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More Experts, Less Expertise: Navigating Leadership Development and Executive Coaching

11/12/2024

Everyone’s an expert these days. Or at least, that’s how it might feel when you scroll through the countless profiles of executive coaches on LinkedIn, sparkling with certifications, with feeds overflowing with leadership quotes and bios promising to transform you

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How to Build a High-Performing Team (Without Using Magic or Mind Control)

05/12/2024

What Actually Makes a High-Performing Team? (Spoiler: It’s Not Pizza Fridays) High performance isn’t about working longer hours, having the most meetings, or even about having the most talented individuals. True high performance is when a team achieves meaningful results

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5 Ways to Manage Stress in the Workplace

14/11/2024

Look, if you’re expecting another article about breathing exercises and desk yoga, you can exhale now. We’re going to talk about workplace stress the way it actually exists – because in the real world, you may need more than “take

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Best Books on Leadership and Management: My Must-Read Recommendations

22/10/2024

Continuous learning is not just a luxury—it’s a necessity. As leaders and managers, we face new challenges daily, and the right knowledge can be our most powerful tool. This is where carefully chosen books on leadership and management come into

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What Are Psychometric Assessments?

08/10/2024

Let’s cut to the chase: If you’re not using psychometric assessments in your business, you’re basically trying to build IKEA furniture blindfolded. Sure, you might eventually get it right, but at what cost? And how long could that take? Psychometric

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Why Do Managers Avoid Difficult Conversations At Work?

18/09/2024

Difficult conversations at work can be uncomfortable, awkward and bitter, for both the manager and the employee. However, they are a necessity in the workplace and are bound to happen. These conversations might be difficult, but they must take place

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The Importance of Office Setup for 1:1 Meetings (And Why You Should Care)

05/09/2024

Have you walked into a room and, for no discernible reason, suddenly began wishing that the floor would swallow you whole? Even though you know, logically, that the conversation you’re about to have won’t really be that bad? It might

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Overcoming the Challenges Of Situational Leadership

29/08/2024

Situational leadership style is a dynamic and adaptive approach that can significantly enhance a leader's effectiveness. However, like all leadership styles, situational leadership comes with its own challenges to contend with! In this blog post, we will explore common challenges