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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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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RESOLVING WORKPLACE ISSUES: Why starting the conversation matters
As leaders, how we respond to workplace issues, especially those involving people, can shape the culture of our teams more than the issues themselves. While formal processes have their place, the best leaders know that resolution often begins with a conversation. Read more
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WHEN “AWKWARD” CROSSES A LINE: Coaching a Senior Leader Towards Respectful Conduct
“Some colleagues have shared that certain interactions with you have caused them to feel uncomfortable. In your role, it’s essential to recognise that your leadership is measured not only by intention, but also by the impact your behaviour has on others.” Read more
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QUIET CRACKING: The new hidden threat – A Guide for Senior Leaders
Quiet cracking is a wake-up call. It’s telling us that something deeper is broken. Not in our people, but in our systems, cultures and leadership practices. Senior managers have a choice. We can ignore it and hope for the best. Or we can lean in, listen deeply and lead differently. Read more
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WHY “BECAUSE I SAID SO” IS FAILING YOUR LEADERSHIP —and When It Might Be the Right Call
As a senior leader have you ever felt like this? The pressure is on, time is short, and the temptation to shut down debate with a firm “because I said so” feels justified. It’s fast. It’s decisive. It’s clear. But it’s also a leadership shortcut that costs more than it saves. Read more
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