Does name dropping really impress or turn people off?

At a conference recently, I sat listening to someone who might have been very interesting, but unfortunately, in the first two minutes he’d dropped so many names that he’d lost any credibility that he might have had. So, how many… Continue reading

The challenge of helping people to help themselves

Many of my friends and colleagues know that I have a strong interest in the prevention of drowning.  While this is less of a problem in the UK than it is in many other places, it remains a significant cause… Continue reading

Possibly the foremost CPD event in the Climate profession’s calendar…

How do you keep ahead when your whole discipline is evolving so fast? How do you get on in your career when the paradigms are shifting every month? How do you learn from others when everyone’s experience seems unique? If… Continue reading

Masters’ Level Leadership Course in Oxford – 18-20 April 2016

Are you an established leader in an organisation? Have you always promised yourself the chance to study for a postgraduate level qualification? Would you like to spend some time reflecting on your future and how to achieve even more? There… Continue reading

Positive psychology

For a decade or so, there has been a fairly dramatic shift in the way in which psychologists look at the human condition. For the last hundred years or more, they have based most of their understanding on our problems…… Continue reading

University of Oxford – Advanced Coaching Course – Autumn 2015

Key facts Type Weekly Classes Location Oxford & Reading Address Ewert House, Ewert Place, Oxford, OX2 7DD and London Road Campus, University of Reading, RG1 5AQ Dates Oxford – Wed 30 Sep to Wed 2 Dec 2015 Reading – Thu 1 Oct to Thu 3… Continue reading

The most motivated businesses are employee-owned – and we told you that 20yrs ago

Do you ever have that sense of deja vu when you see a piece of headline news? Well I’ve had one today. According to the Chartered Management Institute, “GROUND-BREAKING NEW RESEARCH FROM THE CMI REVEALS HOW MUCH GIVING OWNERSHIP TO… Continue reading

The role of LinkedIn in building your network

Among others, I work with senior executives looking for a new role. It often comes as a surprise to them to learn that almost across the board 80%+ of jobs are created for the individual rather than being conceived and… Continue reading