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Ruth When I asked for a coaching volunteer at the recent “Naked Coach” London Business Forum, 2 ½ month old Ruth volunteered without hesitation! As Ruth Slept! We were given the opportunity to consider Choice… and our Choice to make the change in our lives… to fulfil the promise we had in those first few…… Continue Reading
RATHER like the queue at a bus stop – there comes a time when people want to get on. Of course, in life, there’s no need to climb aboard public transport to get yourself moving forward, rather, you can decide which direction to take and then set about doing it yourself. How? By first assessing…… Continue Reading
IN business, such as in sport, you need hod carriers as well as artists, stability in harness with skill, while caution should be allied to courage and creativity. Remember, as a team, you need to have a range of attributes to make business work and you should consider the objectives of the team and what…… Continue Reading
HELPING change young lives. There couldn’t really be a more powerful slogan than that and The Prince’s Trust is a youth charity that does just what it says on the tin. It is an organisation that motivates, encourages and gives confidence to those aged between 14 and 30 who have struggled at school, have been…… Continue Reading
THERE will always be a need for a coach – and before you ask, no I don’t mean a luxury 52-seater with tables and bathroom facilities. In business coaching is a one-to-one, on-the-job approach by managers and trainers to help people develop their skills and levels of competence. It can also involve group learning –…… Continue Reading
THE Legend of Bagger Vance. Anybody who hasn’t seen this film should see it. Today. Bagger Vance is a caddy who helped a golfer, Randolph Junuh, rediscover how to play golf after Junuh had ‘lost his game’. It is a film that is inspiring, endearing, thought-provoking, wonderful. It will make you laugh. It will make…… Continue Reading
EVER thought of getting into a writing career. Then start a blog. It can unlock your potential and demonstrate to publishers, who regularly scour the internet for untapped talent, that you have an original voice. You can gain advice from sites, such as www.problogger.net, where you can learn how to make money on your very…… Continue Reading
WORK on ownership, accountability and strengths. Hold a meeting and, as a team, agree that no one will ever say anything behind each other’s backs which they would not say to their faces. This is a given, and must be accepted on an emotional level. If everyone simply nods, they will not do it. If…… Continue Reading
IS your company the real deal? Is there an authenticity within its structure which nurtures trust, openness and integrity? Or are there barriers prohibiting the company’s participation in the areas that really matter – really matter – such as Corporate, Social and World responsibility? Naked Leader founder and Honorary Professor of Leadership at Warwick University…… Continue Reading
IT is not only in sport where people score goals. In offices and workplaces around Europe, objectives and targets – if you prefer – are being reached by those committed to making sure their business is forging ahead. The important point is that the people in your team understand what is expected of them. Each…… Continue Reading