Leadership coaching – when do you need it and when does it get in the way

Getting a coach is becoming a big thing. Leadership coaching, as a service, has been around for a while now. Early on there were predictions that it was just a fad that would fade away. Certainly, the expertise, qualifications and accountability of leadership coaches has been enhanced. Far from a passing fad, leadership coaching is

Influencing up

Influencing upwards is a major theme in my coaching with leaders. This includes influencing their immediate boss and others that are thought of as ‘senior people’. Usually, they want engagement or support from more ‘senior people’ to make progress with an a project or initiative. The phrase ‘senior people’ or ‘senior leader’ is an example

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