Does a coaching style of leadership replace all other leadership styles/approaches?  The coaching approach is not only reserved for those who aspire to become a professional in the accompaniment of individuals, groups or teams or for human resources professionals who find that their interventions tend to become even more strategic after specific coaching training, it […]

The terms “Executive Coaching” and “Leadership Coaching” are confusedly used in some contexts and often used interchangeably, however they are not the same. This article speaks to their respective roles, but first, let’s define the terms.  What is Executive Coaching? As a general definition, Executive Coaching helps leaders improve their performance and that of their […]

The journey of an ordinary leader who overcame the pressure to do things ‘the right way’ and carved an unlikely path to success. How does a shy, precocious, introvert end up building a national consulting firm from nothing?  The journey of Advantage Management Consulting starts with Gil Davidson but gathers momentum as other amazing people […]

1. It Drives Innovation   Keen learners, those who cultivate a growth mindset within themselves and their broader organizations, are more likely to be early adopters of new technologies, strategies and stay ahead of the curve. People who expect to learn things that require change and entertain new ideas drive innovation. The habit of challenging assumptions […]

How many of you, who are responsible for delivering outstanding business results, take pride in your ability to navigate the complexities of the market and achieve those results? How effective are your skills and behaviors in maneuvering through the uncertainties of team dynamics, shifting priorities, and market challenges? The Spacious Complexity experience offers a process […]

Our previous blog was on what it means to be a Coach-Like Leader, and why so many get it wrong.   This month we look at ways in which organizations can leverage and reap the benefits of their investment into developing Coach-Like Leaders. There are a number of steps companies can take when thinking of introducing […]

And Why so Many Get it Wrong… Nowadays, it is widely accepted that good leadership requires us to employ coaching skills. In fact, many have been told that coaching is now required of them as a key responsibility. This is a wonderful thing in theory, however in practice, there are many misconceptions and gaps in the […]

What is coaching and why does it matter? Almost everyone has had experience with something called coaching. While this is great, it can also cause confusion as coaching has many different faces. Coaching, in the corporate world is not the same as the coaching you experienced on your school sports team. Yet, as you’ll see […]

How often have you said or heard one of your managers say, “I would love to be able to increase my teams’ performance?” If increasing your team’s performance is your goal, you may be chasing the wrong target. Performance is a by-product rather than a goal in itself,  as with happiness in a relationship.

It is Coaching Week  2017 and  it seems fitting that  we pay tribute to a few of the founders of this amazing profession; Sir John Whitmore, Timothy Gallwey and Laura Whitworth.  Each has had also, unknowingly, shaped the foundation of my coaching. Thank-you to all of you for your integrity and passion that began and continues to impact the now established profession of Leadership and Executive coaching.