Post pandemic recovery prompts a pause and a chance ot idneitfy the actions that help maintian resilience habits. Plus I share my recipe for elderflower cordial.

Some reminders of why reflective practice is good practice for coaches and mentors. And how it’s different from evaluative practice. And that we need to do both.

Reasons why everyone benefits from mentoring

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If ever there was a itme to have a coaching culture and mind set, it is now.

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Are we experiencing a new normal - or is this just the next step on a journey of change for Learning and Development practitioners?

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Good and bad have come out of WFH. What next for organisations and workers as they look at new ways of working.

Post pandemic we still need to build resilience in our people. This has to be through organisational change and putting wellbeing at its heart. This means building trust.

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Inital thoughts. L and D is important and integral to helping us all in the new world of work post covid-19.

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Using ikigai to discover new reasons for getting up every morning when lockdown is over!

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Take the opportunity of lockdown to have a great CPD plan as a coach and mentor. I include 5 books to consider.

Lockdown life provides the opportunity to really learn how to master technology for WFH.

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As a seasoned WFH-er, I have some advice and tips for those who are finding it all a bit new.

How to get some structure.

The second in my series of daily blogs for National Mentoring Day on 27th October. A practice share and some ideas on reflective practice in mentoring.

Using resilience skills help people cope with VUCA - volatility, uncertainty, complexity and ambiguity - at work.

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Learn how to hold honest conversations. Deal with conflict when it arises. Some suggestions and a checklist.

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Latest surveys continue to show work is the number one stressor for us.  The biggest factor is how we view it.  Our perspective plays a huge part.  And thus much of the solution is in our control.

Reflective practice is something we should all learn as a skill for life.  It's especially a must do for mentors and coaches.

Tips and ideas on how to turn good conversations into great ones.  Making every conversation count.