The gift of time

Am I simply a performance coach, or am I also a teacher?

For me, leadership is not about being the loudest voice in the room or having all the answers. It is what happens when you step back, speak less, and listen more, creating the conditions for others to think, learn, and lead. True leadership requires a willingness to empower teams with care and intention, rather than control. It also demands humility. If you cannot be challenged or corrected without becoming defensive or offended, meaningful growth becomes impossible. Growth, in leadership and in life, begins with the ability to listen, reflect, and adapt.

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Pause and reflect

According to the Oxford English dictionary, “…a pause is a short period when you stop doing something before continuing, and when you reflect on something, you think deeply about it.” In these strange, uncertain and frightening times, how is it that some people ‘keep calm and carry on’, while others panic?

• Get active and do some form of regular physical activity, even if it’s just walking 10 minutes a day.

• Keep learning as your mind need to keep active too, so give it a regular workout.

• Random acts of kindness are contagious, please spread the word.

• We are hardwired to want social connections as they are essential to good mental wellbeing.

• Take time to notice things, whether it’s your neighbour’s new hairstyle or reflecting on your experiences.

• Caring for others, it’s essential to do what’s right for the global community.

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