Being a first time people manager is tough in the best of times but some conversations I’ve had recently highlight just how much more difficult it is when you start managing a hybrid or virtual team. As a young manager many, many moons ago, my feedback skills were non-existent …I…

Beyond Tokenism We asked a community of learning leaders what the most tokenistic gestures were on Women’s day and the list goes as such — pink roses, spa treatments, potted plants, movie tickets, foot massages. Not bad at all in themselves but if they are tokenistic (defined as “the practise of doing…

The value of money Principles to be followed when charging for coaching services Money is a touchy subject for many and the source of deep emotions, conflicts, anxieties and shame. It is a measure of status and power and when we speak numbers, judgments follow. …

We are repeating the Fraternitea on Everyday Ethical Thinking as we had 150 registrations for the one that we did last week. Very heartened by the interest in ethical thinking. We are repeating it on April 28th, 90 min, online on zoom. All Fraternitea sessions as complimentary. It is our…

1. Should we negotiate a lower rate with this supplier, given his keenness for business with us? 2. Should we mandate this training? 3. What material should we use for packaging? Then join us for our next Fraternitea on Everyday Ethical Thinking (March 24th, 90 min, online, complimentary). The most…

Did an in-person, residential workshop after 6 months. I had done only a couple last year and none at all in 2020. So glad to be able to post this picture instead of a zoom image. This one was an “Uncover Your Life Script” workshop. In this people share the…

The metaphor of life as a game is something that’s very much a part of our culture (think of phrases like “nice guys finish last” “it’s not about winning or losing, it’s about how you play the game”). At our Unconference (our annual event for learning leaders), this time we thought…

Continuing my tribute to the legendary Fanita English, who died on Jan 20th, at age 105. Have you experienced this? The boss yells at the employee, the employee yells at their spouse, the spouse yells at the child, the child yells at their younger sibling, the sibling yells at the…

1. You develop the capacity to be completely present: Coaches learn to create a kind of accepting, non-judgmental presence that makes it safe for the client to explore their deepest thoughts and feelings. It is in this psychological safe space that deep change and growth happens. 2. You become much…