No pressure: how to deliver a great first speech

No pressure: how to deliver a great first speech

What messages should an incoming leader give in their first speech? A new US President, perhaps, or a potential new German Chancellor, or any new boss taking over a high profile role – how should they approach that crucial first communication? It seems the right week...
What I Learned from… Coaching Virtually

What I Learned from… Coaching Virtually

A guide for executives, coaches and HR professionals to succeeding with virtual leadership coaching. Delphine Parmenter, Executive Coach, Educator and Kourdi Associate Like most leadership coaches, I was coaching online long before we were all confined, sheltered and...
The Covid Leadership Challenge

The Covid Leadership Challenge

The Covid pandemic has led to many more people working from home; what should leaders and organisations do to reflect this major change in working patterns across the globe? Richard Finn gives leaders some answers. Working from home has many benefits, but it also...
Succeeding in a New Role

Succeeding in a New Role

What should you do if you are about to start a new role? A friend of mine is just about to start a new, senior leadership role, so to help her (and you) here are a few ideas. Begin learning and questioning fast – ideally before you start the new job When starting a...
The Drivers of Trust

The Drivers of Trust

What Do We Look For When Deciding To Trust Someone?American politics provides a fascinating and perennial (actually a quadrennial) question: who do you trust? -Specifically, if you are a voter, which candidate do you trust to advance the priorities that matter to you...