’s you and there’s the rest. There’s now and there’s forever. Do as you damn well please or you could end up being a pot-bellied, hairless boring fart.’ Billy Connolly said that…
Read MoreTake Your Performance to the Next Level: A Guide for the Ambitious
Are you satisfied with your performance? As we move further into the year, it’s a good time to reflect on your performance so far. While we’re a few months into the year already, it’s never too late to assess how you’ve been doing and use that information to make improvements going forward. It’s important to…
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