Dear Clients, Colleagues, Friends, and Family, As the year 2013 draws to a close, we are taking the time to reflect on its highlights and challenges. It has been a year full of learning, change, and joy. Inspired Executives has two Managing Partners now, issued an eBook on change management, and immersed in more coaching-relevant [...]
Attitude matters and perception creates reality. Read more (PDF)
At the beginning of a New Year, we are presented with another opportunity to get things “right”. It is entirely up to you what you define as your personal criteria for success. Neuroscientists have proven that multi-tasking is an illusion; and time to achieve what you desire is limited (365 days, 8,760 hours, 525,600 minutes [...]
Last week, around 80 fellow coaches attended the regional ICF conference. Key topic was utilizing diagnostic and psychometric tools in the coaching process; their range of use, limitations and opportunities. In general, diagnostic tools provide you with an idea of your preferences in terms of energy, behavior, communication, leadership, etc. They enhance reflection and introspection, [...]
Dear all, In 1897, eight-year old Virginia, daughter of Dr. and Mrs. Philip F. O’Hanlon wrote a letter to The Sun inquiring if there was a Santa Claus. Francis P. Church, an associate writer, never thought that his answer to Virginia would become the most widely read editorial article ever written; it has been reproduced [...]
Could your negative thoughts be hindering your company's success? Here's how good and bad enery affects your organisation's bottom line. Read more (PDF)
No doubt you’ve experienced at least one of the following situations during your career: The announcement of a new Board member or a change in organizational structure A new IT system or software upgrade A company merger or the decision to outsource operations to a low-cost region An office move or a new player on [...]
What makes teams that are continuously and consistently high-performing unique? Is there a secret ingredient that makes them click? How can executives support and accelerate this process? In order to be successful, every team needs a common goal that is known, understood and accepted by all members, each feeling individually responsible for its accomplishment. In their [...]
The Executive Challenge: Channeling Energy for Inspirational Leadership In these times of fast-moving change and troubled economies, company executives are increasingly challenged to find new and effective ways of energizing and engaging their employees. Inspirational leadership continues to be one of the most valuable skills required by today’s corporate leaders. Leading is a conscious [...]
Picture this scenario: You are global head of a sales force in the financial industry, confronted with the decision as to whom to promote to the next level. You’re feeling very ambivalent about one particular candidate: He has generated the highest revenues, been very successful in pitching for new business and contributed tremendously to the [...]