Blogs
Transferable Skills
I often hear ‘but you’re not form this background, how can you understand or help’. There are a host of skills you develop as a leader, regardless of which industry you are part of. Coaching plays a pivotal role in helping you identify and develop transferable skills...
Leadership: Clear, authentic vision
What do you see in this image? Rocks in a stream or someone kneeling and reading? This highlights an essential leadership lesson: clarity and authenticity are vital to how a leader’s vision is perceived and understood. Just as the visual meaning of this image depends...
Difficult Conversations
"Imagine stepping into a tough conversation feeling not just prepared, but confident, knowing exactly how to navigate the emotions, deliver your message effectively, and build trust in the process. That’s the power coaching can bring to your leadership journey." I can...
Diversity & Inclusion
Diversity and inclusion are issues that resonate deeply with me, particularly in light of recent events that have brought them to the forefront of my consciousness. My recent engagement with Salma Shah’s book, Diversity, Inclusion and Belonging in Coaching, has...
Coaching the person – not the topic…
Completing my ILM Level 7 in Coaching & Mentoring with hashtag#loveyoucoaching was a transformative experience. One of the most profound lessons I learned from hashtag#charliewarshawski was to coach the person, not just the topic. This simple but powerful shift...
Transition
Coming back from sunny Greece, where the olive trees stood vibrantly green, to the breath-taking autumnal colours of home really made me reflect on the beauty of transitions in nature. It seems effortless, doesn’t it? Nature moves seamlessly from one season to...
Do we really understand what it means to be resilient?
Resilience is often defined as the ability to withstand or quickly recover from challenges, but this definition barely scratches the surface. Resilience is not just toughness—it's deeper, more emotional, a fierce yet gentle strength. It’s our incredible ability to...
Mental Health Awareness Day
It's Mental Health Awareness Day, but in truth, every day should be a reminder to prioritise our mental well-being. If we don't care for our mental health, who will? Yet, we all know how challenging it can be. Taking time for yourself, quieting a busy mind, being...
Creating ‘Invisible strings’ to support you.
While walking this weekend, I noticed a leaf suspended in midair, delicately held by a strand of a spider’s web. As it swayed gently in the breeze, I couldn’t help but think how that nearly invisible thread resembled the essence of coaching.Coaching is like that...
Black History & Emotional Intelligence
Its going to be an emotional but exciting month. Can't wait to get stuck in!What's your book of the month? #emotionalintelligence #edi #blackhistorymonth