Blog posts - Page 4 of 27

Leading GenZ – lessons by a GenX parent

June 30, 2022
/ leadership
/ By lucy barkas

Leading GenZ I love GenZ. As a GenX parent of GenZ kids I am so excited by the future that they will create. They are louder, more outspoken, more politically and globally aware than we ever were

The puzzle of team dynamics

The puzzle Teamwork is a puzzle that is constantly changing. Pieces move, grow, shrink, behaviours and attitudes evolve. It is easy to think a functioning team will remain so.In my experience

What kind of coach do you need today?

April 4, 2022
/ leadership
/ By lucy barkas

With so many people calling themselves a coach it is hard to know who to choose and why you even need one. Read on to learn more.

Humble or self-assured. Which leader is best?

January 20, 2022
/ leadership
/ By lucy barkas

Back in the day, the archetype of a great leader was bold, brave, confident, directing, in charge. Yet, here in the 21st century we hear that people thrive and perform better when they have a leader who

The best leadership examples this week

January 19, 2022
/ leadership
/ By lucy barkas

Leadership in practice What does a leader look like right now? (and always)I got out of covid jail last week and started catching up with clients, peers and colleagues. It was great to reconnect

Why I have fallen in love with coaching again

November 11, 2021
/ leadership
/ By lucy barkas

Pre pandemic I found myself doing less one to one coaching and more workshops, team coaching and development programmes for teams. I put so much energy into building this side of the business that I

The Great Resignation is the next big wake up call for leaders

October 19, 2021
/ leadership
/ By lucy barkas

I quit and I couldn't be happier: Jodie, 38, an insurance sales executive was telling me why she quit her job, without another lined up, and couldn't be happier. I had heard her story, or

Is a new kind of energy emerging into the workplace?

October 12, 2021
/ leadership
/ By lucy barkas

A human energy I have always been interested in why people behave the way they do. It led me to explore generational difference in the workplace. It drove my fascination with personality

We are award winners

September 7, 2021
/ leadership
/ By lucy barkas

Last Thursday we were awarded the Excellence in Professional Services Award at the HW Chamber of Commerce awards. And it is safe to say we are over the moon. Now we didn’t get to do an acceptance