AI
Coaching is personal. It’s built on trust, presence, and human connection. So when I tell people I’ve been training an AI version of myself to coach, I usually get one of two reactions: fascination or discomfort. And honestly, I’ve felt both. As an executive, leadership, management and
By Cindy Benning In the fast-paced landscape of modern business, leaders are often preoccupied with tangible challenges such as inefficiencies, missed deadlines, and declining performance metrics. However, some of the most detrimental obstacles are not immediately visible. Instead, they emerge from ingrained behavioural patterns within an organization’s culture. These
Navigating the AI Revolution Contributed by Jamie Billingham Introduction: The Fear Factor The rise of AI sparks both excitement and uncertainty. Its potential to revolutionize industries is clear, but many leaders worry about balancing innovation with workforce stability, navigating ethical concerns like bias and privacy, or simply keeping up with
Cultural Intelligence
Contributed by Carlos Cadogan In 2025, organizations and leaders will encounter opportunities and challenges that will significantly impact their productivity and revenue. One major challenge will be finding ways to inspire and motivate their employees. Employees are facing unprecedented challenges, and numerous studies reveal a significant decline in engagement and
BEHAVIOURshift
Contributed by Cindy Benning Toxic environments undermine the very foundation of psychological safety, making it difficult for teams to thrive. However, fostering a psychologically safe environment can be a powerful antidote to toxicity. In 2008, Dr. David Rock introduced the SCARF model in his seminal paper, “SCARF: A Brain-Based Model
Coaching as Leaders
Hello to all dedicated accountants, gamers, digital artists, social media managers, and everyone who spends long hours at a desk! Have you noticed a common challenge we all face? That persistent discomfort between the shoulder blades and neck that often intensifies during or after a long workday. It’s that
Coaching as Leaders
Incorporating coaching skills into leadership practice is more than asking powerful questions or offering feedback—it’s about being fully present. Coaching presence is one of the core competencies for professionally trained coaches (International Coaching Federation – ICF) and is one of the most transformative skills a leader can adopt. It
Methods & Models
A common theme in many of our articles and conversations with leaders is this idea of “busyness.” With that in mind, we really loved this post from AJ Silber ( https://www.linkedin.com/in/ajsilber/ ) on the difference between being “busy” and being “productive.” https://www.linkedin.com/posts/ajsilber_
S.P.A.C.E. to Lead
Contributed by Carrie Lamb In Canada, we just recognized Orange Shirt Day and Truth and Reconciliation Day (TRC Day) on September 30th. And while many understand the importance of this day, for others, it is another long weekend. It is critical that not only on that day, but every day,
Cultural Intelligence
In today’s increasingly globalized and diverse business landscape, leaders face the challenge of managing teams with varied cultural backgrounds and navigating complex interpersonal dynamics. To thrive in this environment, leaders must cultivate two critical competencies: Cultural Intelligence (CQ) and Mindfulness. These qualities not only enhance a leader’s effectiveness
AI
Navigating the AI Revolution Contributed by Jamie Billingham What Every Leader Needs to Know, Learn, and Do Generative AI is transforming industries and rapidly changing how we work. As a leader, you need to: * Know: AI brings new business opportunities, but ethical use, data privacy, and human-AI collaboration are critical.
BEHAVIOURshift
In today’s fast-paced work environments, certain behaviours can quietly erode the foundations of organizational culture. When left unmanaged, these behaviours don’t just persist—they proliferate, leading to a toxic cycle that harms both individuals and the organization. Understanding these behaviours and their impact is crucial to breaking this