What does optimising potential actually mean and how do we achieve it? Whilst objectives may vary, from optimising individual potential, to having responsibility for optimising potential in others, there are some common themes and underlying principles that remain relevant for both. At an individual level optimising potential invites us to reflect on whether we are […]
Embarking on your new career can be a daunting prospect, for both you and your employer. Swapping mid-week parties for a more mundane routine of work, sleep, repeat can be a difficult transition at the best of times. The challenge for businesses is to support their new graduate employees in a smooth transition from university […]
The role and responsibilities of line managers has been changing to meet new demands of modern business. The advent of coaching within the business environment is presenting new opportunities for companies to strengthen their learning and development functions. There is a growing body of evidence to show that coaching works. It has been proven to […]
Coaching can have a significant impact on career progression, especially when there is true engagement. Entering into a coaching relationship has been shown to improve work performance, build effective communication skills and, most importantly, reinforce a positive self-perception (or boost your confidence). Measuring the actual impact of coaching, however, can be more difficult. To better […]
In this short article which considers when a strength becomes a weakness, we explore how important language is to meaning, whilst offering a critique (by highlighting the weaknesses) of the popularised strengths-based approaches to personal development. As I commit pen to paper (or fingers to keypad more like) I was forced to reflect on how […]
“Fall down seven times, get up eight.” There is a lot to learn from this ancient Japanese saying: no matter what life throws at you, never give up, get back up and keep going. The road to success is infamously paved with failure. Every success story is built on a foundation of countless paragraphs of […]
The way you perceive yourself and your abilities, your mindset, is not only the key to success but growth as an individual. Opening yourself up to different ways to improve, essentially opening up the possibility of changing your mindset, may be the key to getting yourself over a longstanding hurdle you have been facing in […]
What is Engage? Companies and directors have used countless ways in an attempt to improve the performance of their employees, utilising a diverse range of coaching tools to maximise the productivity of their workforce. Whilst some of the popular tools provide a good insight into personality, their focus is not always on change or how […]
Leadership is always key. Bob ran a team within an insurance company. His results were average, and the level of engagement within the team was also average. Conversely, Sheila worked in the same company, yet levels of engagement and results were off the chart. What was the difference? Leadership Engagement Sheila’s team were motivated, confident to […]
Veterinary wellbeing: New research shows teams lack self-belief, negatively impacting wellbeing Veterinary wellbeing is a big issue, with long work hours, four times more likely to commit suicide, and high turnover rates. Recent research by Engage Coach International demonstrates psychological mindset is key to how those in veterinary practice experience stress. Developing mindset has positive […]
