The Drama TriangleOne of the challenges that we face in our lives is that we can find ourselves entangled in emotional drama and conflict. Stephen Karpman call this The Drama Triangle. At the heart of it, is conflict involving three people. Read more
Coaching with intent and empathyEffective coaching is based on a non-directive approach. The idea is to draw out solutions from the coachee through enquiry, suggestion and challenge. Read more
Who’s that in the mirror?We are often afraid to seek feedback. It is a normal human reaction. It may hurt or make us reflect negatively. But if we are receptive to learning and developing, then feedback (whether in our work or in our personal… Read more
How do we change over time?One of the questions I’m asked is whether the GC Index can change over time. The answer is yes it can! My initial GC Index scores in 2019 showed a strong proclivity for a Polisher – my score was 10.… Read more
In my team I trustWorking with individuals is powerful and liberating for the individual but within any organisation relationships are key, so working with teams can be far reaching and far more impactful. Read more
Change and the ability to adaptA theme that crops up in all my work is how do we adapt to change? In the ways we work? Or the ways we relate to other people? In the way we think and listen? The list is potentially… Read more
GC Index and TeamsThe GC Index is very powerful in a team context. Here are two examples of issues it can highlight for both the team and the team leader. Read more
It’s About You…Two nights ago I went to my first Hot Yoga Basics session from before the lockdown. It was gruelling towards the end and that night I slept really well and felt great yesterday morning. I find yoga a time to… Read more
Agile LeadershipI have recently come across the Savannah Group and they produce some thought provoking material and it got me thinking whether 'leadership agility' (see the article) is just another business phrase or something that has real significance. Well it does.… Read more