Leadership

Why and how smart leaders make time and space for deep thinking

September 20, 2026 Hayley

In coaching sessions, a recurring theme for executives is the need for dedicated thinking time outside of coaching. Coaches aim to cultivate self-coaching skills in leaders to ensure continued growth post-coaching relationship. This article explores the significance of creating space for deep, strategic thinking rather than being engulfed in busyness. It presents questions to guide leaders in establishing their best thinking times, environments, and methods, ultimately enhancing their effectiveness and impact as leaders while fostering a culture of proactive thinking.

Successful change communication [podcast summary]

August 27, 2026 Hayley

Episode eight of my podcast saw Rachel Miller join as my guest expert. Rachel is one of the UK’s (if not the world’s) leading experts

How to support your team when there is lots of change [podcast summary]

August 4, 2026 Hayley

In episode six of my podcast, organizational change expert Ann-Marie Barlow shared her insights on managing change in the digital age. Key points included the importance of embracing uncertainty as a manager and understanding the fears that drive resistance to change. Effective managers act as facilitators, guiding their teams through transitions and being mindful of their emotional responses. While Barlow typically avoids frameworks, she endorsed William Bridges’ Managing Transitions model for its clarity in navigating change.

Practical strategies to help you and your team during change [podcast summary]

July 20, 2026 Hayley

Episode five is a solo episode where I share some of the strategies I’ve used to help managers during change. Here are the following standout

How to get comfortable with uncertainty and not knowing as a leader

June 15, 2026 Hayley

Many managers feel pressured to have all the answers, creating an exhausting culture of overreliance on them. This can hinder team self-sufficiency and drive burnout. Embracing humility and admitting uncertainty can strengthen teams, fostering innovation and problem-solving. Five practical strategies for leaders include maintaining a “Things I don’t know” notebook, encouraging team discussions about unknowns, asking meaningful questions, reversing hierarchical structures for better expertise access, and modeling openness by saying “I don’t know.” These approaches can lead to healthier, more productive work environments.

4 wellbeing frameworks all managers should know

March 8, 2026 Hayley

Managers significantly influence their team’s motivation and well-being. Emotional intelligence is crucial for leaders to combat presenteeism. Effective recovery from work involves strategies like psychological detachment and relaxation activities. Various wellbeing frameworks, including PERMA and the DRAMMA model, offer insights for fostering both individual and team well-being in professional settings.

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