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Time to use the F-word more at work?
No, not that F-word, I’m talking about feelings. How we feel is a huge part of how we handle change. And, as we are all
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How are you going to get through this?
Only 77 days left… How on earth will you get through this? Well, for most people, it’s probably less than 50 days, depending which country
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What if you were both a steak AND a sizzle guy?”
Metaphors are a powerful tool in coaching sessions. I’ve been working with a senior Managing Director client in an international technology consultancy for the past
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How understanding our emotions changes the way we feel
It’s amazing how identifying your emotions can transform the way you see things. Because I’ll be honest with you, running your own small business at
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Listening, finding your passion and feeling inspired
Last week, I was in the French Alps with my son, Reece Mathieson. Just the two of us, enjoying time on the slopes, something we
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Cultivating a “Number One” Mindset: A Winning Leadership Approach to Drive Success
In a number of recent coaching conversations with clients, I have helped them to explore the notion of a “Number One” mindset and how it
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People. Change. Systems. Or they don’t… Are you making the most of all three to unleash your team and transform your organisation?
Organisational transformation is often a formidable challenge, typically met with resistance and scepticism. However, by understanding and leveraging the interplay between people, change and systems,
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Leaders: Stop Trying to ‘Drive’ Organisational Change – There Is a Better Way (Clue: Change is a Team Sport)
You are operating in the realm of organisational change, where the key to success lies within your own workforce. As a business leader in today’s
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Unleashing the Power of Neuroscience for Successful Change
In today’s rapidly evolving business landscape, organisations must adapt to change to stay competitive and thrive. However, driving successful culture change can be a complex
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Unlocking Change: Understanding Immunity to Change
Change is an inevitable and often challenging aspect of personal and professional life. However, despite our best intentions, individuals, teams, and organisations frequently encounter resistance
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Unleashing the Power of MASTER Leadership: A Blueprint for Success
In the constantly-shifting landscape of business challenges and organisational transformation, we know that effective leadership plays a pivotal role in driving growth and success. Today,
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Embracing Discomfort: The Path to Confidence, Learning and Change
Human nature often leads us to seek comfort and familiarity. We tend to stick to routines and avoid venturing into the unknown. However, the ‘change
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World Kindness Day: Time to have your CAKE and eat it?
Today is World Kindness Day. And this year, more than most, it seems a good moment to reflect and consider how we treat ourselves and
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The Empathy Manifesto – Part 3: How to become an empathetic leader
This is the final part of the Empathy Manifesto, a three-part series by business coaches Joss Mathieson and Oliver Hansard. We believe that effective leadership, organisational agility
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The Empathy Manifesto – Part 2: Using empathy as a compass to successfully navigate change
This is the second part of the Empathy Manifesto, a three-part series by business coaches Joss Mathieson and Oliver Hansard. We believe that effective leadership, organisational agility and
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The Empathy Manifesto – Part 1: The essential leadership skill to navigate uncertainty
The Empathy Manifesto is a three-part series by business coaches Joss Mathieson and Oliver Hansard. They believe that effective leadership, organisational agility and high-performance in uncertain times all
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A VUCA world needs more VUCA leaders
VUCA has become a popular acronym in recent times to describe the world we are living in. It stands for Volatile, Uncertain, Complex and Ambiguous.
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Do you want help with the challenges you are facing?
“Joss helped me to find my courage and conviction.” This is one piece of feedback received from a very senior leader in my former company
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What is the ‘Change Oasis’?
The ‘Change Oasis’ is both the name of our company and also our framework for helping leaders, teams and organisations to change. The name was
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My story: The benefits of embracing change
At the heart of what I do is a simple idea: people find change hard and I can make it easier for them, so they
