How present do you tend to be?  In the moment, living in the now or distracted and somewhere else? Are you somebody perhaps that is fixated on past events (Memory-Driven) spending a lot of your [...]

So, how would you consider your relationship with ‘failure’? Is it one of embarrassment and shame? To be avoided at all costs or is it something far more positive than that? You might recall that [...]

Most individuals, teams and organisations gravitate towards staying in their comfort zones. Sure why not? It’s easier, it’s non-confrontational, its…safe! But that’s why most individuals, teams and organisations are average in terms of their level [...]

Do you have dreams?  In truth, most of us do and aspire to be more than we are today.  But in order to make progress in fulfilling these dreams, goal setting is crucial. Goal setting [...]

Long before I formally studied leadership, coaching and performance, as a sports obsessed child I would instinctively break down the different components of my game each week and carry out a self-assessment after each match. [...]

It is very apparent that many people are struggling at present with the stream of constant bad news and the daily uncertainty as to how things are going to unfold. Over the last few days, [...]

Here are 10 things that are holding you back!  Take action on these and develop the good habits necessary for success. 1. Complaining too much The moment that we complain and view ourselves as being [...]

Practice makes perfect, or so they say. However, this statement can only be considered true if you are practicing in the right way. In order to learn how to perform under real pressure, regular practice [...]

Nowhere else is there such an emphasis on performance than the world of sports. Here, I provide some useful tips for all teams regardless of the particular sport that they are involved in.  Let me [...]

All too often we set off into the new year with a list of goals that are long forgotten by the time March rolls around. Lets make 2020 a little different by setting goals that [...]

Leaders are oftentimes focused exclusively on organisational objectives and performance. However, what many fail to understand is that both the attainment of these objectives and performance are reliant on genuine internal commitment. External performance is [...]

If your team is operating exactly the same way that it did three to five years ago then there is a problem and a significant one at that. Yes, contemplating change can sometimes feel a [...]

How has your experience of team meetings been?  Good, bad or somewhere in between? We have all unfortunately sat through meetings that seemed as if they would never end! Hopefully, you have also had more [...]

High performance teams are obsessive about continuous improvement. Of course they achieve great results, but those positive outcomes are a by-product of their striving to do everyday things better again and again with a high [...]

With the ever increasing pace and complexity of work, today's leaders have come to realise that they cannot 'do it all themselves'. More than ever it is necessary to surround oneself with a diverse, skilled [...]

Communication can either make or break a leader.  Here I provide three pillars of communication for effective high performance leadership. Listening is a priority Truly listening demonstrates that you value the opinion of others at [...]

So, what is a coaching approach to management? Today, employees look for managers that empower and enable them to generate their own solutions.  Someone who is genuinely interested, wanting to see them develop and grow.  [...]

A team exhibiting poor performance is one that requires urgent attention.  Below is an effective short-term response to help refocus and rework a dysfunctional team. The 3Ws Process for Teams - The Quick Rework 1. [...]

So, what is it that separates high performance from individuals that are considered merely ‘competent’ in their roles? How do some individuals end up being recognised as exceptional leaders in their specific field while others [...]

Everyone would like a vibrant life truly filled with meaning and purpose.  To live a life less ordinary. But can you honestly say 'yes, this is me'? Or perhaps, you find life slipping by underpinned [...]

If you are fortunate enough to already hold a leadership position then you should be aware that remaining stationary in terms of your own development is not an option! A key feature for successful leaders [...]

  Goal setting is a central component of individual, team and organisational performance. Depite this, oftentimes attempts can be half hearted or the approach adopted completely outdated. Below, I am providing you with a simple [...]

  1. Easing into your day. Instead focus on your most important and/or challenging task first. 2. Ignoring your health. How can you possibly perform to your optimum level if you are neglecting your physical [...]

  Very few individuals can honestly say that they are fulfilling their potential and working consistently to the level that they are truly capable of.  If you are one of these professionals, then consider these [...]

  So many of us dedicate years trying to achieve the goals and objectives of others. Concentrating and striving to satisfy the needs of our colleagues, family and friends for example but oftentimes fundamentally dissatisfied [...]