by Alison Reid | Dec 19, 2016 | Leadership
find stillness at Christmas “Nothing is so urgent as sitting still” Pico Iyer The good thing about taking a break at Christmas is that it’s virtually the one time in the year when there is almost a universal work hiatus. You can be fairly confident...
by Alison Reid | Nov 3, 2016 | Leadership
what does it take to be an inspiring leader? Is being inspiring a necessary talent to be a successful leader? And, if so, what does it really take to be inspiring? It’s not uncommon for me to come across high-achieving, senior clients who don’t think they...
by Alison Reid | Aug 2, 2016 | Leadership
how to make better decisions My husband and I have recently had an offer accepted on a house. It was the first one we viewed and we made an offer on the first viewing – I mean, literally at the first viewing! The deal was sealed within 2 hours. Now that might...
by Alison Reid | Jun 19, 2016 | Leadership
what would a wise person do? What comes to mind when I ask you to envisage a wise person? Do you summon an image of a gnarled but kindly old man with a long grey beard who looks a bit like you imagine Merlin would? (before the TV series, of course!) Wisdom is often...
by Alison Reid | Mar 18, 2016 | Leadership
the power of virtual coaching How do you think virtual coaching compares with in-person coaching? Do you think they are equally effective? In my experience, many people think virtual coaching can be a convenient alternative, but can only ever be second best to...
by Alison Reid | Dec 16, 2015 | Leadership
become a better leader over Christmas! Are you knackered? Just hanging on in there until you can leave it all behind for the Christmas break? Christmas is the one time in the year when almost everyone stops business, or at least slows down significantly. Even if you...
