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My 9-year old son knows everything. At least, he thinks he does. Arguably he is an intelligent youngster. But he has an annoying habit of finishing my sentences. Example: I would say “I think we can play some…” and he will finish with “Xbox?” “No,” I would seethe. “Chess. I was going to say chess!” […]
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When having discussions on “what we need to bury in order to move forward, the icon of a headstone is valuable. And it is easy to draw. I have used it in discussions on mortality for an insurance company; what in their leadership behaviours is causing employees to disengage; and how to decrease refugee mortality […]
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When I started out with graphic recording, I worried about how to plan for recording a session or a talk when you have no idea what to expect. With patience and practise things do get easier – but there are a couple of rules and tips that I’d like to share with you. 1. Start […]
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The concept of an iceberg is usually used to indicate what we see (above the water) and what we don’t see (below the water). This metaphor can be used in connection with culture and beliefs – the behaviours above the water that we can identify and recognise, and the beliefs and assumptions that are difficult […]
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First published on www.talenttalks.net in Dec 2017. Coaching can add tremendous value to employees’ learning and performance. Being in charge of coaching in your organisation is a rewarding but challenging role. Getting it right depends on ensuring that your coaches have the support that they need to add that value. It also provides a way […]
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I have had an interesting coaching discussion with a client a while ago. This person was fairly young and inexperienced, but eager to make her mark and add value to her team. As part of a team effectiveness exercise, all team members did their Colour Insights profiles to get an idea of what their preferences […]
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The Icon Library Using pictures is a powerful way to increase engagement in meetings, learning sessions and strategic planning workshops. This series of short videos will teach you how to draw simple icons that are used often in these type of sessions. Build up your visual resources with our Icon Library. Learn how to draw […]
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I’d like to share a story about a coaching conversation I had with a client a couple of months ago. This person had just joined a private company after working in the public sector for a number of years. During our coaching session, she revealed that her development goal was to be able to make […]
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