This blog explores the transformative power of adopting a coaching mindset in leadership. Learn the four pillars—Openness & Curiosity, Non-Judgmental Inquiry, Promoting Responsibility, and Growth Mindset—that pave the way for effective, sustainable leadership. Make the switch from transactional to transformational dialogues and redefine what effective leadership looks like in the modern workspace.

Explore the undeniable link between employee happiness and business success. This thought-provoking post delves into groundbreaking Oxford University research on workplace wellbeing and offers actionable leadership strategies to boost not just morale but profitability. Discover why happiness should be your organisation's key performance indicator and how focusing on it can revolutionise your business. From 'Mindful Mornings' to 'Purpose Pow-Wows,' get ready to redefine your leadership approach.

Navigating the fog of ambiguity can be a leader's greatest challenge. This comprehensive guide unpacks how ambiguity undermines organisational effectiveness, drawing from case studies like WeWork's downfall. Discover actionable strategies to clarify goals, improve communication, and boost morale. Drive your team towards clarity and ditch the haze of indecision that stifles progress and performance.

As an executive coach, I've learned that effective leadership isn't about constant action, but thoughtful reflection. Leaders who take time to think are more effective and resilient. In this post, we explore how pausing to reflect can transform your leadership style and enrich your life. Join us as we unlock the power of intentional thinking.

This personal story from hi-5 Coaching explores the crucial roles of Trust, Challenging Openly, and a People-Centric approach in team dynamics. If you're seeking to improve team performance and foster a thriving workplace culture, this tale of transformation could hold the insights you need.

How to unlock the full potential of CEOs and senior leaders, driving personal and professional growth. The key success principles: boosting self-esteem, enhancing strategic thinking, clarifying core values for better decision-making, mastering active listening, and leveraging the power of our choices.

Discover the power of mindfulness in leadership with the Focus, Notice, and Redirect method. This transformative technique strengthens your mental resilience, improves decision-making, and enhances your effectiveness as a leader.

Are we winning or succeeding? Many people may believe that these two concepts are one and the same, but there is a clear difference between them. Winning is often associated with competition, while succeeding focuses on personal growth and achieving one's goals.

Leaders can create a positive and productive work culture by adopting the "less pressure, more belief" mindset and focusing on internal factors that drive growth and success. This approach can help teams to become more resilient and adaptable.

Kyūdō, a Japanese martial art, teaches that success is achieved through "aims" - actions and habits that bring us closer to our goals. This mindset emphasizes the journey and the process of aiming towards a goal, rather than solely focusing on the end result. As a leader, this mindset can also motivate and inspire your team.

Learn to become a more compassionate leader by practising active listening, showing empathy, encouraging open communication, offering support and resources, and recognizing and rewarding good work. These tips can help create a positive and supportive work environment that fosters collaboration and productivity.

We often forget that fears are part of the universal human experience. They're normal, to some degree, even for leaders. The goal is to avoid compensating for them and, instead, identify and overcome them.

How to spot a poor listener. They are often easily distracted, fail to focus on the present, offer plenty of free advice, minimize the feelings of others, and are quick to fill any silence with their own ideas.

How can busy managers bring out the best in people? Nothing is as difficult as managing people in uncertain times. With these five steps, you can achieve peak performance within a rapidly changing competitive environment.

What would it be like to release the "I" from your conversations? What might you see and experience? Often our "I" gets in the way both for ourselves and those around us.

Are you working for a perfectionistic leader? Here's a tip: submissiveness is not the answer. Here are seven tips to get your relationship on the right track.

As a leader, your job is to help people learn and improve. Giving feedback is a blunt tool, at best, for that task. Your well-intentioned feedback will only create resistance or compliance. You won't free up the potential of your people or get the results you want.

Self-aware listeners facilitate rapport with sustained presence, going beyond momentary empathy, similar to mindfulness practice. Improve your listening skills and recognise what can get in the way.

Perfectionistic leaders frustrate their people, burden them with extreme expectations and cause resentment. Fortunately, there are ways to understand and deal with perfectionism while maintaining excellence and productivity.

How can busy managers bring out the best in people? Nothing is as complex as managing people in uncertain times.

These five areas of focus can help you avoid fear-based management practices. And, enable you to creatively manage for growth.