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The seven best books for awesome leaders
When I start coaching with a new non-profit leader I usually get asked for a list of what to read. I've ceased being surprised that these busy...
Is “fun” a dirty word at work?
I was recently invited to write a guest blog for Great Charity Speakers. I’d hate for you to miss out on all the fun, so here’s a shortened version for you to enjoy. The full version is here.
Imposter Syndrome: It’s a fraud and a fake
I was on a call last week with a fabulous charity CEO. She told me she’d never had any professional development in her ten years in the role, and...
Six reasons you won’t be needing a coach any time soon
I’m a mentor and coach for non-profit leaders. And I’m about to list six incredibly good reasons why you might not need to work with one. Am I mad?...
How to have a work-free holiday
“I’ll have to leave my phone on 24/7 in case the team needs me.” “I could take that Skype meeting from the beach bar, I suppose.” “I’d rather just...
But I never take a lunch break
Ok, so hands up? How many times last week did you eat your lunch away from your desk (and munching on a sarnie in a meeting doesn't count!)? Not at...
“It ain’t what you do, it’s the way that you do it” – 7 steps to smooth decision-making
Okay, so I’m about to contradict myself! In my last blog, I talked about how there is no such thing as a wrong decision. And I believe that. Apart...
Difficult decisions don’t have to be so…difficult
So, you’ve got a big decision to make. You know it needs to be made so that everyone involved can move forward. But, arrgh! How do you get the...
Own your strengths and soar
I gave a talk at the FSI Skills Conference last week on how to encourage Star Performers in small charities. I loved it! I enjoy speaking to live...
Coffee, Croissants and Connection
We meet early - before the challenges of the working day put paid to our best intentions - and feast on croissants and fresh fruit in a lovely,...
Dare To Lead
A non-profit coaching client asked me recently to recommend the very best book I knew on charity leadership. She’s starting a new role and keen to...
Spring into Spring
Yes, I know. It’s winter. It’s still dark when you come out of work, and maybe even when you head there in the morning. But there are definite signs...