The forgotten skill set of good leaders – Coaching

The forgotten skill set of good leaders – Coaching

If I were to ask you what the number one leadership skill is to achieve success, what would your answer be? According to a study which asked 332,860 bosses, peers, and subordinates what skills have the greatest impact on a leader’s success, their top answer was to inspire and motivate others – in other words to coach effectively. According to a 2010 Executive Coaching Survey […]

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The power of coaching for leaders

The power of coaching for leaders

We were recently featured on Business Woman Media, you can see the full article here. When you’re in a leadership position, you’re in charge of helping people grow and thrive within their professional roles. But who in an organisation helps leaders grow and thrive? Leaders are often left to their own devices with limited, if any, guidance and support. Being a leader can sometimes be […]

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The power of coaching for your team

The power of coaching for your team

When you’re in a leadership position, you’re in charge of helping people grow and thrive within your organisation. Leaders who have undergone and experienced great coaching are able to transfer important skills to their own teams and other individuals within their organisation by developing a coaching mindset. By coaching your team you can improve their performance, build their skills and drive engagement. Skills like communication […]

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3 coaching skills you need to be a great manager

3 coaching skills you need to be a great manager

What sets a great manager apart from an average manager? In addition to their technical ability it is that they have a heightened awareness of the need to put the success of their team first. They understand that in order to achieve the best results for their company, they must facilitate the development of each employee that they lead. With this in mind, they also […]

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The 5 Building Blocks of Successful Leadership

The 5 Building Blocks of Successful Leadership

What makes a great leader? The ability to understand and appreciate staff. Positivity and insight. Great communication and motivational skills. Love of learning. Unless these attributes are in balance, however, employees will not follow. Too much of any classic leadership trait can overturn the ship. And trying too hard is a real no-no. Truly authentic leaders make it seem effortless. They know when to assert […]

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Leading Leaders: How to Uncover Drive and Foster Potential

Leading Leaders: How to Uncover Drive and Foster Potential

Effective leaders are those who can give their company a little something more than an abundance of skills and experience. Skills can be learned and experience and qualifications gained, but there is no substitute for the enthusiasm, motivation and passion great leaders possess. These people can mean the difference between an average team and a high performing team – they are the leaders every company […]

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