The Business of Coaching
Doing my first live podcast was quite possibly more daunting and more vulnerable than my days as a downhill ski racer!!! Here I share my journey into coaching and beyond – what got me started, what keeps me going and why I love what I do. Listen on Apple here Listen on Spotify here
When Gratitude Turns Into Obligation
Recently appointed C-suite leader with a non-visible disability: “I know I should be grateful for this promotion. I can’t let on that I’m struggling with the transition.” Mid-career leader with a spinal lesion: “I can’t ask for adjustments. I’m just grateful to have been given this opportunity. I can’t afford to be seen as ungrateful.” […]
CEO Sabbatical
What if the best thing your CEO could do… is step away for three months? We talk a lot about burnout in the social sector, and rightly so, it’s a real thing. Encouragingly, I’m hearing more leaders embrace the idea of “white space” – intentionally blocking out diary time for reflection, blue sky thinking, planning […]
Leadership Tension in the Care Sector
Is it becoming harder to attract and retain Executives and Non-Executive Board Directors in the care sector? As we (rightly) strengthen regulatory and governance frameworks to ensure safety and quality of care, we also need leaders who are agile, adaptable, forward-thinking and deeply committed to helping people not just stay safe, but truly thrive. In […]
Breaking Up With Toxicity
Earlier this week, I was fortunate to spend some time working on our beautiful Fleurieu Peninsula. Wading barefoot in the surf, pants rolled up, is one of my all-time favourite things to do. On this particular day, I was struck by the clear and pristine beauty of Middleton Beach, while just across the peninsula, much […]
Navigating the Fine Line Between Psychosocial Risk and Reasonable Management Action
Now that Managers are starting to really think about how to prevent psychosocial injury and harm, I’m noticing a lot of my coaching conversations are focused on supporting the manager to tread the fine line between behaviours that might be classified as ‘reasonable management action’ and those that are genuinely unsafe. An effective leader Understands […]
Safe Change – Reducing the Risk of Psychosocial Harm Associated with Organisational Change
Following my last blog: The Crucial Role of Managers in Addressing Psychosocial Risk – And How Coaching Can Help, I’ve had lots of questions about psychosocial risk and managing change, so thought I’d share some of my thoughts here. Change projects are essentially about people. A successful change depends on getting people on board. But […]
The Crucial Role of Managers in Addressing Psychosocial Risk – And How Coaching Can Help
In today’s workplaces, psychosocial risks—those that impact mental and emotional wellbeing—are being increasingly recognised as serious hazards. These include everything from burnout, stress, and anxiety to more severe psychological injury. While managing these risks is a shared responsibility, managers and leaders are uniquely positioned to create meaningful change. With the right support they can become […]
Developing Your Company’s Subject Matter Experts
In my work with organsiations over many years I’ve been struck by the numbers of professionals who enjoy deploying their specialist skill set, and who want to grow in their impact, influence and value, but don’t wish to follow a generalist career path into people leadership roles – subject matter experts such as lawyers, auditors, […]
Nail That Job Interview
The two things I hear most often when working with clients on career development coaching are: I’ve never been good at job interviews. and I’m hopeless at selling myself. My first response is usually ‘Guess what, you’re not alone!’ Unless you’re a narcissist, no-one feels they’re good at selling themselves, and guaranteed, the last person […]