I have coached people who can hold a boardroom without any visible effort. They read the energy in the space, adjust their pace, and land
Many offsites fail before the day even begins. Not because the facilitator on the day is weak, and not because the team is not willing
Before every offsite I run, I speak to each member of the leadership team individually. I ask them the same simple question: what often do
The board meeting gets moved up. A colleague is off sick, and you are covering their update. An investor asks for ten minutes on a
Most professionals now spend a significant portion of their working week on camera. Pitching to clients on Teams, presenting updates to a leadership group on
Leadership teams often decide they need an offsite before they have a clear picture of what the day itself will involve. There is a sense
Some of the most capable leaders we work with dread presenting. They run large teams, make significant decisions daily, and handle pressure in almost every
Leadership teams are busy. An offsite can feel like a significant ask, a full day or more away from the business, with a cost attached.
When an organisation is going through significant change, a restructure, a strategic shift, rapid growth, or a merger, the leadership team faces immediate and sustained
Welcome to our latest edition of ‘Leadership Insights: 3 Questions with…’, our regular interview series where we ask leaders the same three questions and uncover
People who are considering presentation skills coaching often have the same question: What will we actually do in the session? It is a reasonable thing
Both 1-2-1 coaching and group training have an important role in leadership development. The question is not which is better in general, but which is
Leadership development is one of the investments that organisations find hardest to justify formally. The benefits are real and widely recognised, but they are not
Time away from the business is valuable. For many leadership teams, an offsite is one of the few opportunities to step back, think clearly, and
Executive presence is something many leaders are told they need to develop, but few are given a clear explanation of what it actually means. Without
Most feedback conversations are well-intentioned. They are also, more often than not, ineffective. The leader has identified a real issue. The message is delivered clearly
Difficult conversations are a regular part of leadership. Addressing underperformance, navigating disagreement between colleagues, giving feedback that will be hard to hear, and raising a
Ask most leaders to name the skills that define effective presentation, and they will give you a familiar list. Clarity. Confidence. Strong slides. The ability
Understanding why people resist change is one thing. Knowing what to do in the moments when resistance is happening in front of you is another.
Selecting a leadership development programme is rarely straightforward. There are many options available, each offering different models, content, and delivery approaches. On the surface, several
Organisations often invest in coaching to strengthen leadership capability, improve decision-making, and support change. The question is rarely whether coaching is valuable, but what type
In our 3 Questions With… series, we ask leaders the same three questions to uncover the thinking, experiences and philosophies that shape how they lead.
Resistance is often discussed in the context of organisational change. Leaders are expected to manage it within their teams, address concerns, and maintain momentum. In
When organisations go through change, communication is often seen as the primary solution to resistance. Leaders are encouraged to share more information, provide regular updates,
