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Why I do what I do
I've written a lot about my goose-bumpy moment ten years ago when I realised why I wanted to coach in the non-profit world. (You can read my story...
Saber-toothed tiger about to pounce? Here’s what to do
One of the non-profit leaders I coach emailed me yesterday asking for a 'critical comrade' call - my emergency coaching session which I offer to all...
Daunted by your new CEO role? 3 top tips to help you rock it
So, you've got your very first role at CEO level in a non-profit organisation. That's great news. I couldn't be more delighted for you. How are you...
Got no time for coaching? You really have!
“This is going to sound crazy given the conversation we had but can we pick this up again next week? I haven’t had a chance to speak to my...
Why you think you can’t have a coach – and 5 reasons why that’s b******t
OMG. You just had THE BEST CALL with a coach. You’d love to get signed up with her for 1-1 coaching. She got you. What an absolute joy! It was so...
Five ways to up the fun in your leadership
How to get more fun into your leadership. I recently celebrated a BIG birthday. The party was a joy. I danced for hours in the upstairs room of my...
Don’t be a slave to the leadership algorithm
I just gave a huge ‘like’ to a marketing expert on LinkedIn. She encouraged me not to worry about when and how to post – but to show up as best as I...
New Year thinking to bring 2023 alive
So, here we are again – the start of a new year. Have you set your New Year resolutions! That’s what we’re supposed to do, right? - Well, yes....
Women non-profit leaders – can you afford not to get coaching?
I was chatting with a friend and charity CEO over coffee recently. We were despairing over our social media feeds which were jam-packed with bad...
What if… you were great at awkward conversations?
You’ve got a tricky conversation coming up and the thought of addressing your colleague’s stubborn attitude is bringing you out in a cold sweat.
Having ‘awkward’ conversations, is one of the most challenging aspects of being a leader.
This isn’t a ‘jolly’. It’s work
Here are my top suggestions to find time and space in your work. It’s not just about having a ‘jolly’ either. This is the true work of leadership
Book fest for purposeful leaders
It’s August, so it’s Space Month - my name for four weeks of planned disruption to my usual working routine. I’m off on holiday to recharge after a...