by Karen Morley | Gender diversity, Inclusion, Leadership, Motivation, Unconscious bias
This year’s International Women’s Day theme ‘Each for Equal’ encourages us to challenge stereotypes and bias, as well as to celebrate women’s achievements. Great sentiment: yet it’s hard to put it into practice, as 109 years’ of International Women’s Days hints at....
by Karen Morley | Coaching, Collaboration, Culture, Leadership, Motivation
Mike felt the tingle of revelation. Then the opposing thud of self-recrimination. ‘But I already knew that’, he said. ‘I can’t believe I’m just now figuring it out.’ That sure sounds like an insight! Mike wanted to shift the quality of a couple of relationships he had...
by Karen Morley | Career Acceleration, Coaching, Ideal Learning State, Increasing effectiveness, Leadership, Motivation
Coaching is widespread, and has become a part of the mainstream development offer of many organisations. With coaching, a leader doesn’t have to journey through the process of change alone. At the same time, they are able to voice their strongest desires for...
by Karen Morley | Coaching, Leadership, Motivation
It might seem obvious: when people have experiences that allow them to meet their fundamental needs, such as being authentic or belonging, their work motivation increases. Except that it’s not so obvious. Vicky is one of several leaders I’m currently coaching whose...
by Karen Morley | Increasing effectiveness, Leadership
Being a flexible thinker is an absolute must for leader well-being. The more flexible you are in your thinking: ✔︎ the less stuck you get. ✔︎ the less ‘fused’ you are with 1 way of doing things. ✔︎ the more options you have. ✔︎ the easier...
by Karen Morley | Coaching, Leadership
Coaching is an antidote to the pressure of leading. It: slows down the pace; helps you delegate and trust more; enables your team to do more, better; is inspiring and energising. Coaching is such an important part of leadership but so many leaders don’t take the time...