The blind leading

Uses a hypothetical situation to explain that although leaders sometimes develop resistance to change, coaching can help them to learn to become better leaders. Includes a 10 step guide to ‘super learning’ Karen Blakeley Senior executives can be more...

First learn to coach

Describes a coaching model which outlines some of the skills that a coach needs in order to be successful Myles Downey I have watched and been a part of the emergence of executive coaching in the UK and Europe for almost 20 years and one thing that stands out from my...

Picture this…

Describes a coaching technique using pencil and paper, rather than words, to visualise the coachee’s coaching needs Martin Shovel Words such as ‘leadership’ are an essential tool of the coach’s trade – except when they veer towards the abstract and become...

No olds barred

Emphasises the benefits of coaching to older workers, who receive less training than younger people. Includes eight top tips for coaching older workers and a brief case study of B&Q Britain’s ageist work culture has long overlooked the goldmine of talent that is...

The new allianz

Describes how Allianz Cornhill has introduced career coaching training for its managers to enable them to offer advice on career development issues Liz Hall When Allianz Cornhill discovered staff were uncertain about how to develop their careers, it embarked on a...