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Mutual learning in practice

I am writing this having just wrapped up my first leadership development programme of the year for a major aircraft manufacturer. What clearly dropped out for me this week is the necessary dance between leaders and facilitators where each of us are learning from each other. Time and again, I see that the best leadersContinue reading “Mutual learning in practice”

On mutual learning

Yay! I just submitted a 20,000 word assignment reflecting on my work through the lenses of adult learning, humanistic psychology and systemic thinking. Most inspiring here is that I have come to fully realise that my ongoing learning is a necessary condition for helping my clients learn and grow, too. As a coach, facilitator andContinue reading “On mutual learning”

What makes a good mentor?

Every year I explore this question with cohorts of Women+ in Geospatial mentors from around the world. In these 2-hour mentor training workshops we cover key concepts and lessons from the world of professional coaching – and immediately put these skills to use in live breakout practices, followed by shared reflection and discussion. Typically, ‘mentoring’Continue reading “What makes a good mentor?”

Back to school

I’m excited to embark on a postgraduate certification for coaching supervisors 🌻🌳 🕺🏻💃🏻 More than just coaching the coach, supervision is a practice informed by systemic thinking and is common in all helping professions. It supports continuous professional development, ethical practice, and much more. Supervision is also a professional requirement for accredited coaches. Beyond myContinue reading “Back to school”

Maturing as a human coach: beyond models and AI

I recently ran a CPD seminar on coaching models, AI and maturing as a human coach. If this tickles your interest, here are my slides 😊 Of course, the slides alone aren’t as rich as the full presentation, let alone the breakouts and group discussions. The slides are a collection of deliberately half-baked ideas, heldContinue reading “Maturing as a human coach: beyond models and AI”

Connecting and learning

I recently had an inspirational day with fellow executive coaches at Panasonic Europe – I’m excited to be part of this community, supporting the company’s leaders and talent pool. As a freelancer it can be daunting to work with large corporations but Panasonic couldn’t have been more welcoming and supportive. They are my kind ofContinue reading “Connecting and learning”

3 coaching spaces available from mid-September

Back from summer holidays ☀️ ready for new ideas? Feel like upgrading the way you work? From mid-September I have capacity to take on 3 new people in my 1:1 coaching practice. I work with leaders and managers primarily in technology related sectors. Online, confidential, pay as you go, no minimum number of sessions required.Continue reading “3 coaching spaces available from mid-September”

Outstanding leaders ignored due to their gender or background

Case no. 97865737248 — spotted at Lyme Regis, Dorset.

Summer

Off to Scotland to deliver another week of person-centred leadership development, then downing tools for August. Have a great summer!

Why do we travel?

l look forward to downing tools for the summer holidays and taking off somewhere. But where? Doing what? And… why? It seems like an odd question (and first-world problem). Due to various constraints my wife and I haven’t been able to plan any travel yet for this summer. We have some options and ideas butContinue reading “Why do we travel?”