Today I’m sharing a seasonal gift from me – a chance to learn from your year and set yourself up for the next one – a reason to pause in the busy time leading up to Christmas and the start of a New Year. I’m sharing 6 reflection questions for you to select from when… Read more »
Tag: learning
How the 7Cs of Humanity can help you lead
Image by Hatice EROL from Pixabay As we approach the end of the year, I find myself reflecting on the year that was and starting to consider what opportunities 2022 may bring. I recently reflected on my coaching practice over the last year as I put together my application for Senior Coaching Practitioner with the… Read more »
Learning from a COVID year for 2021
Image by Gerd Altmann from Pixabay I always get a bit reflective at this time of year; it’s a chance to consider the year past, what’s gone well, what not so well, what you’ve learned and what it might mean for the year to come. This year, having been such an exceptional year through the… Read more »
Finding purpose in times of uncertainty
Do you lead a team? Are you finding it hard to maintain your own levels of motivation let alone those of your team members during this testing time? You are not alone. I’m a coach. I support others when they need to find direction, overcome barriers, gain confidence, inspire through leadership etc. So, I should… Read more »
Lessons in leadership from my Dad
My father has been ill with Parkinson’s for a little while and sadly passed away at the beginning of this month. My world has changed in a way which is hard to describe. I’m taking the opportunity to use this month’s blog to reflect on the lessons I’ve learned from him about leadership, love and… Read more »
Why we all need to care about dementia
Image by Gerd Altmann from Pixabay Having just come to the end of dementia action week, it seems an appropriate time to address some key thoughts around dementia in this month’s blog. Let’s start with some facts In 2015, an estimated 850,000 people were living with dementia in the UK. By 2021, it is estimated… Read more »
How time travel can boost your future motivation
Gerd Altmann Pixabay I’ve just finished enjoying a book by Liane Moriarty entitled ‘What Alice Forgot‘. Without giving the whole plot away, it tells the tale of a woman who wakes up after a bump on the head worrying about her pregnancy only to find out that she is not 29 and pregnant as she… Read more »
Lessons in leadership from my mother
This Sunday, in the UK, it is Mother’s Day; a day when we celebrate our Mums – who they are or who they were. This year, I want to also celebrate how my Mum has influenced who I am as a leader .. in the past as demonstrated, I hope, in my Corporate Career, and… Read more »
A poem for year end reflections
It’s Christmas and New Year time, so take some time to think To look back on the year that’s passed much quicker than a wink On what you can be proud of, of what went really well Where you performed right at your best, as far as you can tell And also think on… Read more »
How to have a nourishing performance conversation
Tis the season .. for annual performance reviews. Are you the kind of person who gets anxious leading up to going in for your own annual performance review? Or perhaps you are a manager who wants to find a better way to make the most of your time with your team member at this… Read more »

