Tag: executive

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

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”

Coaching or Mentoring? Do you know the difference?

According to the International Coach Federation, ICF, Coaching is defined as “partnering with clients in a thought-provoking and creative process that inspires them to maximize their personal and professional potential.” And the EMCC definition of mentoring is “Mentoring is a learning relationship, involving the sharing of skills, knowledge, and expertise between a mentor and mentee… Continue reading Coaching or Mentoring? Do you know the difference?

Recruiting at Senior Level – some useful Tips

Develop a strong employer brand. What makes your company a great place to work for senior-level executives? Communicate your value proposition clearly and consistently. Build relationships with potential candidates. This can be done through networking events, industry conferences, or social media. Use a targeted approach to your recruiting. Don’t just post job ads and hope for the best.… Continue reading Recruiting at Senior Level – some useful Tips

5 warning signs of a dangerously broken company culture

In the corporate world, company culture defines nearly everything. Throughout the last decade, the success and failure of companies were often indicative of their internal culture. The signs were there long before closure that things weren’t right. Take WeWork, for example. Externally, the company seemed to be plying workers with all the trappings of a… Continue reading 5 warning signs of a dangerously broken company culture

Signs You’re Encouraging A Toxic Remote Culture

Organisations such as Twitter, PwC and RBS have all informed their staff that they can either work from home for as long as they wish or that they will not need to even think about returning until next year. Due to this, it looks like remote working will be the way of life for many… Continue reading Signs You’re Encouraging A Toxic Remote Culture

Call Yourself a Leader? Leadership is Not a Title, it’s an Action!

In the post-pandemic world, successful leaders will be those who can empower and truly unlock the potential of their teams. ‘Leaders’ and ‘Leadership’ may be more widely distributed around our organisations than we generally consider. Leadership can come from any quarter – given the right conditions and circumstances. Secondly, unlocking their potential and encouraging people… Continue reading Call Yourself a Leader? Leadership is Not a Title, it’s an Action!

Five Ways To Enhance Board Oversight Of Culture

Group of business people with alphabets signs forming the word Culture on table. Top view of business people discussing over work culture in a meeting.

Oversight of culture is a growing issue in the boardroom. Here are ways boards can challenge and support management in realising the company culture’s value. Corporate culture is defined by the implicit, unwritten rules that create expectations for how people choose to behave. It is reflected by what people actually do every day, by what’s… Continue reading Five Ways To Enhance Board Oversight Of Culture