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The subtle art of miscommunication

I was recently introduced to the work of Finnish researcher Osmo Wiio and how relevant it is to the global events of today.

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Coaching versus mentoring: an outcomes perspective

Clarifying the differences between coaching and mentoring is difficult, nor least because it is highly contextual. Almost every difference proposed has a counter explanation.

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Climate Coaching Action Day – March 5th

What can you, as a coach, do for the planet today? One of the most damaging myths about coaching is that it is completely non-directive (in spite of its origins in very directive tutoring). Every time a coach chooses to ask or not ask a question, they have just influenced the conversation. And our research...

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How team narratives shape team behaviour

Our understanding of behaviour in teams has been informed significantly by research into family dynamics. While teams are not families (though a family can act like a team), they have similar interactions, shared perspectives and allegiances. Among the most important of these are shared narratives. Studies carried out by Marshall Duke at Emory University found (more…)

Changing the debate on neurodivergence

I was pointed to a fascinating book at an EMCC webinar on supervision and neurodivergence. We’re all neurodiverse by Sonny Jane Wise explores the modern history of neurological difference in society. Its starting point is that neurodiversity is the norm. Neurodivergence describes behaviours or traits that do not conform to a cultural norm – yet cultural norms are social conveniences that have no scientific basis. 

Challenging times for Human Resources

I was pointed to a fascinating book at an EMCC webinar on supervision and neurodivergence. We’re all neurodiverse by Sonny Jane Wise explores the modern history of neurological difference in society. Its starting point is that neurodiversity is the norm. Neurodivergence describes behaviours or traits that do not conform to a cultural norm – yet cultural norms are social conveniences that have no scientific basis. 

We’re all neurodiverse

I was pointed to a fascinating book at an EMCC webinar on supervision and neurodivergence. We’re all neurodiverse by Sonny Jane Wise explores the modern history of neurological difference in society. Its starting point is that neurodiversity is the norm. Neurodivergence describes behaviours or traits that do not conform to a cultural norm – yet cultural norms are social conveniences that have no scientific basis. 

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Is AI creating two-tier coaching?

Coach-bots are becoming more and more sophisticated to the point where they can administer GROW model coaching at least as well as a human. In all fields of life, anything that relies on following a defined, predictable, repeatable process can be reduced to algorithms.

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12 habits of a Toxic Mentor

The following are all examples of behaviours by mentors gathered over many workshops, where participants in mentoring have shared their best and worst experiences. These below are the top ten worst. As a mentor ask yourself: Could I be guilty of any of these? Copyright – David Clutterbuck...

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Work-life balance and employee well-being are systems issues

The potential is high for hybrid working to enable people to have more fulfilled, more productive lives replete with accomplishments and fulfilment in terms of both work and personal life. The practice frequently misses the mark. Commuting may have been a pain, but it provided valuable mental down time. Working from home can easily become working longer and not being able to switch off. Without rigorous planning and discipline, we can end up with less exercise and more stress.