The Hard Truth About Coaching, Competence, and the Power of Tools The first-rate coach, Katrin Charlton, made a post earlier this year which inspired me to think about quality in coaching. As with so many things in life and business, caveat emptor—buyer beware—applies with striking force to the world of coaching. While coaching has rightly gainedContinue reading “Caveat Emptor”
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The Power of High Energy
Shaping the Quality of our Lives: Motivation and The Power of High Energy We all know what it feels like to be motivated. It’s that spark in the morning when you wake up ready to go, that lightness in the step when the day seems brighter, more manageable—even exciting. Motivation, in essence, is energy. AndContinue reading “The Power of High Energy”
Positive Psychology in the Workplace
Fuelling Engagement Through Well-Being There was a time when work was discussed almost entirely in terms of performance, output, and efficiency. The language was mechanical, and the focus transactional: you did your job, received your pay, and the system continued to turn. Yet over the past two decades, a quiet revolution has been taking placeContinue reading “Positive Psychology in the Workplace”
Motivation, Mapped and Anchored
Motivation, Mapped and Anchored We have just switched our blog site from Typepad, which has closed down, to WordPress, which I have to say seems inordinately better – certainly, you will be able to search for motivation articles (on appraisal, teams, personal development et al) much more easily; the viewing too seems to me superior.Continue reading “Motivation, Mapped and Anchored”
The Right People Need No Motivation?
Jim Collins, the world-famous management guru, has famously said, “If you have the right people on your bus, you don’t need to worry about motivating them.” A friend once asked me, “Does this mean that employee motivation programs are useless?” It might seem so—after all, if recruitment could ensure a team of self-starters, the needContinue reading “The Right People Need No Motivation?”
The Four Dimensions of Mentoring
Sometimes I am asked, what is the single most powerful tool that facilitates personal development? This is a tricky question because any answer must be contextual; one factor might be speed. How fast do you want the personal development to occur? If speed is the issue, then clearly you may choose a process that isContinue reading “The Four Dimensions of Mentoring”
Motivation and Travel
As I reflect on the reasons we travel, I find myself drawn back to the universal truths that drive human behaviour. Travel, whether near or far, isn’t always about the journey itself but the deeper motivations that propel us. Take my own story. While I don’t naturally enjoy the process of travelling—the chaos of airports,Continue reading “Motivation and Travel”
Lessons from the Enneagram for Motivational Maps
…aggression, dependency and withdrawal Many will know from my book, Mapping Motivation (Routledge, 2016) that the Motivational Maps were created from my understanding of three well-established tools, of which the Enneagram was one. For those who don’t know the Enneagram perhaps a brief recap is in order. Basically, the Enneagram is the world’s oldest and bestContinue reading “Lessons from the Enneagram for Motivational Maps”
The Power of Assertiveness in Our Connected World
In today's hyper-connected world, being assertive is more important than ever. Whether you're navigating the complexities of remote work, managing personal or professional relationships, or simply trying to stay grounded amidst a whirlwind of information, assertiveness is the key to maintaining balance. It’s not about being aggressive or domineering but about expressing your needs clearlyContinue reading “The Power of Assertiveness in Our Connected World”
The Energy of Friendship
The 3 Keys For Discerning True Friendship Ralph Emerson once observed that, “Friendship is the masterpiece of nature.” Indeed, friendship is often considered one of the most rewarding aspects of life. It’s right up there with love, family, and fulfilling work. When friendships are good, they bring laughter, joy, and a sense of belonging. Yet,Continue reading “The Energy of Friendship”
The Mapping Motivation Series 