For the first 15 years of my career, I became a bit of an authority on improving the effectiveness of organisations through total quality management (TQM) and the ‘excellence’ movement. This wasn’t random, it was about teaching lots of people… Continue reading
In England, through the NHS, when you are to have surgery requiring a general anaesthetic, you have a ‘consultation’ with the allocated surgeon, they explain the risks and you are scheduled. For many procedures, the major ‘risk’ though is not… Continue reading
Decolonisation means to reduce the size of a population, whereas decolonialisation means to remove the traces of a colonial power. Why did the world adopt “decolonisation” instead of “decolonialisation” to describe the processes intended to provide redress for slavery and… Continue reading
The approaches taken by professional coaching bodies often fail to fully address the diversity within the coaching profession. These organisations typically align themselves with specific models, frameworks, or ethical principles. This can create several problems: 1. Narrow Focus on Preferred… Continue reading
The adoption of a grandiose or bombastic persona by men can be understood through various psychological lenses, particularly those related to self-esteem regulation, personality structure, and social dynamics. Narcissism and Self-Esteem Regulation One explanation is linked to narcissistic personality traits.… Continue reading
This is the third of three articles written in response to a question from a colleague about the role of systemic questioning in coaching. Why three? Personally, I have tended to use Socratic Questioning in much of my work. It… Continue reading
This is the second of three articles written in response to a question from a colleague about the role of systemic questioning in coaching. Why three? Personally, I have tended to use Socratic Questioning in much of my work. It… Continue reading
This is the first of three articles written in response to a question from a colleague about the role of systemic questioning in coaching. Why three? Personally, I have tended to use Socratic Questioning in much of my work. It… Continue reading
“Four Thousand Weeks: Time Management for Mortals” by Oliver Burkeman offers a refreshing perspective on time management, challenging the relentless pursuit of productivity that dominates modern life. Burkeman begins with a sobering reminder: if we live to about 80, we… Continue reading
It isn’t unusual for a coach to be approached by a prospective client who explains, in not so many words, that they feel they are lacking a sense of purpose in their life. So, being able to work with this… Continue reading
