Here’s an insightful post from Tamsen Garrie of en-act.co.uk on the differences between coaching and mentoring and the roles they can both play towards enhancing your business success: None of us have the full tool kit required to start, develop and run a business. The energy, attitude and skills required to get one off the ground are quite different to those required to manage a business that’s already established. Think… read more →
Beverly Landais discusses the concept that there can be a virtuous circle of connection between people and an organisation, where peak performance can be reached and maintained for longer. We all want to be noticed. People crave recognition and appreciation. In a world that is too busy, and cluttered with an assault of sensory experiences, the simple things count. A smile as someone passes you by in the street. A… read more →
Many executive coaches offer telephone coaching to their clients, and it can be very effective. If time and place are an issue it is often very helpful to be able to have a telephone call with your coach. But from a personal point of view, I far prefer working with my clients face-to-face whenever possible. Arguably Skype works for most meetings, but it’s not a great option for me for… read more →
As a leader, one of the major challenges you will face is how to successfully develop the people in your organisation. Your team will need to be challenged, supported, encouraged to be creative and allowed to show initiative and make mistakes. You need them to be accountable for their performance and you will need to give them the opportunity to ‘step up’ and go beyond expectations. Received wisdom is that… read more →