Category: Coaching

  • New Year Thinking

    New Year Thinking

    So, here we are again – the start of a new year. A new decade, no less. It’s time to set your New Year resolutions! That’s what we’re supposed to do, right? Er, no. That’s traditionally what goes on. And traditionally, who actually achieves their New Year resolutions? Not many of us, is my guess.…

  • Six reasons you won’t be needing a coach any time soon

    Six reasons you won’t be needing a coach any time soon

    I’m a mentor and coach for non-profit leaders. And I’m about to list six incredibly good reasons why you might not need to work with one. Am I mad? Well, maybe. I’m thoroughly convinced of the power of coaching and what it can do for purposeful leaders, but…. It isn’t right for everyone, all of…

  • How coaching transformed two leaders lives

    How coaching transformed two leaders lives

    I’ve recently finished coaching two totally delightful third sector leaders. Liz is Head of Policy and Advocacy at Traidcraft. Claire is Head of Brand and Creative at Diabetes UK. Both are sparky, dynamic, thoughtful women who have responded to coaching with real commitment and energy. Both say it has changed their life. I will miss…

  • Leaders Who Brunch

    Leaders Who Brunch

    So, at last, it’s happening. Leaders Who Brunch is opening its doors.  I’ve been dreaming about setting up this group for, literally, years because I know how much it’s needed. And finally, here it is. Leaders Who Brunch is a short, regular, morning meet-up for non-profit leaders just like you – when we’ll get together…

  • Give me space! Why I like my clients to take a duvet day

    Give me space! Why I like my clients to take a duvet day

    Do you ever have ‘off’ days at work? Days when you’re unfocused, your brain is a fog and you’re not on top of things? Days when you wish you could just crawl back under the duvet?  I’m sure you do. We’re not robots! Well, when my third sector coaching clients show up to a one-to-one session…

  • How to speak in public – even if you hate it

    How to speak in public – even if you hate it

    So, you’ve known about your speaking engagement for ages. You accepted it months ago, not quite believing the day would ever come. But the weeks are whizzing by and you’re beginning to have sleepless nights over standing up there in the spotlight. You know you need to get preparing but each time you even think…

  • It’s lonely at the top

    It’s lonely at the top

    Do you ever get to the end of a week at work and feel as if you’ve just sailed single-handedly across a vast ocean? You’ve managed a dozen mini crises. Had a multitude of conversations. Made some easy and some difficult decisions and steered the organisation, as successfully as you know how, through the ebbs…

  • Loneliness at work – what you can do

    Loneliness at work – what you can do

    A while ago I worked for a large UK charity where I shared space with four colleagues in a bright, well-equipped office. There were dozens of others working on my floor. The organisation employed hundreds of people around the country. And yet, I was thoroughly lonely. On paper, the job was perfect, but sharing an office with heads-down introverts where…

  • There’s no such thing as a wrong decision

    There’s no such thing as a wrong decision

    Have you ever felt utterly paralysed by a difficult decision you had to make? You wrote your long list of pros and cons. You did complicated prioritisation grid thingies, listing elements and weightings. And yet, you were none the wiser about what you should actually do. It’s a nightmare, isn’t it? If this is you, then you’re…

  • How knowing your values can change the world

    How knowing your values can change the world

      Yes, I know. You’re feeling kind of ‘meh’ about work, right now. The sun is out and you’re stuck inside getting more and more irritated by your annoying colleagues and frustrated with the same old problems that just keep coming up. And this is supposed to be your dream job, working for a cause you feel…