Instead of being hard on yourself and being critical of your mistakes or failings, learning self-compassion will allow you to be kind, forgiving and sympathetic towards yourself when you do fall short. So what is self-compassion? There is no such thing as ‘perfect’ (we are all fabulously flawed human beings) and self-compassion is about acknowledging that and allowing ourselves to…
Using positive development approaches and drawing on a wealth of industry experience, good leadership coaching in the UK commits to helping leaders unlock their full potential. Senior executive coaching Authentic, supportive and positive leadership coaching inspires senior leaders to become outstanding role models in the workplace. It’s about embodying the culture you wish to create. Furthermore, employees observe how managers…
What is the connection between leadership and self-management? Let’s explore it. When we think about leaders, most of them have similar characteristics. They are confident, charismatic, and compelling. They have the ability to inspire people to work harder and put in more effort, but at the same time, they are approachable and friendly. We value specific traits in leaders, and…
Social awareness in leadership is vital. Let’s talk about how it can help you to thrive. If you ask a dozen people what they would consider to be the most important traits for leadership, you’d hear a lot of the same answers. A good leader should be calm, professional, empathic – the textbook example of a stalwart figure leading their…
What is the role of relationship management in leadership? Let’s take a look at what you need to know. If you are working in a leadership role, then relationship management can be an important part of your responsibilities. How important is relationship management within the world of leadership? As a leader, you have certain responsibilities when it comes to relationship…
How to build empathy in the workplace What is empathy? Empathy is the ability to understand and feel the thoughts, emotions and perspectives of others. Empathy is more than sympathy – with which it’s often confused, sSympathy being a feeling of concern for someone but doesn’t involve having a shared perspective or emotion with them. Put very basically, empathy is…
Are you someone who wants to be out there doing things, making a difference? Do you want to start stepping out of your comfort zone? Is abject fear holding you back? Perhaps you feel like a fraud, like you are about to get found out. This article will explore what imposter syndrome is, what it isn’t, as well as why…
Unhappy at work what to do There is another way. If you’ve been sleepwalking for the past couple of years in your job, if you felt disappointed if you felt disinterested, dissatisfied, unfulfilled. But you don’t know what to do about it. If you read all the self help books you’ve done some courses. You’re none the wiser. If you’re…
Executive coaching london Working with Sue is powerful, demanding, fast, and enjoyable. When I started working with Sue I had recently been appointed member of the board, with a new team of direct reports, and difficult challenges in terms of business. The coaching was particularly efficient at dealing with these challenges and lead to significant improvements in my leadership. Sue…
