How to…coach the Alpha Mammalian

Coaching highly-driven top executives takes a special type of coach. There is no rulebook and the first hour of the pitch is critical for success. How can the conversation be steered into benign territory? John Blakey Alpha Mammalians are found at or near the top of...

Pieced work

Suggests that by applying the image of a patchwork quilt, work-life balance can be achieved. Reveals a simple metaphor for a whole-systems approach in the workplace. Hetty Einzig When I was a teenager I made patchwork quilt cushion covers. I enjoyed playing with...

A tough nut to crack

Road-tests the psychometric tool Mental Toughness Questionnaire (MTQ48.) The tool What is it? The Mental Toughness Questionnaire (MTQ48) is a web-based psychometric measure that examines the mental resilience of individuals and groups. MTQ48 identifies and measures...

Failure is not an option

A light-hearted look at a coaching issue Jock Yewlar of McKee Moose Consulting and Bronte Biscuit of Eh Up Consulting offer some light relief to anyone who has encountered a walking, talking stereotype or spotted the warning signs in themselves. This issue: the...