Intriguing Group Dynamics (2)

How to work with groups and teams so that they don’t get caught up in unproductive unconscious group dynamics.

Teams and GroupsLinda Aspey24 April 2018teams, team, groupdynamics, groups, group

Intriguing Group Dynamics (3)

Last piece on how to work with groups and teams so that they don’t get caught up in unproductive unconscious group dynamics.

Teams and GroupsLinda Aspey22 April 2018teams, team, groupdynamics, groups, group

Is "Cruel to be Kind" Valid in Coaching?

Some people think their coach should be “challenging”, yet rarely does it help clients to think for themselves.

CoachingLinda Aspey23 March 2018coaching, thinking, leadership, growth, independent thinking, brainpower

Five Big Gains from Coaching and OD Supervision

Those who haven't experienced professional supervision may have a vague idea that it’s important for “good practice”, yet are unsure about what they will personally get from it.

SupervisionLinda Aspey19 January 2018Supervision, CPD, Accreditation

I’m A Leader – I Don’t Have Time To Coach!

If you want to keep your people and organisation at the peak of the game, ongoing learning is key. And one of the best ways to do this is through coaching - so how do you make the time?

LeadershipLinda Aspey15 November 2017coaching, leadership, coaching skills

“The Spectrum of Independence” in Coaching

Questions have their place in coaching but how do we question without continually directing the client to where we think they should go in their thinking? A “spectrum” mindset can help!

Best Books For New Managers and Leaders

Four books we would recommend to all new people managers and leaders.

Learning & New ThinkingGuest User15 November 2017Coaching for LeadersReading, books, management, leadership

What Is The Thinking Environment?

An overview of the The Thinking Environment™, the unique and powerful framework for generative thinking developed by Nancy Kline.

Six Principles for Effective Meetings

Simple yet effective ways to ensure that the 1/3 – 2/3rds of a typical working day that’s spent in meetings is highly productive and satisfying for all.

Linda Aspey29 October 2017

Are You An Independent Thinker?

Do you have the confidence to draw on your own innate intelligence and depend on your own judgement, having your own views and values to guide you, rather than someone else's?

Learning & New ThinkingLinda Aspey29 June 2017independent thinking, thinking, brainpower

You Don't Always Need Data to Validate Your Culture Change Efforts

You can instead you go looking at how people are behaving together; you'll soon see the early signs that your efforts are paying off.

Learning & New ThinkingLinda Aspey14 November 2016independent thinking, thinking, culture, engagement, change

Coaching Supervision - Who is the Expert in the Room?

We don't need experts if we want to become good at thinking for ourselves. We need our supervisors to have the expertise to develop our expertise.

Intentional Leadership

You may have the 'right genes' to lead but these alone won't make you a leader. You have to work at developing you, consciously and intentionally

LeadershipLinda Aspey1 September 2015teams, feedback, management, communication, CPD, independent thinking, thinking, motivation

A Goal Setting Model Without An Acronym!

Goals are rarely as simple as they sound in a neat acronym such as SMART. Because to achieve goals we need to consider a much wider number of factors. Here’s a new way to look at goal setting.

360 Feedback? Naturally.

We all have a part to play in building a feedback culture. Here are 9 things to consider when you're the one who's invited to give 360 feedback:

Linda Aspey3 August 2015feedback, 360 feedback, people development, people management, culture

Six Tips for Making Coaching Work For You

Professional leadership or executive coaches help you to grow your self-knowledge, your strengths, your capacity to take on responsibility and your ability to manage change. Here’s how to make it work for you.

CoachingLinda Aspey14 July 2015coach, thinking, mentoring

Time to Think About Productive Teleconferencing

Some simple yet effective principles to transform virtual meetings.

Using Six Coaching Principles for Inspirational Induction

Even with limited time available, these coaching principles can transform induction events into a positive experience that generates energy and inspires people right at the start.

CoachingLinda Aspey23 November 2014Induction, Onboarding, independent thinking, thinking, brainpower

Ten Ways to Develop Your Personal Presence

People with “presence” tend to be better at influencing, at forming relationships, at being remembered – some people have it naturally and yet it can be learned. Here’s how.

LeadershipLinda Aspey21 November 2014Presence, Presentation, Charisma, leadership