Same word. Totally different meaning. Ever noticed that? In my leadership skills workshops, we often run a little activity. It’s simple: On your own, write down 10 words for what coaching means to you. Then, in a group of...
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The Four Competencies to Build Conflict Intelligence
In the last few emails, we’ve talked about: How a bag of plastic animals can help us talk about conflict Sarah’s journey from avoider to peacemaker Gallup’s truth that strong teams handle—not avoid—conflict In this blog I...
Five Truths of Strong Teams
Harvard Business Review reported that 76% of employees witnessed incivility at work in the past month—and 21% experienced it personally. Unspoken tension. Eye rolls in meetings. Snide remarks. Withheld opinions. These...
Opposites Attract
In relationships and in teams, we often say opposites attract. But have you ever stopped to wonder why? In June I was in the USA with 150 other strengths coaches. My husband Andy came with me, of course many of them asked...
Trust Isn’t A Soft Skill
Can we talk about trust for a moment? It seems like it’s getting harder to come by. In my coaching conversations, whether with execs, team leaders or other coaches, the topic of trust pops up again and again. And not just...
Lessons From 3000 Feet
Lessons From 3000 Feet "If anything happens, you need to pull this lever here at the top to deploy the canopy, unbuckle your harness, then stand on the seat and jump out. Once you're out, pull the ring up and hard to deploy...
What Sydney Harbour Can Teach Teams
Five Truths That Keep Teams Moving Forward I was recently in Sydney for a client workshop. It was a grey morning, and before the session, I sat by the harbour with a tea, watching the movement around me. Ferries zipped...
The Trust-Hope Connection: Strengths-Fuelled Teams That Perform
The Trust-Hope Connection: Strengths-Fuelled Teams That Perform We talk a lot about leadership, but let’s be honest—most of the real action happens in teams. Whether you lead a team or are part of one, it’s the daily...
CPORT Delegation
Teaching the Team to Fish with CPORT Delegation isn’t just about lightening your workload; it’s about empowering your team to thrive. The age-old metaphor, "Give a person a fish, and you feed them for a day; teach them how...