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“As a coach I’ve blossomed”
26th April 2022 by Lee Robertson
Lucy Day is an accredited executive coach and International Coaching Federation Associate Certified Coach. Coming from a background in service…
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Survey shows professional qualifications are worth the effort
26th April 2022 by Lee Robertson
A survey conducted by CoursesOnline has found that over two thirds of people (67 per cent) think that professional qualifications…
Book Review
Book review – The Art of Enough by Becky Hall
11th March 2022 by Lee Robertson
Why are we out of balance in so many areas of our lives? How can we find a way of…
Article
A third of employees only have performance conversations once a year
21st March 2022 by Lee Robertson
The Performance Management Report 2022 shows that people performance and development strategies are still out of kilter with the needs…
Article
Auditors warn against ‘organisational culture crisis’ in UK businesses
21st March 2022 by Lee Robertson
The Chartered Institute of Internal Auditors (CIIA) is urging boards to ‘get a grip’ on unhealthy corporate cultures in response…
Interview
“The biggest benefits come from really deeply involving yourself”
21st March 2022 by Lee Robertson
Kerry Freeman has worked in human resources for over twenty years. After working as head of culture at RBS where…
Interview
“I’d prioritise this coaching training over any other kind of professional qualification”
22nd February 2022 by Lee Robertson
Describing herself as a team builder and growth accelerator, Geraldine Butler-Wright is chief people and culture officer at Healthily and…
Article
Is a coaching approach the antidote to decision-making paralysis?
22nd February 2022 by Lee Robertson
Humans often struggle with decision-making when it comes to uncertain outcomes. Habitually, we will make familiar choices under time pressure…
Interview
In conversation with Bart Weetjens
22nd February 2022 by Lee Robertson
We had the special privilege of speaking to social change maker Bart Weetjens. Here he discusses his personal journey from…
News
AoEC adds Certificate in Personal Growth for Coaches to its coach training portfolio
7th February 2022 by Lee Robertson
The AoEC has revealed details of its new bespoke Personal Growth and Wellbeing - A Certificate in Personal Growth for…
Interview
“The positives are people, content, and format”
20th January 2022 by Lee Robertson
Neil Mackinnon came to executive coaching following a hugely successful career in the arts where he worked in tour management…
Interview
“Helped to develop my personal brand”
20th January 2022 by Lee Robertson
Tom Shaw is a qualified executive coach and masters-educated HR professional with over 25 years domestic and international experience across…
Article
Three resolutions every business leader should be making in 2022
19th January 2022 by Lee Robertson
As we enter 2022, there is still a high degree of uncertainty surrounding what the new year will bring. Covid-19…
Interview
“Just do it”
13th December 2021 by Lee Robertson
With a background in human resources, Alex Ong is head of organisational and staff development at Middlesex University. Completing his…
Interview
“A transformative experience”
13th December 2021 by Lee Robertson
Caroline Beeston is a senior assessment/development consultant and accredited executive coach with a 20-year track record of helping companies solve…
Article
Survey finds one in four managers has never had management training
13th December 2021 by Lee Robertson
The leadership qualities of managers are crucial to how employees ultimately perform and engage with work, yet a recent poll…
Article
Report calls on industry to prioritise racial justice
13th December 2021 by Lee Robertson
Is coaching an inclusive and diverse industry? Can and should coaching contribute towards racial justice and equity? These are just…
News
AoEC announces new How to ‘be’ a Coach Supervisor: A Certificate in Executive Coaching Supervision
22nd November 2021 by Lee Robertson
The AoEC has announced the launch of its new three-day Certificate in Executive Coaching Supervision programme ‘How to ‘be a…
Interview
“One of the timeliest decisions I have ever taken”
22nd November 2021 by Lee Robertson
Louise Schubert is an executive coach, mentor, facilitator, coach supervisor and a member of the Global Accreditation team for the…
Article
Mental health talk needs to translate into action and change
22nd November 2021 by Lee Robertson
With statistics like one in six adults experiencing some form of depression in summer 2021, we see that world events…
Article
Data shows covid has accelerated the shift to greater employee listening
22nd November 2021 by Lee Robertson
New research conducted by WorkBuzz shows that the covid-19 pandemic has accelerated the shift to greater employee listening as employers…
Interview
“I am not just prepared to participate in the status quo”
1st November 2021 by Lee Robertson
Johnny Parks is founder and director of TOWARD Ltd and Chief Strategy Officer at coaching platform Hoolr. Working with clients…
Article
“For us the destruction of the planet is personal”
1st November 2021 by Lee Robertson
When you think about climate change mental health might not be the first thing that springs to mind. Afterall the…
News
AoEC unveils climate coaching programme
1st November 2021 by Lee Robertson
The AoEC is delighted to announce the introduction of its Coaching in the Climate Crisis – a Certificate in Climate…
News
AoEC shakes up coach training with gamified simulation offering
21st October 2021 by Lee Robertson
The AoEC is pleased to announce the launch of a new innovative gamified simulation programme which will allow organisations of…
Article
Young workers are our future, but are businesses getting it right?
21st October 2021 by Lee Robertson
Back in November 2020 we reported that those aged 25 or under were most likely to be the hardest hit…
Article
John Leary Joyce to focus on Gestalt and Tango business launch
21st October 2021 by Lee Robertson
After launching the AoEC 22 years ago, company founder John Leary Joyce has unveiled his plans to create a new…
Interview
“It’s a worthwhile investment in YOUR capability”
21st October 2021 by Lee Robertson
We spoke to Andy Duncan, head of Team Effectiveness at NatWest Group about his personal experience of the Team Coaching…
Interview
“I can change people’s lives for the better”
16th September 2021 by Lee Robertson
Bruce Stewart has been engaged in launching and growing a wide variety of companies which enables him to provide strategic…
Article
Study suggests wellbeing classes don’t improve mental health at work
16th September 2021 by Lee Robertson
Recent analysis shared at a British Sociological Society conference last month suggests that classes for stress management, relaxation and mindfulness…
Article
Can technology help redefine skills development?
20th September 2021 by Lee Robertson
Technology was already being integrated into our ways of working before the pandemic struck, but what about our ways of…
Article
What is the purpose of coaching in the workplace?
23rd August 2021 by Lee Robertson
Executive coaching is widely recognised as an effective business tool, but we make no bones about it, the flexibility coaching…
Book Review
Book review – OPUS by Jude Jennison
1st September 2021 by Lee Robertson
Jude Jennison’s third book OPUS takes us into the realm of teams and team leadership and while there are many…
Article
Vanguard or Laggard: which one is your organisation?
23rd August 2021 by Lee Robertson
New global research indicates that the future workplace will be defined by a continuous state of flux. Wanting to know…
Article
World’s first international standards published on workplace mental health
23rd August 2021 by Lee Robertson
As we begin to come out of the other side of the Covid pandemic, there has never been a more…
Interview
“I’ve become a better coach with more resources & techniques”
23rd August 2021 by Lee Robertson
Gabriela Narcue started her career with Reading College as head of modern languages before moving into a talent management role.…
Interview
In conversation with Jude Jennison: Coaching with horses
19th July 2021 by Lee Robertson
We had the honour of speaking with Jude Jennison who has just published her third excellent book Opus. Here she…
Article
Lionheart of a leader: Gareth Southgate
19th July 2021 by Lee Robertson
While the England Football team was winning the hearts and minds of fans all over the country in the run…
Article
How do I know if I need executive coaching?
19th July 2021 by Lee Robertson
Executive coaching is something by which all individuals can benefit from using at any stage in their career, but how…
Interview
“I wanted my instinctive approach to be professionalised”
19th July 2021 by Lee Robertson
Stephen Tolfree completed the Practitioner Diploma in Executive Coaching with the AoEC in 2015. Working within the civil service alongside…
Interview
“This process is growing me into the best version of myself”
18th June 2021 by Lee Robertson
For the past 15 years, Thuli Segalo has worked with prominent leaders both in business and government to optimise team…
Article
What will be hot in workplace learning in 2021?
18th June 2021 by Lee Robertson
How has the pandemic impacted learning and development professionals during the last year and how has it influenced their priorities…
Article
Thriving after Covid: why every organisation needs a chief empathy officer
18th June 2021 by Lee Robertson
In leadership and management, is showing empathy an ethical choice or a moral responsibility? Can taking a softer approach really…
Interview
That was my A-HA moment – “this is what I want to do with the rest of my life”
18th June 2021 by Lee Robertson
A former entrepreneur and business leader, and now executive coach, Julian Saipe’s work encompasses leadership coaching and executive education, with…
Article
4 reasons why your coach training choice should be accredited
14th May 2021 by Lee Robertson
It is probably the thorniest issue facing the coaching profession and was recently cited as the second biggest obstacle to…
Article
Study reveals leaders lack critical skills
13th May 2021 by Lee Robertson
Data from DDI’s Global Leadership Forecast 2021 shows only 28 per cent of leaders are being developed in critical skills…
Article
A journey to the centre of you
13th May 2021 by Lee Robertson
What complicated puzzles us human beings are. We are probably the single most important subject that we have never learned…
Interview
“I felt I had found ‘my people’”
13th May 2021 by Lee Robertson
Looking for a new direction in her professional life after 13 years as a stay-at-home mum, Marie Wright found coach…
Book Review
Book review – Purpose Ignited by Alise Cortez
30th April 2021 by Lee Robertson
Cortez comes with a strong pedigree as a management consultant developing leaders and organisations and host of her own ‘Working…
Article
Sending an SOS to CEOs everywhere
16th April 2021 by Lee Robertson
When Monzo founder and CEO Tom Blomfield announced his departure from the challenger bank in January owing to struggles with…
Interview
“The Diploma was like having the best supervision you could ask for”
16th April 2021 by Lee Robertson
With over 20 years’ experience in executive career and performance coaching, Tony Bond specialises in career and performance interventions for…
Interview
“I’m very fortunate to have answered the ‘what next’ question”
16th April 2021 by Lee Robertson
Iain Blatherwick came to executive coaching from a hugely successful background in law. As a partner with Browne Jacobson, Iain…
Article
Are you brave enough to question the status quo?
22nd March 2021 by Lee Robertson
A year on from the first lockdown, the coronavirus pandemic has exposed deficiencies in the 20th century vision of leadership.…
Interview
“If you don’t feel stretched and uncomfortable it’s not real learning!”
19th March 2021 by Lee Robertson
Anne Stenbom is a global executive coach and intercultural specialist. With expertise in developing leaders and their people in international…
Interview
In conversation with Liz Hall, Coaching at Work
19th March 2021 by Lee Robertson
We had the pleasure of speaking to Liz Hall, editor of industry bible Coaching at Work. Here she talks about…
Article
AoEC launches new certificate in team coaching
15th March 2021 by Lee Robertson
Experienced coaches, team leaders and people management professionals are now able to enrol on the new ICF-accredited Team Coaching Fundamentals…
Article
A word on learning
22nd February 2021 by Lee Robertson
As we face the toughest job market in a generation, how can changing our approach to learning help minimise the…
Interview
“There are precious insights to be gained”
22nd February 2021 by Lee Robertson
For more than 25 years Talita Ferreira has led and inspired either finance or “people”/HR teams, helping to transform team…
Interview
“I got goosebumps. That was it.”
22nd February 2021 by Lee Robertson
Jennifer Herren is a Swiss/Spanish expat living in London. Coming from a background in international B2B sales, Jennifer now runs…
Interview
“Probably the best investment I’ve made in my career”
18th January 2021 by Lee Robertson
Hailing from a background in executive support and marketing, Edinburgh-based Lisa Paris completed the Practitioner Diploma in Executive Coaching with…
Interview
“I have totally rebooted myself”
18th January 2021 by Lee Robertson
Having over 11 years of experience as a managing consultant across all industries, and specifically the automotive industry, Cheshire-based Diane…
Article
Mind the (trust) gap
18th January 2021 by Lee Robertson
A new survey from Catalyst has found that fewer than half of European employees feel they are trusted at work.
Article
Three questions to ask yourself if you are thinking about training as a coach
18th January 2021 by Lee Robertson
Coronavirus has made us question who we are, how we live and why we go to work. If you are…
Article
Lessons from Covid-19 for the future of management
14th December 2020 by Lee Robertson
While the global coronavirus pandemic has placed unprecedented demands on modern business, what has become evident is the difference good…
Article
ICF announces team coaching competencies
14th December 2020 by Lee Robertson
The International Coaching Federation (ICF) has announced its team coaching competencies as it recognises the growing need for team coaching…
Interview
“This is the start of the most amazing journey”
14th December 2020 by Lee Robertson
Penina Wieder has graduated from several of the AoEC’s coaching programmes, most recently the Advanced Practitioner Diploma in Executive Coaching.…
Book Review
Two good reads for your Christmas list
11th December 2020 by Lee Robertson
If you are looking for Christmas present suggestions for yourself or to fill the stocking of a loved one but…
Book Review
Book review – The Resilience Dynamic® by Jenny Campbell
24th November 2020 by Lee Robertson
The Resilience Dynamic is Jenny Campbell’s first foray into the world of print, and it does not disappoint. She has…
Interview
“There has never been a greater need for coaching”
2nd November 2020 by Lee Robertson
We had the pleasure and privilege of interviewing Mark Mulligan who completed the Practitioner Diploma in Executive Coaching with the…
Article
‘Generation covid’ needs a different legacy
2nd November 2020 by Lee Robertson
International Stress Awareness Week has never been more important as we continue to face the disruption and challenges Covid-19 has…
Article
Survey shows workplace resilience increases with experience of Covid-19
2nd November 2020 by Lee Robertson
The Global Workplace Study 2020 has found that only 17 per cent of workers worldwide are classed as highly resilient…
Article
The Management Shift Accreditation Programme for Coaches now open for enrolment
9th October 2020 by Lee Robertson
The Academy of Executive Coaching (AoEC) is pleased to announce the addition of the Management Shift Accreditation Programme for Coaches…
Article
Covid survey exposes the human side of leadership
5th October 2020 by Lee Robertson
New research from LinkedIn provides a candid insight into how senior leaders have fared during the global pandemic with more…
Interview
“Growing as a coach is a life-long development process”
28th September 2020 by Lee Robertson
John Lockett comes to coaching from a background in financial services, food retail and leadership development and assessment. Here he…
Interview
“I learnt to coach with love and compassion as well as intellect and skill”
11th September 2020 by Lee Robertson
Priya Farish comes from a background in senior HR and talent management positions with companies including Costa Coffee. Graduating from…
Interview
In conversation with Professor Vlatka Hlupic, The Management Shift Consulting Ltd
11th September 2020 by Lee Robertson
We had the pleasure recently of interviewing our honorary professor Professor Vlatka Hlupic. As one of the world's top 11…
Article
Talent and purpose top priority list for CEOs in wake of Covid-19 pandemic
11th September 2020 by Lee Robertson
The KPMG 2020 CEO Outlook Covid-19 Special Edition pulse survey reports that senior leaders consider hiring and retaining talent to…
Interview
“One of the best leadership development programmes I’ve experienced”
11th September 2020 by Lee Robertson
Mary Morgan is director: strategy, performance and service transformation at NHS National Services Scotland. With past roles in nursing and…
Article
Why businesses with happy employees thrive
25th August 2020 by Lee Robertson
When businesses closed their offices and switched to remote working in March, little did they know they would be opening…
Interview
“It literally changed my life”
25th August 2020 by Lee Robertson
Coming from a background in management consultancy, Trassa Meegan provided coaching and coach training in-house with Boston Consulting Group (BCG)…
Interview
“My ‘Why’ is making a difference to individuals’ personal growth & development”
25th August 2020 by Lee Robertson
Suzanne Pullen came to coaching from a background in senior leadership and people management positions. Graduating from the AoEC’s Practitioner…
Article
Can leadership development pass the covid-19 test?
20th July 2020 by Lee Robertson
One of the best ways to better company performance is to improve the impact of an organisation’s leaders and managers,…
Article
What every team leader can learn from Jurgen Klopp
20th July 2020 by Lee Robertson
The architect of Liverpool Football Club’s rise to the pinnacle of professional English football after a 30-year wait, Jurgen Klopp’s…
Interview
"Coaching becomes both an applied skill and simply who you are"
20th July 2020 by Lee Robertson
Sian Ferguson has a rich background of working as a people professional with organisations including Nationwide and the SHL Group.…
Interview
“An incredible journey of personal discovery & professional learning”
20th July 2020 by Lee Robertson
Peta Simey graduated from the AoEC's Practitioner Diploma in Executive Coaching in 2019. We caught up with her to find…
Article
Why learning strategies must play to our human strengths
22nd June 2020 by Lee Robertson
Events of the last few months have seen the ‘future of work’ arrive sooner than expected and along with it,…
Interview
In conversation with Katherine Tulpa, Association for Coaching
22nd June 2020 by Lee Robertson
We caught up with Katherine Tulpa, CEO of the Association for Coaching to get a sneak preview of what is…
Article
What virtual working means for teams
22nd June 2020 by Lee Robertson
Is remote working having any impact on the effectiveness of our teams and what challenges does virtual working mean for…
Interview
“More impactful than all the learning experiences I’d done”
22nd June 2020 by Lee Robertson
Cécile Guinnebault is a graduate of the AoEC’s Advanced Practitioner Diploma in Executive Coaching. Based in Paris, she runs her…
Interview
"The rewards come from the client"
22nd June 2020 by Lee Robertson
Sam Redman completed the AoEC’s Practitioner Diploma in Executive Coaching before going on to set up her own coaching practice…
Article
Now is time to prioritise mental health in the workplace
18th May 2020 by Lee Robertson
There has undeniably been an amazing show of employers caring for their employees’ physical wellbeing since lockdown began, but we…
Article
Why psychological safety is the key to successful teamwork
18th May 2020 by Lee Robertson
We talk a lot about the demise of hero leaders and rise of team-based leadership, but how healthy is the…
Interview
"Everyone needs a coach, especially coaches!"
18th May 2020 by Lee Robertson
Leon Taylor combines mentoring and high-performance experience with a passion for mental wellness to deliver sustainable high-performance built on long-term…
Article
How to rebuild confidence around the coronavirus crisis
21st April 2020 by Lee Robertson
The coronavirus crisis is bringing a lot of changes quickly and is accelerating many of the trends associated with the…
Interview
"Pushed me to be braver in my coaching styles"
21st April 2020 by Lee Robertson
Robin Chu is the CEO and Founder of CoachBright, a national social enterprise, and an executive coach. Using coaching, his…
Book Review
Book review – Mentor Coaching by Clare Norman
14th April 2020 by Lee Robertson
Written for coaches by a coach, Clare Norman’s Mentor Coaching is a great addition to your book collection.
Article
Coronavirus – a litmus test for leadership
17th April 2020 by Lee Robertson
In a time of unprecedented uncertainty as world leaders deal with the intricacy of how to best manage the situation…
Interview
“Coaching has helped me tap into who I am”
24th March 2020 by Lee Robertson
Prior to setting up her own practice the Lucidity Coach in Dubai at the start of 2020, Lucy Russell spent…
Article
The faulty towers of leadership
2nd March 2020 by Lee Robertson
What does decision making for the future of business look like? Who will be calling the shots and what, if…
Article
Professor Vlatka Hlupic appointed Honorary President at the AoEC
5th March 2020 by Lee Robertson
The Academy of Executive Coaching (AoEC) is pleased to announce the appointment of Professor Vlatka Hlupic to the role of…
Article
Top reasons why Brits go to work
27th February 2020 by Lee Robertson
New research has found that workplace culture is of high importance to 83 per cent of working adults living in…
Interview
“The most practical training I have done”
17th February 2020 by Lee Robertson
Steliana van de Rijt-Economu is based in the Netherlands and runs Mothers as Leaders and Ithaca Coaching as a source…
Interview
"Authenticity has been key for my journey"
17th February 2020 by Lee Robertson
Kate Hunter describes herself as a mother, recovering perfectionist, former teacher and corporate high achiever turned executive coach. Having graduated…
Article
AoEC Singapore opens for Business
1st January 1970 by Lee Robertson
The AoEC is pleased to announce that it is now operational with a hub opening in Singapore. Offering professional coach…
Article
Workplace learning priorities for 2020
21st January 2020 by Lee Robertson
If you are already using AI or looking to move to automation sooner rather than later, just how prepared is…
Interview
Resilience is a key enabler for sustainability
21st January 2020 by Lee Robertson
Istanbul-based Buyce Tarhan is a facilitator, coach and consultant with over 20 years’ experience working in the organisational, leadership, management…
Interview
"It will benefit you in all parts of your life"
21st January 2020 by Lee Robertson
Photo credit: Michaela Simpson We caught up with AoEC Scotland alumnus Jimmy Paul and asked him about his time on…
Book Review
Book review – The Journey Inside
13th January 2020 by Lee Robertson
The Journey Inside aims to take your coaching prowess to a more powerful level by exploring themes around the human…
Article
Why we need to reinvent our *accidental managers
17th December 2019 by Lee Robertson
Accidental managers are having a profound effect on the UK’s economy according to the Chartered Management Institute (CMI). With four…
Interview
Becoming a coach has fundamentally changed the way I manage
17th December 2019 by Lee Robertson
Jenny Challenger graduated from the 20th Advanced Practitioner Diploma in Executive Coaching earlier this year. Working at eg+ worldwide as…
Article
Do you need to rethink your performance management?
25th November 2019 by Lee Robertson
How do you use and monitor performance management within your organisation? Are your managers accountable for their team’s performance? Do…
Interview
“A fascinating experience”: Nancy Spreckley on the AoEC’s Practitioner Diploma
17th December 2019 by Lee Robertson
Nancy Spreckley has over 25 years senior management experience and completed the Practitioner Diploma in Executive Coaching with AoEC Scotland.…
Interview
In order to coach I needed to have credibility: Peter Waggott on coach training
25th November 2019 by Lee Robertson
Peter Waggott has very kindly shared his experience of training with the AoEC having completed the Practitioner Diploma in Executive…
Article
Is burnout the next crisis facing the workplace?
25th November 2019 by Lee Robertson
Are we doing enough to look after our employees?
Article
Is your organisation a talent magnet?
24th October 2019 by Lee Robertson
Workplace culture and employee experience go together, but do you understand the powerful relationship between the two?
Interview
A great place of learning for me: Gary Buxton on coach training with the AoEC
24th October 2019 by Lee Robertson
Gary Buxton MBE, studied the AoEC's Practitioner Diploma Programme and is a Manchester-based executive and leadership coach and facilitator who…
Interview
The AoEC has upgraded my approach - Annette Kledal on team coaching
24th October 2019 by Lee Robertson
Annette Kledal is a PCC ICF-accredited coach based in Denmark and is the founding partner at Expand.nu. She studied the…
Article
Are managers in danger of extinction?
11th October 2019 by Lee Robertson
A recent survey published by Boston Consulting Group (BCG) has uncovered an alarming level of dissatisfaction amongst managers and a…
Article
Why a coaching culture brings out the best in teams
25th September 2019 by Lee Robertson
Bringing coaching into an organisation can not only transform your talent management strategy, but if scaled to cover your team…
Interview
This is a long-term vision we are building
25th September 2019 by Lee Robertson
We met the very inspirational coach Aga Kehinde at the recent Coaching at Work Conference. Here she gives a candid…
Interview
They get freedom and so do I: Elise Finn on training with the AoEC
25th September 2019 by Lee Robertson
Elise Finn has spent 30 years in some of the most challenging work environments creating and leading transformational growth initiatives.…
Article
From Brexit to beyond – why organisations need resilience
10th September 2019 by Lee Robertson
We’re on the brink of recession. Robots are going to steal our jobs. There’s a global skills shortage and Brexit…
Interview
The big issue is almost always trust: Philip Atkinson on team coaching
27th August 2019 by Lee Robertson
Philip Atkinson has over 25 years’ experience in develping high-performing teams at Sanofi, Novartis and Roche. He recently completed the…
Interview
"Imagine what kind of workplaces we’re creating for the future": Q&A with Charlie Stainforth
27th August 2019 by Lee Robertson
Charlie Stainforth graduated from the AoEC’s Practitioner Diploma in Executive Coaching this year. We asked him about his experience of…
Interview
In conversation with Marva Sadler, WBECS
27th August 2019 by Lee Robertson
Part three of our “In Conversation With…” interview series features Marva Sadler, CEO of WBECS. The full WBECS Summit is…
Article
6 benefits of effective communication
19th August 2019 by Lee Robertson
Strong interpersonal skills are highly sought after when recruiting, but just how good is the communication between managers, team members…
Article
Is coaching your passport to an agile future?
27th August 2019 by Lee Robertson
As pressures mount on businesses to become leaner and quicker to adapt to change, what new competencies do business leaders…
Article
What do students want from employers?
1st August 2019 by Lee Robertson
As a fresh influx of university graduates prepare to enter the job market, student marketing agency Hype Collective and the…
Article
Why coaching skills are a gamechanger for managers
24th July 2019 by Lee Robertson
According to Harmonic’s 2018 Future of Global Work survey, the third most significant people challenge facing organisations right now is…
Interview
An insight into high-level sports coaching - Q&A with Greg Baker
24th July 2019 by Lee Robertson
We are very honoured to have been given the chance to speak with the very inspirational Greg Baker who is…
Article
Why the sense of belonging is crucial to teamwork
18th July 2019 by Lee Robertson
We’ve all been there, asking ourselves ‘Do I belong here?’. Whether it is first day nerves from starting with a…
Article
What does a positive workplace look like at the top?
1st July 2019 by Lee Robertson
What do a retirement home building firm, life insurance provider, construction company, pub and restaurant operator, internet hosting company, marketing…
Book Review
Book review – From Mercenaries to Missionaries by Martin Murphy
25th June 2019 by Lee Robertson
This is the latest publication from Martin Murphy who is an international coach and trainer specialising in leadership, teamwork and…
Article
Supporting young professionals to succeed
24th July 2019 by Lee Robertson
The AoEC is delighted to announce that it will be collaborating with Circl.org which provides a unique leadership experience to…
Article
Five effective ways to re-engage disengaged workers
20th June 2019 by Lee Robertson
When an employee starts to feel disconnected from the brand they work for they can behave much like a disgruntled…
Article
What’s keeping your CEO awake at night?
25th June 2019 by Lee Robertson
What business challenges keep the average CEO awake at night? And what, if anything might these issues mean for HR…
Article
What is self-awareness and why does it matter?
10th June 2019 by Lee Robertson
You’ll hear a lot about self-awareness within the context of executive coaching, but what does it mean, why does it…
Interview
Adventures in systemic team coaching
25th June 2019 by Lee Robertson
Trevor Comyn works as director of learning, knowledge, learning and development at legal firm Mills & Reeve. We caught up…
Interview
Interview with Justin Leigh
21st May 2019 by Lee Robertson
We caught up with Justin to ask him more about his move into the world of executive coaching. Justin studied…
Interview
In conversation with Peter Duffell, EMCC UK
21st May 2019 by Lee Robertson
Part two of our new quarterly series “In Conversation With…” features Peter Duffell, board member for governance with EMCC UK.…
Article
Five reasons why organisations need to unlock the power of teamwork
21st May 2019 by Lee Robertson
As the command and control leadership concept continues its fall from favour, we consider some of the key reasons why…
Interview
Interview with Sue Coyne
29th April 2019 by Lee Robertson
Sue Coyne is an executive coach and specialises in leadership coaching and development. As a graduate of the AoEC’s Advanced…
Article
Why coaching skills are the new currency for the workplace
29th April 2019 by Lee Robertson
The Fourth Industrial Revolution has arrived and as more organisations adopt automation, cognitive technologies and AI, the workplace is transforming…
Interview
Interview with Claire Singers
27th March 2019 by Lee Robertson
Claire Singers is an executive coach, consultant and public speaker on diversity issues. As a graduate of the AoEC’s Practitioner…
Article
Six reasons why coaches work with today’s teams
27th March 2019 by Lee Robertson
Where team building exercises and away-days have historically been popular for team development, the results are seldom long-lasting or profound.…
Article
Nailing change management by using coaching
27th March 2019 by Lee Robertson
Mergers and acquisitions, global expansion, political influences such as Brexit, a change of leadership or the roll out of new…
Article
Five misconceptions about executive coaching
18th March 2019 by Lee Robertson
While executive coaching has grown in its recognition as being an effective development tool for personal and professional development, there…
Article
Celebrating International Women's Day 2019
8th March 2019 by Lee Robertson
The AoEC is proud to celebrate International Women's Day 2019. We asked some of our very own senior female leaders…
Article
Sisters are doing it for themselves
26th February 2019 by Lee Robertson
With International Women’s Day just around the corner on Friday 8th March, it’s a little dismaying to see analysis published…
Article
What’s next for team coaching?
26th February 2019 by Lee Robertson
"Coming together is a beginning. Keeping together is progress. Working together is success."
Interview
In conversation with Sarah Gornall, UK ICF
26th February 2019 by Lee Robertson
A new feature for 2019, our first 'In Conversation With' article catches up with Sarah Gornall, president of the UK…
Article
How could executive coaching create positive change in your business?
20th February 2019 by Lee Robertson
Utilising an executive coach’s services has become common with research showing 76% of organisations expect to increase their use*. Organisations…
Article
The five hottest coaching skills you need to master
14th February 2019 by Lee Robertson
One of the most important attributes of being a good coach is that they want to help the coachee to…
Article
Why an internal mobility strategy makes good business sense
6th February 2019 by Lee Robertson
An ultra-competitive labour market and skills shortage are leading to organisations taking longer to recruit with some reports of businesses…
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Mental health – why we need to break the culture of silence
24th January 2019 by Lee Robertson
Mental health is an issue organisations can no longer afford to ignore.
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Interview with a master certified coach
21st January 2019 by Lee Robertson
Iona Ledwidge, executive director of Spear and AoEC graduate, is the youngest ICF-accredited Master Coach in the UK and one…
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Why team resilience is a workplace priority
21st January 2019 by Lee Robertson
Resilience has been something of a buzzword in recent months. Thinking back to late last year, for a period there…
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Three workplace trends to look out for in 2019
21st January 2019 by Lee Robertson
In 2018 we grappled with issues such as the lack soft skills, being able to trust big name businesses with…
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New year, new you?
17th December 2018 by Lee Robertson
The prospect of becoming self-employed, changing careers or upskilling can be daunting especially against the uncertainty Brexit brings. The days…
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Graduate unemployment down, but employability skills still need work
14th November 2018 by Lee Robertson
The graduate unemployment rate may be at its lowest level in 39 years (source: ISE), but there is still an…