Leadership
Do I Require a Business Coach? 8 Ways to Make the Decision
How’s business? Is there room for improvement? The answer to that question is always yes, so it’s a good sign you would benefit from working with a business coach. However, some specific tell-tale signs reveal a need for help. As a business owner or executive, you may find yourself asking the same question many have…
Read MoreWhat Is a Business Coach and Why You Need Help To Succeed.
What is a business coach? If you’re running a business, you know the importance of having someone to talk to about your ideas and concerns. Unfortunately, it can be difficult to find someone who is both experienced and independent. That’s where a business coach comes in: they are highly knowledgeable professionals with extensive experience managing…
Read MoreThe 6 Steps of the Executive Coaching Process Every Leader Should Know
What does the executive coaching process involve? While executive coaching follows a similar process, there is no single defined model of coaching which works for everyone. Humans are all built differently, so there’s no one-size-fits-all here. It’s important to understand that upfront. Let me describe the general approach any executive coaching process will take. First…
Read MoreExecutive coaching vs. regular coaching: which is right for you?
Executive coaching vs. regular coaching: which is right for you? When it comes to coaching, there are many options to choose from. One question that often comes up is whether executive coaching or regular coaching is the right fit. So, how do you choose between the two? First, it’s important to understand the key differences…
Read MoreHow the phenomenon of psychological safety fosters creativity in leadership
How psychological safety fosters creativity in the workplace. Let me tell you a story about an old client of mine. A story that shows how psychological safety fosters creativity and innovation in the workplace. My client came to me feeling very dissatisfied with his current job. He was an engineer who designed after-sales modifications for…
Read MoreWhat does an executive coach do? The career benefits might surprise you.
What does an executive coach do? The career and personal growth benefits might surprise you. Have you ever considered hiring an executive coach to help advance your career? If not, you might be surprised by the many benefits that coaching can provide. So, what exactly does an executive coach do? Essentially, they work with professionals…
Read MoreNeed for Contentment: how it impacts our top leadership executives?
The Need for Contentment and How This Manifests in Executives (Part 5 in the Human Needs Series) Over the first four blog posts in this series, we have discussed a number of the different needs that humans need to fulfil in order to live a satisfied and fulfilled life. These are significance, control, belonging, and…
Read MoreHuman Need for Significance: how can it manifest itself in executives?
The Need for Significance and How This Manifests in Executives (Part 4 in the Human Needs Series) So far in this series, we’ve looked at the four needs that humans need to fulfil: the need for significance, control, belonging, and contentment. We’ve also looked at two of these in more detail – control and belonging.…
Read MoreWhat powerful impact can the human need for belonging have in leadership?
The Need for Belonging and How This Manifests in Executives (Part 3 in the Human Needs Series) In the first two blog posts of this series, you will recall that we talked about the four needs that humans need to fulfil in order to achieve inner peace and psychological calm. These are significance, control, belonging…
Read MoreNeed for Control: how can this human need manifest in leadership?
The Need For Control and How This Manifests in Executives (Part 2 in the Human Needs Series) In the first blog post of this series, which you can view here, you will recall that we talked about a personality psychology and trait and behavioural theory models that suggests four needs that humans need to meet.…
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