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We are witnessing the beginning of one of the most significant shifts in governance in history – the shift from shareholder to stakeholder primacy. However, little attention has been given to how directors themselves, as individuals, are having to prepare and adapt to these changes.
Read MoreThe summer break provides an opportunity to review and reflect on next steps at work.
I know that executives often feel frustrated with old ways of thinking in their organisations and some are using the holidays to quietly plot an escape. Some people make a successful leap to something new but plans can fall drastically short of expectations.
Read MoreAppointing more women into senior leadership roles is essential. But it is NOT enough. Women want to go further and change the very nature of senior leadership itself.
Read MoreNZCMC director Loretta Brown is quoted in this Stuff article by Rob Stock.
Executives may appear to be effortless leaders, born to the task. But many have honed their leadership abilities through investing in "leadership development" training. And the reasons they do it may surprise you.
Loretta Brown, an executive coach from the New Zealand Coaching and Mentoring Centre takes executives through 6-18 month "journeys" involving periodic one-on-one sessions.
Read More“I feel like such brat. I have everything I need. And I am so much better off than so many people. Who am I to be discontented? But I am just so restless. I want to settle, but I can’t let go of the idea that there is something else.”
Anyone who finds themselves in the grip of the “What next?” dilemma understands that it is never as simple as “What is my next job?”. There are no quick and ready answers. A genuine “What next?” process is a passage from one chapter in life to another and will involve reviewing of every facet of current reality; how we see ourselves, our past, present and future. It brings everything into the spotlight!
Read More“I wish I could buy some more confidence!” my friend said when she was contemplating starting her own business. She felt terrified and not very sure of her ability and chances of success.
I didn’t say anything then, but it reminded me of feelings that arise every time I want to do anything new outside my comfort zone. As a coach, I should know better. But it took reading The Confidence Gap by Dr Russ Harris to remember that it is not lack of confidence that is delaying new action - it is the discomfort of change.
Read MoreNZCMC director Loretta Brown is the first Australasian Coach to receive a Master Coach Accreditation from the foremost coaching organisation The European Coaching and Mentoring Council.
The award was granted after a rigorous application process and awarded in recognition of advanced leadership coaching expertise and commitment to developing the coaching profession in Australasia. Loretta is now involved with supporting other coaches in New Zealand, Australia and Singapore with their accreditation with EMCC.
