Coaching: Creating Space for Better Leadership Decisions Senior leaders are often expected to have the answers. They are required to make decisions quickly, manage complexity, lead people through uncertainty and remain composed, even when the pressure is considerable. Yet the more senior a person becomes, the fewer truly objective spaces they often have in which… Continue reading Coaching: Creating Space for Better Leadership Decisions
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Want to be a CEO? Here’s how to Nail your Board Presentation
If you’re on the shortlist for CEO, one of the most important moments in the process is the board presentation. This is your opportunity to present your vision for the company and shape how directors assess your leadership, judgment, and readiness for the role. Here’s how to nail it. Develop your vision. Your presentation should… Continue reading Want to be a CEO? Here’s how to Nail your Board Presentation
Interview Skills in the NED space – are you ready for your next challenge?
Interviewing for a Non-Executive Director role is different from interviewing for an executive appointment. The emphasis is less on what you have directly delivered and more on how you think, challenge, influence and contribute at board level. Strong NED candidates usually demonstrate: Strategic judgement — showing that they can look beyond operational detail and consider… Continue reading Interview Skills in the NED space – are you ready for your next challenge?
Why do most CVs now all look the same?
The unintended consequence of AI-written CVs Over the past year, I’ve noticed a clear trend. CVs are becoming more polished but they are also more predictable. The language is smooth. The structure is neat. The grammar is perfect. Too perfect. And after reading a few, they begin to blur into one another. The same phrases… Continue reading Why do most CVs now all look the same?
AGENTIC ADOPTION: AI With Agency: Why Executive Search Still Needs the Human Touch
In a world increasingly shaped by artificial intelligence, the recruitment industry is no exception. Algorithms now scan CVs in seconds, assess cultural fit, and even conduct video interviews. Yet amid all this progress, something essential remains unchanged: leadership hiring — particularly at the executive level — is still a deeply human process. As AI tools… Continue reading AGENTIC ADOPTION: AI With Agency: Why Executive Search Still Needs the Human Touch
Executive Coaching: What It Is – and What It Isn’t
In a world where leadership is constantly tested by change, complexity, and high expectations, executive coaching has become an essential tool for personal and professional development. But despite its growing popularity, there’s still some confusion around what executive coaching really involves – and just as importantly, what it doesn’t. Let’s set the record straight. What… Continue reading Executive Coaching: What It Is – and What It Isn’t
What Education Can Learn from Logistics Leadership
At first glance, education and logistics might seem worlds apart. One is dedicated to learning, development, and the future of society. The other focuses on the efficient movement of goods, services, and information. But look a little closer, and you’ll find that both sectors are under immense pressure to adapt, deliver, and lead in increasingly… Continue reading What Education Can Learn from Logistics Leadership
Misconceptions That Undermine Psychological Safety
Psychological safety is essential for learning, innovation, and performance—but it’s often misunderstood. Here are the common misconceptions that can stall progress and erode trust—and what to focus on instead. It means being nice. Politeness shouldn’t come at the cost of honesty. When teams avoid hard truths to stay comfortable, they miss opportunities to learn and… Continue reading Misconceptions That Undermine Psychological Safety
Recruitment Trends 2025 – what you need to know now
As of early 2025, the UK’s senior recruitment landscape has been experiencing notable shifts influenced by economic conditions, technological advancements, and evolving workplace dynamics. Economic Outlook and Hiring Trends Recent data indicates a decline in the UK labour market, with permanent staff vacancies decreasing at the sharpest rate since August 2020. Despite this downturn, nearly… Continue reading Recruitment Trends 2025 – what you need to know now
Stop yourself from Overcommitting – break the habit of saying “yes”
Are you taking on too much at work? From saying yes too quickly to feeling guilty about downtime to frequently working during off hours, overcommitment shows up in ways that drain your energy and limit your focus. Small, intentional changes can help you reclaim time for the work that truly matters. Regularly assess your workload.… Continue reading Stop yourself from Overcommitting – break the habit of saying “yes”