After a two-week break that coincided with the end of the Australian Financial Year and the school holidays, I took time to reflect on several areas in my life. It seemed like a good time to do this. I find that six months into the year and taking the time to do a quick stocktake … Read more
This week we explore a timeless model and a tool underutilised in leadership and self-development circles. The JOHARI Window (named by joining the first two names of American psychologists Joseph Luft and Harry Ingham, who developed the model in 1955) is a fantastic self-exploration model to help you see how you perceive yourself and how … Read more
This week is International Coaching Week (May 8-14), and it got me thinking about the benefits of coaching, and why I love coaching both as a receiver and a provider. When I joined IBM almost 24 years ago, coaching was emerging as a requirement for managers, and IBM invested significantly in teaching managers coaching skills. … Read more
A friend asked me for some tips on hiring a coach for one-on-one coaching. Knowing that I have experience in this space, she thought I might have a view on what to look for in a coach. Not surprisingly, I do! It takes a bit of effort to hire a coach and to have a … Read more
In late 2018, I took an opportunity to step out of the corporate world and start a business. Many of my colleagues thought I was either crazy or lucky. I preferred the lucky version. The timing felt right to do my own thing; work with interesting people, doing interesting things with interesting impact. Something more … Read more