Have you ever felt disproportionately stressed by feedback, sudden change, or feeling misunderstood? The SCARF model reveals why everyday workplace moments can trigger ancient survival responses — and how understanding them can transform how we lead, communicate, and perform under pressure.
When certainty disappears, the brain shifts into threat mode — reducing access to rational thinking just when leaders need it most.
When feedback feels unsafe, learning shuts down. The SAFE approach focuses on creating the conditions people need to hear feedback clearly and use it well.
New Year’s resolutions get a bad reputation, but the problem isn’t the goals themselves — it’s how we set and follow through on them. This post shares simple, proven ways to turn good intentions into achievable actions.
What if great leadership isn’t about doing more — but thinking differently? In this festive episode, we explore the 2% Club: the rare combination of trust, challenge, and top-right thinking that truly elevates people and performance. Grab a mulled wine and join the conversation.
In this final video, I walk you through the workbook so you can see how it’s laid out and how it’s designed to support learning through practice, not paperwork.
In this video, we explain the difference between qualifying and accrediting as a coach, and why the step between the two is far simpler than most people expect.
A short welcome to your executive coach training, introducing the workbook and explaining how the programme keeps qualification simple, practical, and focused on real coaching practice.
Clear goals drive better performance. In this Tea Break Coach, we break down SMART goals and show how managers can use them to create clarity, focus, and results.
Ever wondered what a “long pole” has to do with leading a team for the first time? In this week’s Tea Break Coach video, we introduce a simple but powerful metaphor that helps new managers understand where their real limits—and opportunities—lie. It’s one of those ideas we nearly renamed… but it stuck, because it works.
New manager? You don’t need a manual. Three skills + two behaviours = everything you need. That’s the Brix6: six science-backed modules delivered in six hours — leadership that sticks, built for busy people.
Success is driven by the right balance of skill and will. Skill is your capability — the knowledge and competence to perform well. Watch the video to find out more.
Feedback is more than advice — it’s a sign of care and commitment. When shared with honesty and received with openness, feedback becomes a powerful tool for growth, leadership, and stronger connections
In this short video, I share how re-recording my book It’s Not Bloody Rocket Science reminded me of the powerful coaching questions I’d forgotten I’d written.
Turning my book into an audiobook taught me more than I expected. Here’s what I learned about growth, resilience, and asking the questions that matter.
Buried under a mountain of tasks? Not sure where to start? In this video, we reveal the simple secret to cutting through the overwhelm and boosting your performance.
Success doesn’t always come with confidence. Many high achievers battle a quiet sense of inadequacy, even as they rise. This isn’t failure—it’s often a reflection of self-awareness, ambition, and the internal pressure to keep pushing forward. Let’s explore why feeling like a fraud might mean you’re right where you need to be
This short video shares a coaching question that genuinely stopped me in my tracks – and I’ve used it ever since. Watch now for a quick insight (and yes, there’s a new mug too).
Why does January 6th still resonate with a forward-thinking perspective? Discover its link to authenticity and Adam Grant’s insights in 2 minutes.
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