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Here's why wellbeing is so inextricably linked to profitability: 🧠 Enhanced Decision-Making: Leaders in optimal mental and emotional states make decisions that are more strategic, balanced, and forward-thinking, directly impacting the bottom line. 🌷 Innovation Through Wellbeing: A culture that prioritises mental health fosters an environment ripe for innovation. Creativity blooms where stress is managed, and risks are thoughtfully approached. 🤩 Attracting and Retaining Talent: In an era where the available talent has endless choices, a reputation for caring about employees becomes a magnet for the industry's best. 💷 Reduced Costs of Burnout: Aside from the ethical considerations, burnt out employees cost businesses. Burnout is expensive — in terms of lost productivity, healthcare costs, and talent turnover. Investing in a healthy organisational culture through leadership coaching is not just ethical; it's a smart strategic decision. Get in touch if you'd like to make a start. https://lnkd.in/e6mb-Emq #StressAwarenessMonth #LeadershipCoaching #HR #Training

Kris Barnett of ICE Benevolent Fund  talks about what it's like to work with Lucy 👇🏻 "We're so lucky to have Lucy working with us. She really understands the wellbeing agenda and what her clients are trying to achieve to support their employees or beneficiaries." Lucy works with leaders in the civil engineering sector, as well as in the charity sector. Get in touch if you'd like to hear more about coaching and how it can support your leaders and teams. #leadership #benevolence #charity #CivilEngineer #CivilEngineering

Here's how leaders feel when they're working with Lucy 👇🏼 #LeadershipCoaching #Transform #Thrive #ExecutiveCoaching #HR #Training

Here's why mental and emotional health is so inextricably linked to profitability: 🧠 Enhanced Decision-Making: Leaders in optimal mental and emotional states make decisions that are more strategic, balanced, and forward-thinking, directly impacting the bottom line. 🌷 Innovation Through Wellbeing: A culture that prioritises mental health fosters an environment ripe for innovation. Creativity blooms where stress is managed, and risks are thoughtfully approached. 🤩 Attracting and Retaining Talent: In an era where the available talent has endless choices, a reputation for caring about employees becomes a magnet for the industry's best. 💷 Reduced Costs of Burnout: Aside from the ethical considerations, burnt out employees cost businesses. Burnout is expensive — in terms of lost productivity, healthcare costs, and talent turnover. Investing in a healthy organisational culture through leadership coaching is not just ethical; it's a smart strategic decision. Get in touch if you'd like to make a start. https://lnkd.in/e6mb-Emq #LeadershipCoaching #HR #Training #Burnout

🍂As the Season shifts gently into Autumn, take some time to reflect on how the year has gone so far. 🍂 Reflection allows us to step back from the daily grind of running the team or the business and see the bigger picture. It is a time to evaluate our progress, assess our strategies, and consider new ideas. But reflection doesn't have to be a sombre affair. In fact, it can be a fun and creative experience. As leaders, it can be useful to approach reflection with a sense of curiosity and playfulness. Think of it as a brainstorming session with yourself. Allow your thoughts to wander, explore different possibilities, and challenge conventional thinking. 🎨Get creative Instead of just sitting and thinking, try taking a walk in nature or engaging in a creative hobby like painting or writing. These activities can stimulate your mind and help generate new ideas. 🧑🏽🤝🧑Involve others Talk to your team members, colleagues, your leadership coach, or even friends and family about your business and ask for their input. Sometimes, an outside perspective can bring fresh insights and perspectives that we may not have considered before. 💪🏼Focus on strengths Instead of focusing on what went wrong or what needs to be fixed, try to focus on what you have achieved. This will not only boost your motivation but also help you see the potential for growth and improvement. 💃🏼 Have fun Reflection doesn't have to be a serious and intense activity. Play some music, have a cup of tea, or create a more stimulating environment with a run, or a session at the gym if that gets your thought processes moving! When you're having fun, your mind is more likely to be open and receptive to new ideas. So take some time out of your busy schedule to reflect, and who knows, you might just come up with your next big idea. Let us know what else helps you with your reflection practice. #LeadershipReflection #SelfDiscovery #Transform #Thrive

Neil Quinn, HR Director, at Sanctuary Care was adamant that the deep research and facilitation work delivered by Lucy, as part of a ground-breaking mental wellbeing project, made a real difference to workplace mental health. He said: "Wellbeing is a key concern for HR teams across our sector. I think our willingness to commit the cost and time into such a comprehensive approach has been game changing. This has resulted in an impassioned workforce that we can see embracing opportunities to improve wellbeing, support their peers and forge healthier work/life balance." And happier leaders and teams are more productive and effective. If you'd like to bring about these benefits for your organisation, get in touch to find out more. Lucy specialises in supporting leaders who are taking on new responsibility, leading change, transitioning to C-suite roles, dealing with personal challenges, or otherwise navigating change. Link to full case story in the comments. #ExecutiveCoaching #121Coaching #Leadership #MentalHealthAwareness

As we head into Q4, it's crucial for leadership teams to reflect, strategise, and align on key priorities to ensure a strong finish to the year. Here we cover what essential questions your leadership team should be asking 👇🏼👀📰 #Leadership #Performance #HR #CSuite #Teamwork #CompanyCulture

🌟 Finding the Perfect Leadership & Management Coach: A 7-Point Guide 🚀 1️⃣ Qualifications Matter: In a world where anyone can call themselves a coach, look for those with an ILM Level 5 or above, or a degree based qualification. Experience counts. 2️⃣ Certifications Count: Coaches associated with respected bodies like EMCC, ICF or the Association of Coaching maintain the highest practice standards. 3️⃣ Ethical Guidelines: Seek coaches who follow stringent ethical guidelines, covering equality, diversity, inclusion, confidentiality, and psychological safety. 4️⃣ Passion & Specialism: A coach's passion and specialism can make a world of difference. Find one whose expertise and interest aligns with your organisation's needs. 5️⃣ Diverse Backgrounds: Industry-specific experience isn't crucial, though it can be beneficial. An alternative world view frequently adds spice to coaching questions. Consider what influence the background of your coach could play in the development of your leaders. 6️⃣ Supervision Matters: Supervision ensures coaches operate safely and consider all perspectives. It's a sign of commitment to excellence. 7️⃣ Continuous Learning: Finally, inquire about a coach's commitment to ongoing professional development. It's essential to stay updated in this ever-evolving field. Finding the right leadership and management coach is an investment in your organisation's success. Don't hesitate to ask questions and have a conversation.  Connect with Lucy for further discussions, and best of luck in your search for the perfect coach. Your organisation's success awaits! 🌐📈 Book a meeting with Lucy today: https://lnkd.in/e4Xa_XaP #LeadershipCoaching #ManagementCoach #ProfessionalDevelopment

❓Is an Anonymous Micro-Aggression Reporting System the Best Approach❓ We've no doubt that this anonymous micro-aggression reporting system is rooted in positive intention and a commitment to diversity and inclusion. However, whilst these intentions are commendable, by avoiding direct discussion, this system may inadvertently dissuade individuals from expressing themselves openly and enabling a culture of passive feedback. Coaching offers a sustainable path to an inclusive culture free from microaggressions. By equipping your team with the skills to engage in healthy, robust conversations 🗣️, coaching can build their confidence to address issues like inappropriate behaviour directly. Leadership coaching enhances self-awareness and uncovers blind spots. This empowers individuals to change negative behaviours and supports those affected in speaking up constructively 💪. Doesn’t this sound like a more positive approach? 😊 If your organisation aims to be more inclusive and seeks a more human initiative, let’s connect 🤝. Together, we can foster a culture of openness and direct communication. 📖Read more about the proposed system here:

How do you improve communication within your teams? Here's a look at the Johari Window which seeks to build trust by sharing information about yourself. It's another way to identify your strengths and improve your self-awareness by encouraging feedback from others and comparing this to the perception you have of yourself. Have you ever used this to uncover any unconscious bias? Did the results surprise you? We'd be interested to hear your thoughts in the comments. #LeadershipCoaching #Transform #Thrive #ExecutiveCoaching #HR #Training