In the world we live and work in we are bombarded by distractions. The constant pull of the mobile phone, the demands of a busy, sometimes challenging career, the juggling of personal and social responsibilities. It can be difficult to pay attention to just one person or task. Indeed, multi-tasking is often celebrated as a superpower. But…

I have to admit that before I trained as a coach I didn’t given the art of listening much thought. As a leader I intuitively knew that it was important in how I showed up but I was undoubtedly guilty of not listening well in many work and social situations. Training as a coach has…

How do we ask questions so that we get the information that we want without upsetting the person who is being asked? That is something that I have been pondering on for some time now. As a leader in a senior position., I always hoped that I created a safe space for people to learn…

Retirement is a significant life event. One that can inspire feelings of delight or dread. Often a mixture of both. It is an event we work and plan for particularly around our financial decisions. But it may not be an easy transition as my own personal experience demonstrates.  I’ve coached a number of clients who…

I do consider I have been a leader for a long time because you can lead from anywhere in the pack. I started my nurse training in 1974 in Glasgow so a big move for me from the country where I was the youngest inhabitant of a village with fifty-six residents. I was the first…

As a former midwifery leader (now retired), I have been reflecting on my leadership career and how I got there. Many moons ago, when I was a student nurse and midwife, I had no idea how important leadership was to me. We were not taught about leadership as part of our course, but I do…