Author: dianedsaexec

Over the past few years and due predominantly to many employees having to work from home, there’s been a significant shift towards online meetings and, thanks to huge advances in video technology, these have now become pretty much  “the norm”. However, many companies and organisations are now recognising the value of face to face meetings… Continue reading The real value of Face to Face meetings: Why In-Person can be better than Online

Maybe you don’t know which career will bring you fulfilment, you’re struggling to move on from a terrible past job, or you’re not getting very far in the interview process. Career coaches can help you figure out what you want to do, understand what’s preventing you from advancing in your professional goals and endure the… Continue reading Do You Need a Career Coach?

The Accidental Manager – time to review your Team?  There is an abundance of ‘accidental managers’ – people who are promoted to run a team simply because they are popular, good at their job, or happen to be available to take charge – and this is driving away talent from UK organisations. According to a… Continue reading The Accidental Manager – time to review your Team?

A lack of constructive feedback is detrimental to your team, depriving them of mentorship and growth opportunities. And workplaces marked by poor communication and unclear expectations are breeding grounds for low trust and disengagement. Giving feedback is essential to being an effective leader. In this article, the author offers five ways to overcome your fear… Continue reading Overcoming Your Fear of Giving Tough Feedback  

You have great ideas — but they’re just not landing with your colleagues. What can you do to communicate your thoughts more effectively? Here are three strategies to ensure your ideas resonate with any audience. Think small. Ask yourself: “What’s one idea I can sell to my audience (peer, client, boss, or team) in our next… Continue reading How do you get your great ideas to land with your Colleagues?

What are the key characteristics of powerful coaching questions? Open-ended, challenging, and centred on the client’s values and goals, powerful coaching questions should be employed. The client should be encouraged to reflect on their thoughts and feelings and to think carefully. Insightful coaching questions also help the client become more self-aware, discover their strengths and… Continue reading Develop your Coaching Skills with these Powerful Questions  

Corporate governance delegates tremendous authority to the Chief Executive. Yet authority alone provides a limited license to lead. We listen to those in authority because we’re required to do so; authority motivates via a follow-the-rules mechanism that will never encourage someone to go above-and-beyond the call of duty. A greater level of executive influence comes… Continue reading How New CEOs Establish Legitimacy