"If you can't see a problem, you can't fix a problem." Join us as we explore the intricate topic of intersectionality in the workplace with our handy guide.

Join us as we look at succession planning, what it means, the benefits & how you can implement it in your organisation.

In today's relentlessly shifting job market, the old-school idea of following a straight career path is fast becoming outdated. It's no longer about hopping from one company to another to climb the ladder.

Enter internal mobility – a new trend that’s shaking things up. This unique approach acknowledges the importance of tapping into the talent and resources already within an organisation to boost personal growth and supercharge productivity.

In this blog post, we'll dive into the exciting realm of internal mobility, uncovering what it means, its perks, and some cool strategies to make it happen. So, let's get to it!

The iron fist. We’ve all witnessed it.

Be it history, fiction or everyday life, tyrants are truly fascinating creatures. That is until you have to work for one…

But of course, there’s a name for that style of leadership – and it’s known as autocratic. But what exactly does that mean? And are autocratic leaders truly evil in every form?

It goes without saying that we all want to be treated equally and be given the same opportunities. Although when you take a look at the real world, especially the world of business, that sentiment doesn’t seem quite so universal.

So what’s the holdup?! Why aren’t businesses still doing the bare minimum? There are no excuses whatsoever (as you’re about to see) for why workplaces should be bereft of gender diversity.

But before we take a look at the benefits of gender diversity in the workplace (backed up with stats and research), let’s make sure we’re all on the same page…

The term ‘coaching leadership’ does feel like a pleonasm – “the use of more words than are needed to express a meaning” (learn something every day). It is, in fact, a different concept from coaching, albeit very similar.

So let’s take a look at what coaching leadership means, its characteristics, history and some examples. And, of course, whether it’s worth your time.

More and more generations are working together than ever before. Why might you ask? Well people are living longer, social generations are getting shorter, and the retirement age is depressingly ever-increasing.

It’s now down to today’s leaders – no matter their own generation – to match the varying expectations of these 4 generations to create workforces that are inclusive to all ages.

Is feedforward a new buzzword that’s more buzz than word? Or is it an entirely new way to handle and give effective feedback?

Join us as we explore what exactly feedforward is, look at some examples and let it battle it out with its sworn enemy – feedback.

Once you get past the quick lesson in French, understanding the laissez-faire leadership style is a walk in the park. Or should I say “promenade dans le parc”?

In any case, let’s explore what exactly laissez-faire leadership means, its defining characteristics, a little history lesson, some examples, and the pros and cons.

One of the things we can take solace in during these not-so-happy times is that – generationally – we’re taking less s#!t from our jobs.

There was once a time when things such as weekends off and working less than 8 hours a day was considered crazy talk.

But as we head further into the 21st century, the next big business challenges will be cutting out the toxicity that is still rife in our day-to-day work life.

There is a dizzying number of ways you can lead your business. And over the years, people who have studied nothing but leadership theory have started putting handy labels on all of them.

While there are an infinite ways to approach leadership, here are the styles we’ll be looking at: Charismatic, Transformational, Transactional, Laissez-faire, Autocratic, Pacesetting and Coaching.

So, join me as I explore 7 different leadership styles from a business point of view, and what industries they work best in.

Have you ever had a boss that compelled you to do the work through sheer personality alone? Then you might have been under the spell of a charismatic leader.

In this article, we take a deep dive into the charismatic leadership style, looking at its characteristics, history of how the theory was developed and its pros and cons.

We’re at an age now where four different generations find themselves working together (Baby Boomers, Gen X, Millennials, and Gen Z). This generational gap can be tough to bridge, but the answer may lie in reverse mentoring.

So, join us as we explore the topic of reverse mentoring, including what it means, where the idea came from, and tips for creating your own reverse mentoring programme.

Working in a virtual environment during “interesting times” has led to an abundance of employees burning out.

Sometimes, it’s even tough figuring out you’re going through burnout as you may end up blaming it on unrelated health factors, or just think you’re down with the flu.

But you might be wrong, an astounding two-thirds of full-time employees say they have experienced burnout at some point in their careers. With 3.32 billion workers worldwide, that amount of burnout is staggering, to say the least.

In this article, we look at the common signs of work burnout and tips for both employees and leaders on how you can avoid it getting out of hand.

British politics didn’t used to be this newsworthy. Instead of the Prime Minister being in every other headline, they’d usually be doing their job - leading the country.

So, while the Conservative party begins its process of deciding the future leader of the United Kingdom, let’s look to past leaders. So, join us as we dive into the leadership styles of previous Prime Ministers.

Transactional leadership theory, AKA transactional management, is a style of leadership where managers rely on rewards and punishments to motivate their workers.

In order for this to work, workers must closely adhere to their leader’s instructions, and be closely monitored to ensure they perform optimally.

What is transformational leadership? Style or substance?

Is it the key to effective leadership, or just plain schmaltzy corporate speak? Transformational leadership is no doubt something you’ve heard about before.

It’s one of those buzz words that gets brought out whenever a company goes through tremendous growth caused by a particular leader. But what even is transformational leadership, and does it deserve the hype?

Show of hands: how many of you have a list of dream goals or experiences or achievements that you crave in your life? Maybe it’s an actual list, maybe it’s the stuff of your daydreaming and procrastination at your desk. Finding true love? Lying on a beach in the Seychelles? Making a million? Don’t get me wrong, I love a bucket list. But the danger comes when you are forever envisioning these items – like a carrot on a stick – as the things that will make you happy.

It just won’t let up. From leadership transitions and restructurings to mergers and acquisitions, to regulatory changes, to new working models, to new roles and new skills required to fill them, there is constant unrest in the workforce. However, according to one survey of more than half a million U.S. employees, almost one-third don’t understand why these changes are happening. That creates friction, fear and resistance.

Not simply among employees – but among leadership and HR teams too. This is no longer an option. The sustainability of your workforce depends on you bridging these gaps in understanding, and moving past these fears. All this fear, confusion, loss of confidence and butting heads – that’s how mistakes happen, how you lose creative sparks, lose sight of the bigger picture, and lose your mojo in general.

Imposter syndrome has levelled up. And leaders are struggling.

Hybrid offices are breeding grounds for imposter syndrome. All too often, leaders have not been equipped with the right skills and emotional intelligence to manage different experiences, emotions, skillsets, and values, all trying to work together, but now under countless roofs.

If you’re not already familiar with imposter syndrome, it’s the persistent inability to believe that your own success is deserved or has been achieved legitimately because of your own efforts or skills. It’s more than fear of failure. It arises when we don’t feel capable. Have you ever been in a room of hugely talented people and felt like the one who shouldn’t be there? It’s that.