Hybrid Work Flexibility: Coaching Middle Management to Make It Work
Two weeks ago at the Reward and Engage conference, two local surveys caught my attention. Now, put this next to CIPD’s 2025 report referring to …
Mastering Delegation: How to Boost Team Productivity and Reduce Stress
Have you ever hesitated to delegate work to your team members? If you have, you’ve most likely had practical reasons for it. Which of the …
Why Managing Upwards is Important
In a recent coaching session, we dove into “managing upwards”. While it’s often seen as a way to further our own interests, it can also …
Transitioning from Expert to Manager: Key Mindset Shift for Success
When switching your role from professional expert to manager, how should your perspective and mindset change? Remember that you are no longer responsible for yourself …
Managing Workload as a New Manager
Do you find your new managerial role difficult? Are you struggling to handle your workload as a new manager? Don’t worry, it’s normal to feel …
How to handle difficult conversations as a Manager
As a manager, how often have you had to manage a “difficult” conversation? About poor performance, a change in rules, turning down a request, or …
Managing former peers
To the newly promoted managers reading this post: if this is you, then you are now most likely managing your former colleagues. In some cases, …