What happens when you take a group of “up‑for‑it” managers, add a dash of leadership and management development, mix in some mud, and top it off with a whole lot of laughter? You get a team‑building experience they’ll remember for all the right reasons. Last week’s session was part of…
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Often conflict isn’t the problem — it’s how we meet it. And nothing reveals this more clearly than the moment mediation is offered. Recently, in a workplace setting, two colleagues were invited to consider mediation after a long-standing tension. One did a complete 180 — suddenly conciliatory, eager to move…
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Huge thanks to Helen Knight for inviting me to speak this morning at a Charity Networking event at Shropshire Chamber of Commerce. It was wonderful to see so many people representing charity work in and around Shropshire. I shared some interesting insights from the ONS around third sector employment and…
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Executive coaching is about creating space. Space to think, to reflect, to untangle the mess, and to make decisions with clarity. It’s not therapy, it’s not consultancy—it’s a partnership. One that helps leaders lead with confidence, purpose, and humanity. Who’s It For? I work with leaders across sectors—healthcare, manufacturing, charities,…
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I stay in a lot of Premier Inns. They’re my default when I’m out running workshops—easy to book, comfy enough, and usually just what I need after a full-on day helping teams grow. But lately, something’s changed. And not in a good way. They’ve clearly shifted to a lean…
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