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The leader who never has to say ‘trust me’

On trust, culture and the conversations that actually build both. I recently checked in with my friend Philippa Hann. She’s nearly a year into her role as CEO of Paradigm Norton now and I was fascinated to hear what she’s learned in that time. She’d been reflecting on...

The conversations that build trust (or Why great leads might not be landing!)

You're sitting with a client who's just said something technically incorrect about pensions. Do you correct them immediately, demonstrating your expertise and making sure they don’t continue to think the impossible is possible? Or do you let it go for now?  It seems...
Wish you were one of the confident ones?

Wish you were one of the confident ones?

I’ve been noticing for a while now, how many women I work with seem to lack confidence in their abilities. When I ask in the early stages of coaching, or even in development reviews “What is it you would like to achieve?” I hear answers like: “I just want to feel more...

Just get out of the way!

Just get out of the way!

This post is a reflection on my experience of using the Thinking Environment to get out of the way, and in doing so, support others to realise their potential. In the last few years, I’ve learned a bit about the enneagram (a personality model, which you can find more...

Wish you were one of the confident ones?

Wish you were one of the confident ones?

I’ve been noticing for a while now, how many women I work with seem to lack confidence in their abilities. When I ask in the early stages of coaching, or even in development reviews “What is it you would like to achieve?” I hear answers like: “I just want to feel more...

Just get out of the way!

Just get out of the way!

This post is a reflection on my experience of using the Thinking Environment to get out of the way, and in doing so, support others to realise their potential. In the last few years, I’ve learned a bit about the enneagram (a personality model, which you can find more...

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