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Do you Need a Career Coach?
By: Ian Kirkby. A really good question! The answer of course depends on what you want: if you have an ambitious streak and want to climb...
Ian Kirkby
Feb 14, 20223 min read


Does Coaching Really Make a Difference?
Yes! As long ago as 2009, around 90% of organisations were using coaching and the trend continues upwards (https://bit.ly/AspireMCL021). ...
Ian Kirkby
Feb 1, 20221 min read


Guest Blog on Coaching Skills for Effective Leaders
Thanks to my friend, Taseer (Taz) Ahmad, for this blog which describes 5 skills leaders can employ when coaching for effect. Remember...
Ian Kirkby
Jan 24, 20224 min read


Can you Change Your Leadership Style?
In short, you must! It is vital for effective leadership to be able to flex leadership style along a continuum from...
Ian Kirkby
Jan 19, 20221 min read


Psst! Want to know why you just can't seem to get on with THAT person at work?
...or why your board or team has to avoid sensitive issues for fear of triggering destructive conflict? A common reason is that we do not...
Ian Kirkby
Jan 10, 20222 min read


Leading Change in a Disruptive World
Happy New Year, everyone! I hope you enjoyed a break over the holidays? Here is an excellent, short article by HBR to help get you back...
Ian Kirkby
Jan 4, 20221 min read


Merry Christmas!
Wishing all our clients and friends a blessed Christmas and a happy 2022!
Ian Kirkby
Dec 17, 20211 min read


A Christmas Present with a Difference (and they won't get 2 of them!)
It's that time of year again when we search for inspiration for presents. Tired of sending and receiving the same old corporate gifts? Is...
Ian Kirkby
Dec 7, 20211 min read


Hybrid Working is Here to Stay - Are YOU Ready?
This is an excellent article by HBR that will help leaders and managers get the most out of hybrid working arrangements:...
Ian Kirkby
Dec 1, 20211 min read


Leading a Hybrid Team
How do you lead a hybrid team? The vast majority of clients and other contacts I have are moving towards a hybrid working model and it...
Ian Kirkby
Nov 24, 20211 min read
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