The Workplace Coach
CONCIERGE HR | HR CONSULTING | EXECUTIVE COACHING | WORKPLACE INVESTIGATIONS | LEADERSHIP
- ARE YOU A MANAGER OR A LEADER?
- HOW TO MANAGE EMPLOYEES BEHAVING BADLY
- “PEOPLE DON’T LEAVE JOBS…”
- THE OPPOSITE OF LEADERSHIP
- WHAT IS IT LIKE WORKING FOR YOU?
- WHY YOU NEED A CHIEF PEOPLE OFFICER…
- CAN YOU PLEASE JUST TELL ME WHAT I’M DOING RIGHT?
- MAKE BETTER DECISIONS
- HOW TO BUILD PSYCHOLOGICALLY SAFE TEAMS
- THE ONE MISSING INGREDIENT IN YOUR TEAM
- IT’S A TEAM MEETING NOT A CHRISTMAS DINNER
- WHAT DOES IT MEAN TO BE A ‘HOT COALS’ LEADER?
- INVESTING IN YOUR PEOPLE
- HOW WILL OUR KIDS SURVIVE THE WORKPLACE?
- IT’S OKAY TO BE THE BOSS… BUT BE HUMAN FIRST
- 5 TIPS FOR NEW MANAGERS
- MASTERING THE DARK ARTS OF PERFORMANCE MANAGEMENT
- “I’M OFFENDED”… CANCEL CULTURE IN THE WORKPLACE
- SUPERSTAR… OR SUPER PROBLEM?
- THE INFINITE GAME (or THE CARROT CAKE SCENARIO)
- RECOGNISE YOUR MVPs BY INVESTING IN A COACH FOR THEM
- WHEN YOU JUST HAVE TO HAVE YOUR SAY…
- THE MECHANICS AND DYNAMICS OF LEADING TEAMS
- HOW IS YOUR TEAM MOJO?
- IF YOU ARE GOING TO ASK THE QUESTION…
- 7 ATTRIBUTES OF GREAT BOSSES
- MY NEW BOSS IS BULLYING ME…
- THE WORST MANAGER IN THE COMPANY…
- WHO DOESN’T NEED A COACH?
- BECOME MORE PRODUCTIVE BY DOING LESS…
- HOW LONG IS TOO LONG IN THE ONE JOB?
- HOW DO YOU MAKE YOUR COFFEE?
- THE ART OF THE ‘DIFFICULT CONVERSATION’
- WHAT GOT YOU HERE…
- ARE YOU TAKING HOSTAGES?
- DO WE NEED TO MEET OR IS AN EMAIL OK?
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THE LEADERSHIP GAP: Why Technical Stars Struggle as People Leaders—and How to Fix It
I have lost count of the number of times I’ve had this conversation with senior leaders. It’s not that their managers don’t know what they are doing technically, it’s just that they have never been taught how to lead people. They might be experts in their field but they are no longer being paid to… Read more
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LEADERSHIP IN THE AGE OF UNCERTAINTY: Why your ability to go with the flow is the thing that will save you
Discover why adaptability and resilience are critical leadership skills in uncertain times. Learn five practical strategies for senior leaders to thrive when the way forward is unclear. Read more
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BREAKING DOWN THE SILOS: A coaching approach to Executive Level Collaboration
At the executive level, collaboration isn’t just a nice-to-have—it’s the lifeblood of organisational success. Yet, even in high-performing organisations, interdepartmental friction can creep in. Silos form. Departments start acting out of self-interest, hoarding resources, withholding information and sometimes engaging in aggressive tactics like undermining or white-anting. These behaviours erode trust, slow decision-making and ultimately compromise… Read more
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THE COURAGEOUS COACH: Why Workplace Coaching Isn’t Always Comfortable—And Why That’s a Good Thing
In senior leadership, comfort can be a trap. The higher you climb, the fewer people are willing to challenge your thinking, question your assumptions, or hold up a mirror to your blind spots. “One of the most important things about leadership is that you have to have the kind of humility that will allow you… Read more
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WHEN A TRUSTED TEAM MEMBER TURNS DIFFICULT: Leading Through Personality Clashes with Clarity and Care
As senior leaders, we invest heavily in our people. We build trust, offer autonomy, and rely on our team members to deliver with integrity. So when a previously dependable employee starts pushing back, becoming argumentative or oppositional, it can feel like a personal betrayal. This isn’t just a performance issue. It’s a relational one. And… Read more
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LET GO TO LEAD: Why Autonomy is the Key to Performance
There’s a moment in every leader’s journey when they realise that control doesn’t scale. You can’t be across every detail, every decision, every deliverable. Nor should you be. Read more
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