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The Value of Supervision in Coaching & Leadership

Coaching supervision strengthens coaches — but the principles behind it can strengthen leaders too. This post explores how supervision’s “safe space” for reflection, feedback, and growth can be applied to leadership practice. By borrowing from supervision models, leaders can improve their own self-awareness, decision-making, and relationships with their teams.

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From KPIs to Meaningful Impact

KPIs are essential, but too often they become tick-box measures that drive the wrong behaviours. In this blog, we’ll explore how leaders can shift from measuring outputs to capturing outcomes that truly matter — from customer experience to staff wellbeing. Done well, KPIs can tell a story of purpose and impact, not just numbers on a dashboard.

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Inclusive Leadership: Lessons from SEND

What can leaders in business learn from supporting children with special educational needs and disabilities (SEND)? More than you might think. From listening deeply and adapting systems, to celebrating progress and co-producing solutions, inclusive leadership creates environments where everyone can thrive. These lessons from SEND can help leaders in any sector build stronger, more resilient teams.

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Building Resilience in Teams

Resilience is the ability to adapt, recover, and thrive in the face of change. It’s not just a personal trait — it’s something leaders can actively cultivate within their teams. This blog explores why resilience matters, how to spot when it’s low, and practical ways to strengthen it, from celebrating small wins to modelling adaptability yourself. Resilient teams don’t just survive change — they grow through it.

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Coaching Skills Every Manager Should Use

Not every manager needs to be a qualified coach, but every manager can use coaching skills to bring out the best in their team. This blog outlines three practical skills — active listening, asking open questions, and giving feedback effectively — that you can use immediately to boost team engagement and performance. Coaching is not a technique for the few; it’s a mindset every manager can learn.

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The Power of Reflective Leadership

Leaders are often so focused on doing that they forget the power of pausing. Reflection is not wasted time — it’s an essential practice for making better decisions, reducing stress, and building stronger teams. In this post, we’ll explore simple tools leaders can use — from journaling prompts to coaching questions — to embed reflection into their weekly routine and unlock clarity.

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Clean language

Clean Language is a simple set of questions developed by counselling psychologist David Grove

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Your authentic self…

Embracing Authenticity: Discovering Your True Self

In a world often shaped by external expectations and societal norms, the concept of authenticity stands out as a beacon of self-discovery and fulfillment. But what does it mean to be truly authentic? Let’s delve into the essence of authenticity and explore how it impacts our lives

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Monitoring and reporting

As an executive coach, I’ve witnessed first hand the impact of effective monitoring and reporting. Let’s explore why these practices are essential:

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Coaching and performance

Boosting Business Performance Through Coaching

Running a business is like navigating a complex maze. The right guidance can make all the difference. Enter coaching—a powerful tool that significantly impacts performance. Here’s how:

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