Until recently, our education and careers were something ofa commute. The routes were clearly mapped, and depending where we set out from,where we ended up was fairly predictable. The higher the “fare” we paid, the easier our commute. It was predictable, and supported the status quo. The fare we paid was determined by the school […]
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What Pond Life might teach the Banks.
February 26, 2011 
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I’m a big believer in Serendipity – not just that it exists, but that we can be open to it. But it’s hard work. This week, I’ve been talking with a wide range of people, coaching others and reading in between. Which is how I got to make the link between large organisations, tiny organisms, […]
Read moreThe Inner Donkey
November 25, 2010 0 Comments
In a period such as we find ourselves in now, we are surrounded by negative messages and imagery, from the stuttering Western Economies to job prospects. It is easy to get overwhelmed and defensive, and we know from the work of people like Carol Dweck. She talks about the difference between “fixed” mindsets – geared […]
Read moreSome resources
October 5, 2010 0 Comments
Here are some resources you might find useful: Employee engagement and Innovation. The October Newsletter. An overview on coaching
Read moreMy bit for “Big Society”
September 12, 2010 0 Comments
There is much talk of Big Society. Sceptical or not, I want to make a difference to businesses, not for profits and charities in my immediate area. So I’m offering a limited number of free coaching support contracts. Here’s why. All the indications are that the next few months will be challenging. Signs of recovery […]
Read moreThe perils of peer group competition
July 8, 2010 0 Comments
We take it almost as self-evident that increasing competition in teams improves performance. Our default motivator is money. Indications are that this is dangerous on two levels; firstly, money is only a partial motivator – in many cases social rewards are as, or even more powerful. Good video here from Dan Pink at the RSA: […]
Read moreNot a good time for Goals…………..
July 6, 2010 1 Comment
And not only for England. This post by Isabella Mori highlights a 2006 study that identified a large number of issues identified with goal setting. It seems that, like Goldilock’s porridge it has to be just right. Overly ambitious goals (or “stretch” in polite parlance) carry real risks, from disengagement, to team conflict, to stress. […]
Read moreBeing focused and being aware. There’s a difference.
July 5, 2010 0 Comments
This is ten years old, but still fun. How did you do?
Read moreWe’re all doomed!
June 24, 2010 0 Comments
Well, maybe not. After all the hype, Tuesday’s budget came out pretty much as expected and mostly less savage than many had predicted. That’s not to say it is not a game changing event. A quick survey of comment yesterday morning seems to reveal a core reaction of uncertainty – things will change; we will have less […]
Read moreWired for fear
June 19, 2010 0 Comments
I can’t believe it’s this long since my last post. However – it is and the reason is that like most of us it’s easy for me to get buried in what’s urgent versus what’s important. Following on from a previous entry, it has been very evident in many of those I talk to and work with […]
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