AI-Assisted Candidates: How to Spot them in your interviews — and How to Use this to Your Advantage Artificial intelligence has transformed how candidates prepare for job interviews. Whether we like it or not, AI is now sitting in the interview room with them — prompting answers, structuring stories, and even coaching them on body… Continue reading Are you interviewing AI assisted candidates? Here’s how to be one step ahead
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Battling Ageism in the Professional Workforce
Why experience is being overlooked — and what needs to change In the UK, we are living longer, working longer, and contributing more to the economy than ever before. Yet the modern workplace still seems to draw an invisible line around people aged 50+. Many highly skilled professionals — after decades of delivering results, leading… Continue reading Battling Ageism in the Professional Workforce
What’s the Difference Between Interim, Fractional and NED Roles?
In today’s evolving leadership landscape, businesses are becoming increasingly flexible in how they access executive expertise. As organisations face rapid growth, transformation or external pressures, many are turning to alternative executive models beyond full-time hires. Three key options stand out: Interim, Fractional, and Non-Executive Director (NED) roles. Although each brings senior capability into a business,… Continue reading What’s the Difference Between Interim, Fractional and NED Roles?
Leadership, Direction & Resilience in Challenging Times – Take Back Control
Challenging times create the most demanding markets — for both employers and senior leaders alike. Many organisations and professionals are facing similar pressures and uncertainties, but those who act decisively now will be best placed to lead recovery and growth. Dong nothing is NOT an option. Read more
Why good appointments sometimes fail (and what to do about it) No 3 in our profiling series
The stakes in senior leadership appointments have never been higher. In today’s complex business environment, the cost of a mis-hire goes far beyond recruitment fees – it impacts performance, culture, and long-term strategy. Discover how evidence-based psychometrics can transform leadership appointments into long-term success. Read more here Why good appontments sometime fail (and what to… Continue reading Why good appointments sometimes fail (and what to do about it) No 3 in our profiling series
How to Be More Successful at Networking (and Actually Work the Room)
Networking isn’t just about showing up. It’s about showing up with intent. Whether you’re attending industry events, internal conferences, or client dinners, the ability to “work the room” is one of the most underrated leadership skills. And yet, many capable professionals still struggle with it — either avoiding it entirely, or doing it without results.… Continue reading How to Be More Successful at Networking (and Actually Work the Room)
Sharpen you Intuition with 5 Practical Habits
When the data runs out, or becomes overwhelming, your next move often depends on something harder to quantify: intuition. It’s not guesswork. It’s a skill built from experience, reflection, and pattern recognition. If you want to trust your gut more confidently as a leader, you need to train it. Start with the “calm test.” Before… Continue reading Sharpen you Intuition with 5 Practical Habits
Why Talent Management Starts Before Day One
The war for talent isn’t won with a signed contract—it’s won with what happens before, during, and after a hire joins your team. In today’s hiring landscape, finding great people is hard—but keeping them is harder. Businesses spend significant time and resources attracting top talent, yet many still treat recruitment and retention as separate challenges.… Continue reading Why Talent Management Starts Before Day One
Coach Consulting – A Strategic Advantage for Modern Leadership
Coaching is no longer reserved for underperformers or elite executives. It’s fast becoming a core lever in how modern organisations drive performance, retain talent, and future-proof leadership. The pressure on today’s leaders is relentless. From managing hybrid teams and delivering strategic outcomes to navigating constant change, managers and executives are juggling complex demands—often without the… Continue reading Coach Consulting – A Strategic Advantage for Modern Leadership
Psychometric Assessment – From Hiring Shortcut to Strategic Advantage
For years, psychometric testing was seen as a hiring add-on—something to tick off before making a final decision. Today, it’s playing a much bigger role in how organisations build capability and reduce risk. As businesses face growing complexity, tighter labour markets, and increasing pressure to retain top talent, many are rethinking how they assess leadership… Continue reading Psychometric Assessment – From Hiring Shortcut to Strategic Advantage