I discovered four lessons from those putting mentoring skills into practice with apprentices.

Reading for professional development includes  books. And for coaches I include two useful reads here.

Setting goals is important when coaching.  Some thoughts.

Addressing how Managers need to and can build trust in a remote and flexible working environment.

Remote and flexible working - building trust.  Based on a recent project, here's what happened when we looked at ROWE and the types of trust needed.

National Mentoring Day is a chance to recognise and celebrate mentoring and even volunteer to be a mentor yourself

Notice, reflect, reframe - self management in coaching

Training staff in personal resilience at work is a key part of an organisation's wellbeing practice.

A two hour masterclass for elected members on chairing effective meetings is available.

Enterprise Mentoring is alive and well and a valued part of enterprise support.  I continue to play a part in training delivery.

How social learning for birds teaches us how we should be using it at work.

A collection of time hacks OR how packing for a holiday proves we are all able to get things done and be productive. 

Sustainability is important for enterprises who want to survive and flourish.  Here are some ideas on how to achieve this resiliency.

National Mentoring Day is on 27th October.  But don't wait until then to get involved in mentoring!

The VUCA world is presenting massive challenges.  Organisations need to respond and shift the mind set.  A key part of the response is how learning at work is planned and delivered. 

Creating the Right Environment as a Coach or Mentor.  Take the time to adopt good practice as part of your model of coaching or mentoring in the environment you build with clients.

What happened at the Meet a Mentor event in Bristol.  Some great results from the first of a number of UK events where small business owners can find a mentor.

Superteams are more than just a team.  They have some distinctive qualities we can all learn from at work.