If you have ever considered becoming a coach, this book is for you
One of our very own ex-colleagues, Lauren Weinstein has just published a book on what to consider if you want…
My coaching and supervision manifesto updated
Subsequent to my coaching supervision course, I have reflected on the beliefs that inform my own coaching practice, and therefore my supervision, and…
Reflections on my learning as a coaching supervisor
I just finished the last module of my coaching supervision course. What an inspiration. Not only have I learned how…
If at first you don’t succeed…
I wish I had a pound for every time I have heard this story…I’ve just posted a blog, and someone sends…
Three steps to nipping negativity in the bud
So you've overcome your own discomfort about giving feedback...but then you are faced with someone who takes everything as a…
Get rid of your apprehension about difficult conversations once and for all
There is something really fundamental that we need to grasp if we are to change our behaviors around giving feedback. …
Taking the Leap
Today’s post comes from Penny Gundry (who also wrote A different kind of resilience). As you read this, don’t automatically…
Engaging People. Driving Value. Not Quite a Social Experiment.
Today, we are honoured to have a guest blog from one of our company's UK People Oscar Winners, Abidemi Ogunbowale-Thomas. Abidemi writes….Even within the…
A different kind of resilience
This blog post comes from a coaching friend of mine, Penny Gundry. She specialises in resilience, and in conversation the…
Nobody is perfect – not even you
Note to supervisors: if you are expecting your people to be perfect, look in the mirror! Are you perfect? No. …
Holding supervisors accountable for developing people
Following on from Kings and Kingmakers, and Supervisor and Supervisor-Makers, let's see what the research says... Bersin research shows that organizations in which senior…
Supervisor and Supervisor-Makers
Today’s post relates directly to that sentiment from Kings and Kingmakers, that every leader (at every level) should be developing leaders…
Kings and Kingmakers
I came across a company the other day, which offers a program called Kings and Kingmakers. It struck me as…
What I learned from the International Coaching Conference: Working with trauma
I'm afraid I didn't catch the name of the woman who talked to us about coaching and trauma - she…
What I learned from the International Coaching Supervision Conference: Me and My Shadow
Karyn Prentice's session on working with our shadow - and our supervisee's shadow - was fun and enlightening at the same…
What I learned from the International Coaching Supervision conference: Group supervision and organizational learning
Here are my reflections on what I learned from Michelle Lucas and Sue Roberts about group supervision and organizational learning…
