Coaching & mentoring

7 Minutes

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We spend billions on leadership development – so why are employees still stressed?

Laura Ashley-Timms 8 October 2024

Changing how people are managed is critical for improving employee wellbeing and increasing workplace engagement. Dominic Ashley-Timms and Laura Ashley-Timms share the strategies that can make a real difference According to […]...

6 Minutes

Coaching & mentoring Delivering learning & training Features For experienced L&D professionals For freelancers, consultants & small businesses For HR For L&D managers For new to L&D For people managers For senior L&D

Regulation in the coaching industry: Navigating the path to professionalism

Andy Chandler 3 September 2024

The rapid expansion of the UK coaching industry has raised questions about quality and oversight. Andy Chandler explores whether regulation is the solution to maintaining professionalism in this growing field […]...

7 Minutes

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How is AI affecting employee learning and development?

Jo Cook 20 August 2024

Is AI the silver bullet for L&D? How can we take advantage and remain human? In this feature, Jo Cook looks at the evidence and shares her perspective The use […]...

6 Minutes

Coaching & mentoring Features For experienced L&D professionals For freelancers, consultants & small businesses For HR For L&D managers For people managers For senior L&D Leadership

What is executive coaching and how does it differ?

Zoé Lewis 6 August 2024

Executive coaching is more than one-to-one support; it’s a game-changer that drives real business impact. Zoé Lewis explains The phrase ‘coaching’ is used to describe a broad spectrum of services. […]...

5 Minutes

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How to build an Olympic-level workplace with athlete-inspired training

Rico Wyder 26 July 2024

Unlock peak performance with stretch assignments, diverse training methods and data-driven insights for your teams. Discover how with Rico Wyder When they parade along the River Seine for the opening ceremony […]...

4 Minutes

Coaching & mentoring Communication Culture For people managers Opinion Teams Wellbeing

Leading with empathy: Managing mistakes in the workplace

Ravinder Tulsiani 22 July 2024

Encouraging communication around gaffes and oversights, with empathy and continuous improvement, is the leadership superpower says Ravinder Tulsiani Mistakes are inevitable in any organisation. They can range from minor errors […]...

3 Minutes

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Tayloring learning: The supervision superpower

Daniel Taylor 8 July 2024

Feeling stuck and need a hero? Coach supervisors provide support and guidance to overcome challenges – capes are optional, writes Daniel Taylor Picture the scene: you’re facing a challenge, unsure […]...

5 Minutes

Artificial Intelligence (AI) Coaching & mentoring Features For experienced L&D professionals For freelancers, consultants & small businesses For HR For L&D managers For new to L&D For people managers For senior L&D

Best of both worlds: Leveraging AI and humans for coaching at scale

Andy Chandler 2 July 2024

The future of coaching rests with those who can successfully blend artificial and human intelligence. Andy Chandler and Sam Isaacson explain For several years now, the demand for coaching within organisations […]...

5 Minutes

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Fostering connection: The antidote to workplace loneliness

Thom Dennis 26 June 2024

A lack of connection at work has impact both for the organisation and the individual. Thom Dennis explores this and shares ways to improve A paradox has emerged in today’s […]...

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How does your business know that its coaching and mentoring investment is fit for purpose?

Diane Newell 18 June 2024

Unlock the potential of coaching and mentoring with this checklist of insights and actionable steps from Diane Newell Coaching and mentoring can be powerful tools for developing a strong leadership […]...