Coaching versus mentoring
What is the difference between coaching and mentoring? This question comes up every so often when speaking with a prospective client or in conversation with colleagues. A couple of weeks ago, I [...]
Don’t just do something, sit there
It’s Mental Health Awareness Week here in New Zealand and this year the theme of the week is ‘Nature is key’. For me, this a timely reminder to get out and about, find places [...]
Networking versus not working
Last week, I attended an informal breakfast here in Auckland with a range of folk who work in training, coaching, change leadership and social enterprise. After introductions by my good friend [...]
Are you and your team motivated?
Since I last posted, I have been working with a group of managers and team leaders who are going through change. One of the challenges they face is working out people’s motivations and [...]
Everyday leadership
Yesterday, I mentioned how important it is to take time to celebrate success, both big and small. In this lovely story, Drew Dudley calls us to celebrate leadership as an everyday act of [...]
Take time to celebrate!
One of the joys of coaching is seeing others celebrate their accomplishments. Just this week, a client started a session by showing me her shiny new manicure. Last week, she decided this would be [...]
How to prepare for a meeting in 60 seconds!
This week started with a client meeting to plan the rollout of some training over the next month or so. Arriving early, I reviewed my notes and then took the opportunity to catch up on a few [...]
Self care for the self-employed
Working from a home office can take some getting used to for all concerned. Time served in a corporate office does little to prepare you for the experience. Being around the house all day can [...]
Real people are our infrastructure
‘“We’re old school…no robots. No telephone trees. Instead, real people are our infrastructure.” The key to the company’s success is a dedicated, engaged support team.’ It is so [...]
