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Coaching ConundrumHelp! How do I build healthy habits when my working day is unpredictable?
When client emergencies, overrunning meetings, and time-zone shifts routinely disrupt your schedule, maintaining healthy habits can feel impossible. We often treat habit-building as an all-or-nothing pursuit: the myth of the pristine 5 a.m. workout, the perfectly prepped meal plan, and…

The Empathy Deficit: Why high-IQ leadership is no longer enough in the hybrid era
For years, organisations rewarded leaders for intelligence. The ability to think strategically, solve problems quickly, master complexity and build expertise. In many workplaces, success came from being the smartest person in the room. And for a long time, that worked….

Why your team’s stress levels start with your nervous system
As a leader, you’ve earned your authority, but your lasting influence depends on something less visible: the state you bring into the room. If you’re driven by results, consider this: your team’s performance ceiling is capped by your stress levels…

From “Coding Hero” to Human Leader: Navigating the industry’s hardest transition
It happens in organisations every single day. Your best developer, the one who can untangle complex algorithms, work late into the night to save a crashing server, and deliver flawless code, is rewarded for their brilliance with a promotion. They…
Coaching ConundrumHelp! My team is so afraid of making mistakes that we’ve stopped innovating
Today, it’s no exaggeration that ceasing to innovate means being left behind. Fear of making mistakes is a common blocker to innovation. This isn’t only a business challenge, it can also take a toll on mental health by contributing to…

The silent saboteur: Why what your employees aren’t saying is costing you
Picture your last team meeting. Everyone nodded along to the new strategy. There was no pushback, no difficult questions, and everyone seemed completely aligned. A harmonious, well-oiled machine, right? Wrong. That seamless agreement might just be the biggest threat to…
Coaching ConundrumHelp! My team is too “nice” to be honest
Having a “nice” team can feel like you’re doing a good job as a leader. There are no shouting matches, the atmosphere is pleasant, and everyone seems to get along. However, having a “nice” team can imply a superficial harmony…
Coaching ConundrumHelp! I’ve lost my purpose at work
Losing a sense of purpose at work is often silent and it’s a signal of inner evolution. What motivated you yesterday may no longer fuel you today, and that gap can create fatigue, frustration, or even a sense of emptiness….
Coaching ConundrumHelp! – How do I know when it’s time to leave my company
At some point in our careers, we find ourselves asking the questions: Where am I going in this company? Is this job still right for me? Should I stay or should I go? The reasons vary. It might be boredom…
Coaching ConundrumHelp! – I can’t switch off on holiday
The year-end holidays are almost here. You can feel the excitement rising – but let’s be honest, with deadlines breathing down your neck, your mind feels anything but free. You’re tired, overloaded, maybe even fed up with a few colleagues….
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Help! My team are obsessed with getting promoted
A common challenge leaders experience is having an ambitious team who focus on promotion at every opportunity. For many leaders in this situation, 1:1s can become daunting…

What next for my career? Advice for technical leaders
For technical leaders, career development often feels like a leap into the unknown: moving from technical mastery to the realm of leadership and management. But…

Q&A with Jon Cooper: Performance coach to paralympic gold medallist Aaron Phipps – Part 1
When we wrote our latest book ‘Rest. Practise. Perform.’ we spoke to many inspiring elite sportspeople to gain their insight on what goes into their…