At this point, it is safe to say we are all a bit tired of hearing about the need to “transform” in “unprecedented” times. And while things are starting to feel more like pre-pandemic times, the need to challenge the status quo and evolve will always be present if you want to remain impactful. But can… Read more »
Posts Tagged: development
Happy New Year
“What we achieve inwardly will change outer reality”. —Plutarch I will be inspired this year! I will be in awe of the beauty of the world. I will restore my faith in humanity. I will be a part of people who do good – for others and self. I will learn and become lost in… Read more »
A Recommended Read
I would like to recommend a read that makes many people pause – Four Thousand Weeks: Time Management for Mortals by Oliver Burkeman. Here is what it is about, in a nutshell… The average human lifespan is roughly four thousand weeks, assuming we live to be 80 years old. We have been conditioned to value being… Read more »
Remote Work is Here to Stay
The inevitable has happened: we blinked and are almost in our third year of the COVID-19 pandemic, and the mass introduction of remote working in many companies across the globe seems to be here to stay. Whether you prefer to have your employees in the office, at home or a hybrid mixture of the two,… Read more »
Thursday Thoughts: Walking Meetings
It’s been a while since I had my last “walk-about-coaching” session with a client. Downtown Toronto being muggy and full of construction was not the loveliest backdrop for a meeting, however, it was fantastic to engage in a conversation whilst taking a stroll. Yes, there are significant benefits to walking meetings! Research shows that aside… Read more »
The Great Reality
It is not called the “Great Resignation” anymore. It is called “Reality”. When the trend of the “Great Resignation” was acknowledged a year ago, many of our clients saw this as a reaction to the pandemic, a fad that would fade away within a few months. Now, a year later, we have to come to… Read more »
Empathy 101: Why Should Leaders or Anyone Care? – A Guest Blog by Patrizia Rothenberger
With conversations on burnout and employee retention top of mind for many leaders, we wanted to share with you a piece by our dear friend, Patrizia Rothenberger, on the importance and impact of empathy. In this article, Pat beautifully explains this key component of our daily interactions and, even more importantly, highlights how to “do”… Read more »
Changing a Lifetime Habit – A Guest Blog by Eileen Pease
For many of us the new year started with a nobel resolution. Because of that, we thought of sharing with you a very interesting blog by one of our friends, Eileen Pease. In this article, Eileen, whose practice is helping individuals with a focus on personal effectiveness, brings to light a few practical tools that can… Read more »
Welcoming the New Year
January 4th, 2019. Our first week in the office. A perfect time to be grateful for what 2018 brought to our lives and reflect on what is coming in 2019. 2018 was a testimonial to the fact that we do live in the VUCA (Volatile, Uncertain, Complex and Ambiguous) world. You see it practically everywhere… Read more »
Critical Thinking and Potential for Development
When assessing potential, our clients often ask us “How quickly can the individual grow into the role?”, or “Can this competency be easily developed?”, and my response usually highlights that it depends on how committed the leader is to changing current behaviours and developing new ones. While I still wholeheartedly agree with this statement, I… Read more »
