Several of the systemic team coaches I supervise and work with in America, said that one of the most powerful parts of the training they had done with me was the memorable one-liners that I ‘peppered’ throughout the training. They suggested I brought these together in a collection. I hope you enjoy them and find them helpful.
Read MoreMany organisations invest in coaching training for managers then feel disappointed when enthusiasm peters out and busyness gets in the way of managers investing time in developing others.
A one-off training provides a ‘sheep dip’ approach to changing leadership behaviours so what can you do as a manager to support your people to coach others? Here are 4 keys to ensure your training investment pays off and that coaching becomes part of the ‘way we do things around here’.
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 MoreWhen asked, most Chief Executives won’t hesitate to tell you that their employees are their organisation’s most important asset. And it’s great when those sentiments translate into authentic actions, especially in the most testing times. Like when costs need to be cut, and significant redundancy programmes implemented.
Read MorePeer group coaching addresses some of the challenges organisations face in providing coaching to all those need it including the availability of skilled and qualified coaches who know the business plus the resources it takes - both time and money - to ensure coaching is available to all.
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!
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