The GROW model stands as a cornerstone in the world of coaching, celebrated for its simplicity and effectiveness in setting and achieving goals. This structured framework guides individuals and teams through a process that fosters clear thinking and focused action. Here’s an in-depth look at each component of the GROW model and how it can be utilised to enhance both personal and professional growth.

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Systemic issues are the heavyweights lurking in every organisation. They’re the ingrained biases, the outdated ways of doing things, the patterns of behaviour that no one’s questioned for decades. These issues often feel like part of the fabric, like the air we breathe, but they’re causing serious harm to both your people and your business. Tackling them isn’t a job for quick fixes or surface-level initiatives. It requires leaders willing to take a long, hard look in the mirror and make some fundamental changes.

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Play isn’t just for kids.

For some reason, many of us seem to grow out of the imaginative, explorative and fun approach to life the older we get. It’s commonly seen that adults, especially in the workplace, are more effective when following the idea of “all work and no play”. 

When actually, there are many benefits to introducing play at work.

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Looking after your people is not just the right thing to do, but it will cost you a hell of a lot of time and money if you don’t.

To sum it up: Take care of your people, and they'll take care of the business.

That just leaves the question of ‘how’. How do you actually create a workplace that's good for team wellbeing? 

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Employee wellbeing is high on the agenda for many businesses… But are they missing the mark?

Teams are still stressed out, workplace absences are at an all time high, and burnout rates are through the roof. All of which suggest that these wellbeing programmes aren’t doing so well.

So what are employers doing wrong? Here’s 5 common mistakes that mean your wellbeing initiative might actually be doing more harm than good.

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As a team, you’re trying everything to get on the same page, hit your targets and collaborate like the high performing unit you are.  Yet for some reason you just can’t.

You can invest in more training, resources or another workshop, but sometimes you just need to go back to basics and make time for the simple things that we often take for granted.

And a big thing a lot of teams forget to prioritise? Time to think.

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Leadership takes more than just giving orders and managing tasks. Maybe in the past this was enough, but the workplace has evolved massively over the years and the role of leaders has changed with it.  

There’s now a long and pretty complex list of things it takes to become an effective leader. But there’s one commonly overlooked.  Listening.

Luckily, like most skills, it can be developed.

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There’s a lot of things that make a strong team, but as more organisations move to a more remote or hybrid model it raises the question of whether physical proximity is one of them.

And that’s where the Allen curve comes in useful.

By applying the theory to your own team, you can gain deeper insight into how it influences team dynamics…. giving you the answer to whether remote work is hurting your team rather than helping.

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Conflict is commonly seen as a bad thing, especially in the workplace. After all, how can you create a harmonious working environment if people are always disagreeing, having arguments or even throwing insults about in the office? And that’s true… to a point.

You don’t want your team at each other's throats and arguing about every little thing, but sometimes embracing disagreements and encouraging healthy debates is actually a good thing. 

Don't believe me?

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With companies all over the world introducing mindfulness programmes and providing meditation apps for their employees, many are asking: is it actually useful?

Mindfulness is something that’s been around a long time. However, more and more people are learning the power and finding out the benefits for themselves.

But is it worth the time and effort? Keep reading to find out.

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Purpose has become a buzzword in the workplace.

It’s at the heart of company mission statements, plastered across marketing and has now become a key factor for people when considering potential employers.

So, what can you do to make sure your team's purpose is helping - and not hurting - your business? Here’s a few things to keep in mind. 

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The workplace can be a tough place to be. Although offering support and resources is a useful solution to the growing issue of stress, burnout and poor mental health, it’s not tackling the root cause of the issue. 

That’s where resilience steps in. 

Luckily, like any skill, resilience can be developed with practice. So to kick you off, here’s a few things you can do right now to boost resilience in your workplace.

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There’s been a hell of a lot of change over the last decade, even just the past year, and people need to be resilient and have the capacity to recover quickly from the pressures caused.

To be able to thrive in this tough environment, teams need to be focused on building resilience and developing the right habits.

To help, here’s 5 habits you might want to start with. 

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Being a leader can be complicated… but it doesn’t always need to be.

There’s no doubt that every team is different, and within it is a mix of personalities who each have their own preferences and working styles. But, at the very core of every high-performing team is a set of very similar wants and needs.

Not sure what those are? Here’s a few places to start…

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Imposter syndrome affects people at every level of an organisation. It doesn’t matter about your qualifications, experience or position.

Although many workplaces are aware of the challenges imposter syndrome can cause, it’s not always as easy to know how to reduce the impact within your teams.

To help you out, here’s a few places to start.

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One of the biggest barriers stopping leaders from reaching their full potential isn’t because they’re missing the right skill set. It also isn’t down to a lack of experience or training. In many cases it’s due to self doubt - and it’s trusty sidekick imposter syndrome.

Now, you could just grab your things and get the hell out of there… or you could tackle the issue head on. To help you do that, here's 5 ways to overcome imposter syndrome as a leader.

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Burnout culture is alive and kicking in organisations all over the world.

At all stages of business, but particularly during the fast-paced scale-up phase, you need to look after yourself and make sure you’re doing what you can to avoid burnout.

So how do you do that? Check out the steps below for some ideas to get you started.

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There’s no doubt about it, scaling up a business is hard work.

The business is only going up, but to keep it on that trajectory requires a different mindset and set of skills.

You’re going to be faced with a constant barrage of challenges, so to help you avoid some common mistakes here are some of the key pitfalls you need to steer clear of as a scale-up CEO.

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Every organisation wants strong and high performing teams.

They’re the holy grail, and leaders in every industry work long and hard to achieve them.

The key is to get your team off to the strongest start by making sure the right foundations are in place for your team to grow and thrive.

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