Category Coaching & mentoring

Does reaching the top of the corporate ladder really bring happiness in 2026?

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Rochelle Trow argues that today’s senior roles sit at the centre of global turbulence, where pressure rarely eases and success no longer guarantees fulfilment. Drawing on research from WEF, Gallup and Deloitte, she explores cognitive load, organisational strain and why…

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Starving for questions in the age of instant answers

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Gargi Bhatt explores why disciplined questioning is making a comeback as work gets more complex and AI makes quick answers effortless. Drawing on Socratic dialogues, coaching and action learning, she shows how inquiry strengthens critical thinking, surfaces assumptions and builds…

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How coaches can use AI in practice without becoming “prompt jockeys”

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AI can be genuinely useful in coaching, but only when it serves the craft, not the other way round. The goal is not to turn coaches into people who spend their days iterating prompts. It is to help them do…

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Should we be buying AI coaching in 2026, or stick with human?  

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AI coaching tools are everywhere, promising scale, savings and 24/7 support. But should HR really be buying them, or sticking with human coaches? As organisations plan for 2026, the real question is how to blend both wisely. Jonathan Passmore explores…

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Training for every brain: How inclusive learning unlocks performance

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As more employees identify as neurodivergent, traditional workplace training is falling short. Eleanor Hecks explores inclusive, strengths-based learning design, mentorship and leadership behaviours that unlock talent, boost engagement and deliver measurable business impact for organisations. This is about seeking sustainable…

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Top 5 trends shaping the future of career coaching

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Jenny Booth shares insights from over two decades in careers guidance and calls for a shift toward much more inclusive, flexible, and strengths-based support for neurodivergent young people. She explores the growing role of families, digital tools, and purpose-led planning…

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Performance is human: Building a modern people strategy in the age of AI 

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As AI continues its massive transformation of the workplace, performance management must evolve too. Sidonie Viala shares how 360Learning has moved beyond rigid metrics to embrace coaching, autonomy and real-time learning. By prioritising people over process, the company is building…

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Too busy to think: Why clarity, influence and inspiration begin with intention

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Sue Stockdale explores why thinking time is so critical for effective leadership. When leaders slow down, clarity returns, influence grows, and energy builds. This insightful piece shares practical ways to reclaim space for reflection, helping leaders shift from reactive to…

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Trust, talent and the tightrope of skip-level leadership

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Srideep Sarkar explores the complex, often overlooked role of skip-level managers. Far from being passive observers, they must balance influence with restraint, strategy with empathy. From avoiding the saviour complex to nurturing talent indirectly, this is a guide to leading…

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Beyond skills: How Baringa built a coaching-powered leadership culture

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Lee Robertson explores how a consultancy invested in coaching for a core leadership capability, transforming culture, performance and progression. Their collaboration with the AoEC helped embed everyday coaching, reshaping how leaders engage, empower and grow talent. The result? A more…

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