STOP WASTING MONEY ON USELESS LEADERSHIP TRAINING: Why Immersion Training, Outdoor Learning, Eco-Coaching, and Adventure-Based Learning Experiences are More Effective

Leadership development training is a topic that has been widely discussed in the business world. While some organisations swear by it, others view it as a waste of time and money. The truth is that leadership development training can be ineffective and a waste of resources if it is not done correctly. In today's rapidly … Continue reading STOP WASTING MONEY ON USELESS LEADERSHIP TRAINING: Why Immersion Training, Outdoor Learning, Eco-Coaching, and Adventure-Based Learning Experiences are More Effective

An Interesting Week!

First down to London to deliver a "Resilience Mindset During Challenging and Changing Times' workshop to an international audience... Then a strategy & planning session followed by a stomp in the hills around the Hope Valley. Which would you prefer, indoors, outdoors OR Both!? All possible across a range of contexts and subjects. Freshwalks #strategy … Continue reading An Interesting Week!

The Cruel Charade of the Personal Development Industry & Why it’s Bad for the Environment

Wouldn’t it be great if hard work really did enable you to achieve your goals? In order for it to be a possible you would need to be motivated and have the resources. If that is the case, a good performance coach could help you achieve those goals. If I’m coaching a business owner, they … Continue reading The Cruel Charade of the Personal Development Industry & Why it’s Bad for the Environment

The Power of Gratitude and an Indomitable Spirit in Leadership

In order to have the mental fortitude to take on big challenges, one has to be able to shift your mental and emotional state towards a more positive attitude, otherwise the task you face is perceived as overwhelming. You’ll feel that the challenge is too big for what you can contribute. But although you’re one … Continue reading The Power of Gratitude and an Indomitable Spirit in Leadership

Eco-Coaching – What is it? & Why the World Needs it Now!

Like most ideas in life, people have various viewpoints on what terms mean and entail. Eco-Coaching will be one of those too. From my perspective eco-coaching can be utilised out in nature and if possible, should be for 4 reasons: Whilst walking side-by-side in nature we begin to feel a level of connection, and as … Continue reading Eco-Coaching – What is it? & Why the World Needs it Now!

Mentoring is a powerful way of imparting knowledge and developing people within organisations.

Mentoring is a powerful way of imparting knowledge and developing people within organisations. Mentoring is a powerful way of imparting knowledge and developing people within organisations. The word Mentor originates from Homer's classic poem, 'The Odyssey', describing a time around 1200BC when Odyssus was preparing to travel a great distance. He asked 'Mentor' to act … Continue reading Mentoring is a powerful way of imparting knowledge and developing people within organisations.

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Using friendly competition to boost performance in your business…

Competition is seen as a natural part of life and work. There is always a creation stage when an idea must compete for its place in the world. You have to compete for a new job. The entrepreneurial stage in business is when the start-up must prove it’s worth and activity is primarily about winning … Continue reading Using friendly competition to boost performance in your business…

OPERATION BUTTERFLY (TOP SECRET)

When I was teaching leadership to intelligence agents in a far off land, they explained to me that although they loved the concepts they feared they would encounter resistance in the bureaucratic systems they work in. We've all got to become leaders. I wrote a book 'Mercenaries to Missionaries' (see link in comments) which is … Continue reading OPERATION BUTTERFLY (TOP SECRET)

What kind of decision maker are you?

Being able to overcome our habitual decision making gives us a helicopter view. That's important in complex and challenging times. Chances are you'll favour 1 or 2 of the following 4 styles: REACTIONARY: You like to move to think, you tackle challenges head on. You make snap decisions based on your preferences & you like … Continue reading What kind of decision maker are you?