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How to support your employees through a cycle of change
Supporting your employees through a cycle of change isn't easy. In 1969, psychiatrist Elisabeth Kübler-Ross wrote about the five stages of grief in her book “On Death and Dying.” Since then, the Kübler-Ross model has been applied in much wider contexts where change is...
Mentorship and Sponsorship: The Power of Female Role Models
Mentorship and sponsorship can play crucial roles in empowering women in the workplace. They are distinct but complementary forms of support that help women overcome barriers, advance their careers and achieve professional goals. The combined impact of mentorship and...
Women in Leadership: Breaking Barriers and Driving Change
Women have made considerable progress into middle management roles. But women in leadership is still an underrepresented category. This glass ceiling is perpetuated by systemic biases, stereotypes and limited opportunities for mentorship. To break this barrier,...
Developing Emotional Intelligence Through Executive Coaching
Developing emotional intelligence (EI) through executive coaching is a powerful approach to enhance leadership effectiveness, interpersonal skills and overall professional growth. But what is EI? In essence, it’s the ability to understand, manage and influence both...
6 Traits of a Successful Non-Executive Director
Are you looking for a non-executive director role? NEDs play a pivotal part in modern corporate governance, contributing their expertise, insights and independent perspectives to guide organisations toward success. In an era of complex business landscapes and...
5 Reasons Outplacement Support is Vital in Redundancies
Companies use a variety of methods to limit the impact of redundancies on their employees and their business. Very few sectors are immune from having to enforce cutbacks, but there are ways that forward-thinking businesses can make an immediate and sustained...
5 Reasons Why An Executive Coach Is A Sound Investment
Hiring an executive coach is an investment - and it’s one that’s well worth it. Providing personalised support, objective feedback and expert guidance, an executive coach empowers leaders to develop their strengths, propelling them - and the organisation - to new...
The Value of Employee Happiness in the Workplace
At the end of September, companies all over the world will be celebrating International Week of Happiness at Work. These five days are dedicated to raising awareness about the importance of employee happiness and how it benefits not just team morale, but also...
Essential Elements of a Standout Resume
You’ve just seen a posting for a job opportunity. You know you would be great for the role, so you upload your CV and apply. But then you get an email saying your application isn’t being taken further - or, worse than that, you never hear anything at all. Does this...
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