Lee joined the AoEC marketing team in late 2018. Working in PR and marketing communications since 2000, Lee has looked after the needs of a diverse array of brands including the National Business Awards, ExCeL London, Virgin Experience Days, Labelexpo, the Roundhouse and Chelsea Football Club. She has led high profile media partnerships with The Daily Telegraph and Scotsman as well as running successful international campaigns.
Article
15th January 2026 by Lee Robertson
Technology is transforming the workplace at an unprecedented pace. Automation, AI and digital platforms are reshaping how we work, communicate…
Article
15th January 2026 by Lee Robertson
As artificial intelligence rapidly reshapes the coaching landscape, many professional coaches are asking an important question: how do I stay…
Interview
13th January 2026 by Lee Robertson
In this interview, we speak with Jacqueline Onalo, award-winning human rights lawyer, leadership trainer and founder of JOLT International. A…
Article
5th January 2026 by Lee Robertson
Organisations today face constant pressure to deliver more with less. Learning and development teams juggle multiple priorities - technical training,…
Interview
16th December 2025 by Lee Robertson
With a career rooted in drama therapy and over 25 years designing experiential learning for leading consultancies, Alison Seddon made…
Article
16th December 2025 by Lee Robertson
Leadership isn’t about having a title or authority. It’s about influence, trust and the ability to guide others through complexity.…
Article
16th December 2025 by Lee Robertson
Coaching has become one of the most powerful tools for developing leaders and teams, but not all coaching works in…
Article
1st December 2025 by Lee Robertson
If there’s one thing the latest Global Culture Report from the O.C. Tanner Institute makes clear, it’s this: workplace culture…
News
13th November 2025 by Lee Robertson
We’re pleased to announce that the AoEC’s Mentor Coaching and Group Supervision programmes are now available for bookings in 2026.
Article
18th November 2025 by Lee Robertson
Most organisations say they’re “team-based” - but how well do they understand the teams that drive their business forward?
Interview
18th November 2025 by Lee Robertson
With a global career spanning consultancy, executive search, and marketing, Laura Wong made a bold shift - stepping away from…
Article
4th November 2025 by Lee Robertson
Why more organisations are moving toward a coaching culture – and how to do it effectively
Article
21st October 2025 by Lee Robertson
Something’s not working in the way we lead teams. Across industries, managers are feeling burned out, disconnected and unsure how…
Article
21st October 2025 by Lee Robertson
Team coaching is rapidly gaining traction as organisations seek growth and better business outcomes from more collaborative, resilient and high-performing…
News
21st October 2025 by Lee Robertson
The Academy of Executive Coaching (AoEC) is proud to unveil the Systemic Team Coaching® Practitioner Diploma (STCPD) - a transformative…
Case study
15th October 2025 by Lee Robertson
How one consultancy invested in developing coaching capability, fueled leadership promotions, and built a scalable culture of coaching.
Article
9th October 2025 by Lee Robertson
Executive coaching is often framed as a thinking profession - one that relies on listening, questioning and reflection. But for…
Interview
21st October 2025 by Lee Robertson
Liz Sebag-Montefiore is chief executive and co-founder of 10Eighty, a career and talent management consultancy known for its people-first ethos…
Article
7th October 2025 by Lee Robertson
As the climate crisis intensifies, its impact is no longer confined to environmental headlines or sustainability departments. It is becoming…
Case study
6th October 2025 by Lee Robertson
In today’s fast-changing world, leadership is being redefined. Business models are evolving, hybrid work is the norm, and leaders are…
Article
2nd October 2025 by Lee Robertson
Some teams just work. There’s energy, trust and a shared sense of purpose. Others, despite having talent and resources, never…
Interview
18th September 2025 by Lee Robertson
Junior Beaman is a senior leadership coach at a leading bank with over 16 years’ experience in leadership culture and…
Article
18th September 2025 by Lee Robertson
On September 3rd, Lord Mark Price - former Waitrose boss and UK trade minister - formally launched the Work Happiness…
Case study
6th October 2025 by Lee Robertson
The Chartered Society of Physiotherapy (CSP) is the professional body and trade union for physiotherapists in the UK. With around…
Case study
6th October 2025 by Lee Robertson
ATG Entertainment has partnered with the Academy of Executive Coaching (AoEC) since 2014 to embed coaching at the heart of…
Article
3rd September 2025 by Lee Robertson
Imagine this: your top-performing sales rep is smashing targets, impressing clients and always first to volunteer. Naturally, you promote them…
Article
18th September 2025 by Lee Robertson
At AoEC, we often meet leaders who are curious about coaching but unsure what a “coaching culture” really means. It’s…
Interview
19th August 2025 by Lee Robertson
After three decades in senior leadership roles at global tech giants including Amazon Web Services and Hewlett-Packard Enterprise, Nick Brown…
Article
19th August 2025 by Lee Robertson
A new international study has found that competitive workplace cultures are not just stressful – they may also be fuelling…
Article
19th August 2025 by Lee Robertson
In a time of rapid technological change and shifting workforce expectations, organisations are under pressure to rethink how they support…
Article
6th August 2025 by Lee Robertson
In today’s world, disruption isn’t a passing phase - it’s the environment we operate in. From climate volatility and AI…
Article
22nd July 2025 by Lee Robertson
As coaching continues to evolve, many individual coaches are finding themselves nudged into new territory: working with teams. It’s a…
Article
22nd July 2025 by Lee Robertson
Presence in coaching isn’t just about being physically in the room or using active listening techniques automatically. It’s about the…
Article
3rd July 2025 by Lee Robertson
Some learning fades fast. You read a book or attend a workshop, take a few notes, and by the following…
Interview
17th June 2025 by Lee Robertson
In this interview, we speak with Natalia Zalesinska, executive coach, trainer, and head of AoEC Poland. With a background in…
Interview
17th June 2025 by Lee Robertson
In this interview, we talk to Mitra Gholam, executive and leadership coach and member of the team at Alira Consulting,…
Article
17th June 2025 by Lee Robertson
Coaching has firmly established itself as one of the most effective ways to unlock human potential at work. But simply…
News
6th August 2025 by Lee Robertson
The Academy of Executive Coaching (AoEC) is proud to announce the launch of its Master Practitioner Diploma in Embodied Dialogue…
Article
17th June 2025 by Lee Robertson
As the demand for coaching grows, so too does the variety of formats it’s delivered in. One-to-one coaching is now…
Article
17th June 2025 by Lee Robertson
The world of work is shifting faster than ever. Job roles evolve, industries transform and career paths zigzag rather than…
Article
3rd June 2025 by Lee Robertson
Change is not a one-off event - it is constant, complex and often unpredictable. Organisations must navigate shifting market conditions,…
Interview
20th May 2025 by Lee Robertson
In this interview, we speak with Katrin Oblikas-Peretti, executive coach and faculty member on the AoEC’s Professional Practitioner Diploma in…
Interview
20th May 2025 by Lee Robertson
Natasa Iacovides is director of human resources and an executive coach at Hermes Airports in Cyprus. A graduate of the…
Article
20th May 2025 by Lee Robertson
The CEO job description is being rewritten. Command-and-control leadership is out. What’s replacing it? Coaching. And not just the kind…
Article
20th May 2025 by Lee Robertson
Stepping into a management role for the first time is a significant transition. The temptation to prove your value by…
Article
6th May 2025 by Lee Robertson
For experienced coaches, the journey doesn’t end with models, credentials or frameworks. It deepens. And the most impactful CPD isn’t…
Interview
22nd April 2025 by Lee Robertson
Donald Phillips has been helping people speak with greater clarity and confidence since 1995. Through a unique blend of speech…
Interview
15th April 2025 by Lee Robertson
We’re delighted to catch up with Jeremy Shute, a graduate of the AoEC’s Practitioner Diploma in Executive Coaching, whose career…
Article
22nd April 2025 by Lee Robertson
The workplace is evolving at an unprecedented pace, and managers are facing increasing complexity in their roles. According to Deloitte’s…
News
1st April 2025 by Lee Robertson
The AoEC is pleased to announce the launch of its Professional Practitioner CPD Series, offering experienced coaches the opportunity to…
Article
3rd April 2025 by Lee Robertson
As workplaces evolve at breakneck speed, with technology reshaping industries and business landscapes constantly shifting, staying ahead of the curve…
Article
25th March 2025 by Lee Robertson
Effective discussions are the foundation of a high-performing leadership team. When senior leaders come together, their conversations shape decisions, drive…
Article
18th March 2025 by Lee Robertson
B Corp certification has rapidly become a hallmark of businesses committed to balancing profit with purpose. However, achieving certification is…
Interview
18th March 2025 by Lee Robertson
This month, we speak with Kaz Hazelwood, a practitioner who seamlessly blends coaching with psychotherapy, ecotherapy and continuing professional development…
Article
18th March 2025 by Lee Robertson
Recent research into team performance has revealed a stark contrast between the best and worst habits influencing effectiveness. While teams…
Article
3rd March 2025 by Lee Robertson
The climate and ecological emergency (CEE) is not just a crisis of the environment; it is a crisis of human…
Book Review
3rd March 2025 by Lee Robertson
Philip Atkinson’s Bee Wise: 12 Leadership Lessons from a Busy Beehive is an eloquent, engaging and thought-provoking exploration of leadership…
Interview
18th February 2025 by Lee Robertson
Lucy Tulloch began as the head of coach education at the AoEC in January. A passionate coach, Lucy empowers individuals…
Interview
18th February 2025 by Lee Robertson
André Bright is an accredited executive coach, architect and dancer from Sierra Leone, now based in London. With a background…
Article
18th February 2025 by Lee Robertson
The modern C-suite faces increasing complexity and pressure to navigate change, drive collaboration and deliver results. As new leadership roles…
Article
18th February 2025 by Lee Robertson
Investing in coach skills training is a smart decision for organisations looking to foster growth, drive performance and build strong,…
Article
3rd February 2025 by Lee Robertson
The findings of recruitment firm Robert Walters’ research into Gen Z’s aversion to middle management should act as a wake-up…
News
21st January 2025 by Lee Robertson
The Academy of Executive Coaching (AoEC) is delighted to announce the launch of the Practitioner Diploma in Executive Coaching in…
Interview
21st January 2025 by Lee Robertson
Dr Claire Handby is a highly experienced business leader and former Big4 director with over two decades of expertise in…
Article
21st January 2025 by Lee Robertson
Executive coaching is a deeply fulfilling and impactful profession that places people at the heart of its practice. Unlike traditional…
Article
21st January 2025 by Lee Robertson
Team coaching has traditionally been associated with professional coaches, but its benefits extend far beyond this group. For leaders, managers…
Article
21st January 2025 by Lee Robertson
The UK’s persistent productivity challenge remains a major obstacle for businesses. With productivity growth stalling since the 2008 financial crisis,…
Interview
13th December 2024 by Lee Robertson
Lucy Russell, founder of the Lucidity Coach and an ICF and EMCC certified coach, empowers working women and mothers to…
Article
5th December 2024 by Lee Robertson
The demand for executive coaching is growing as organisations recognise its impact on leadership effectiveness, employee engagement and organisational performance.…
News
13th December 2024 by Lee Robertson
The Academy of Executive Coaching (AoEC) is pleased to announce the appointment of Peter Burditt as chair of the board.…
Interview
13th December 2024 by Lee Robertson
Becky McKinlay, managing director of Oystercatchers, is a strategic and creative business leader with extensive experience across advertising, communications and…
Article
13th December 2024 by Lee Robertson
The latest Boards and Society report by Heidrick & Struggles reveals a disconnect at the highest levels of corporate leadership.…
Article
2nd December 2024 by Lee Robertson
The workplace landscape is shifting at an unprecedented pace and leaders are facing mounting pressure to adapt to this evolving…
Interview
18th November 2024 by Lee Robertson
Alistair Russell is an experienced management consultant who works with executives to develop their organisations and leadership teams. Having held…
Interview
18th November 2024 by Lee Robertson
Dumi Magadlela is an accredited international executive coach, team coach, coach trainer, leadership development facilitator, organisational ‘people whisperer’, and African…
Article
18th November 2024 by Lee Robertson
As global leaders gather at COP29, it's clear that the impact of the climate crisis extends beyond environmental devastation -…
News
18th November 2024 by Lee Robertson
The AoEC is delighted to announce a new partnership with Salim Bahji of AB Coaching Institute, marking the launch of…
Article
18th November 2024 by Lee Robertson
In the workplace, leadership styles are evolving, with the coaching approach now becoming central to many organisations. While some view…
Article
1st November 2024 by Lee Robertson
Leader and manager development remains the number one priority for HR leaders as they prepare for 2025, according to a…
Article
1st November 2024 by Lee Robertson
Professionals in leadership roles are increasingly recognising the value of investing in their own development. Many are turning to accredited…
Article
21st October 2024 by Lee Robertson
Organisational culture has long been acknowledged as a critical factor in business success, but according to the recent report from…
Interview
21st October 2024 by Lee Robertson
Shruti Sonthalia is a Master Certified Coach (ICF) with extensive experience working with C-Suite and senior leaders across industries including…
Article
21st October 2024 by Lee Robertson
When it comes to training as an executive or team coach, the journey can be as rewarding as the destination.…
Article
1st October 2024 by Lee Robertson
Leadership is evolving. As human connection, empathy, and psychological insight become increasingly important, the role of a leader is shifting…
Interview
21st October 2024 by Lee Robertson
Judith van de Pas has over 25 years of professional experience in technology & digital strategy, transformation and change management,…
Interview
23rd September 2024 by Lee Robertson
Jo Ibbott completed the Practitioner Diploma in Executive Coaching in 2017. Now working as an executive menopause coach and leadership…
Article
23rd September 2024 by Lee Robertson
In an era where businesses are scrutinised for their actions and values, ethical reasoning is more important than ever. With…
Article
12th September 2024 by Lee Robertson
Strong leadership is more than making decisions - it’s about empowering others to thrive. As organisations increasingly acknowledge the value…
Article
23rd September 2024 by Lee Robertson
The modern British workplace is more diverse than ever, with multiple generations working side by side. While this diversity brings…
Interview
19th August 2024 by Lee Robertson
Evgeny Shadchnev came to coaching from an impressive professional background in web development and engineering. Having built and led a…
Interview
19th August 2024 by Lee Robertson
Graham Wood brings extensive global experience across diverse sectors, including the United Nations, government, private industry, and non-governmental organisations. He…
Article
31st July 2024 by Lee Robertson
Aspiring executive coaches often aim to earn official credentials from the International Coaching Federation (ICF). With the ICF recently updating…
Article
19th August 2024 by Lee Robertson
Becoming a professionally accredited executive coach can be a transformative step in your career, whether you are aiming to work…
Article
22nd July 2024 by Lee Robertson
Plotting a course through the complexity, rapid change, uncertainty and overwhelm of today’s business climate requires a fundamental approach –…
Article
22nd July 2024 by Lee Robertson
Recent research, such as the Atlassian State of Teams 2024 report, reveals that teams are busier than ever but are…
Article
10th July 2024 by Lee Robertson
Curious about coaching and wondering if it is the right fit for you? The AoEC’s two-day Coaching Skills Certificate offers…
Interview
22nd July 2024 by Lee Robertson
George Bruell has more than 30 years’ experience of working across business and the arts. With a degree in immunology…
Interview
21st June 2024 by Lee Robertson
With an extensive background spanning two decades working in leadership roles in a variety of humanitarian contexts across the world,…
Article
21st June 2024 by Lee Robertson
Recent statistics published in Gallup’s State of the Global Workplace: 2024 Report reveal a concerning trend among UK employees, with…
Article
21st June 2024 by Lee Robertson
The human element of workplace learning is sometimes overlooked in favour of efficiency and technology. However, humanising learning experiences is…
Interview
20th May 2024 by Lee Robertson
We are delighted this month to throw the spotlight on Araceli Canedo Bebbington who started her coach training journey with…
Article
20th May 2024 by Lee Robertson
Just what exactly is it that makes people want to train on the AoEC’s popular Practitioner Diploma in Executive Coaching?…
Article
20th May 2024 by Lee Robertson
In executive coaching, success hinges on trust, understanding and clear expectations between the coach, client and where appropriate, the client…
Article
22nd April 2024 by Lee Robertson
Speed and productivity are key in today’s workplace, but could HR professionals make more use of tools such as energy…
Interview
22nd April 2024 by Lee Robertson
Sam Jayasuriya is an accredited PCC coach and Somatic coach endorsed by the ICF and a certified mBit Coach, NLP…
Article
22nd April 2024 by Lee Robertson
Embarking on the journey to become a professional accredited executive coach is an exciting endeavour filled with new opportunities for…
Interview
19th March 2024 by Lee Robertson
Boasting nearly 25 years of professional trading experience, Steve Goldstein held a diverse range of roles within investment banking businesses.…
Interview
19th March 2024 by Lee Robertson
Boasting nearly 25 years of professional trading experience, Steve Goldstein held a diverse range of roles within investment banking businesses.…
News
19th March 2024 by Lee Robertson
The AoEC is pleased to announce its continued expansion with the launch of AoEC Asia which is being headed up…
Article
19th March 2024 by Lee Robertson
As many organisations continue to focus their investment into learning and development initiatives, LinkedIn’s recently published Workplace Learning Report 2024…
News
19th March 2024 by Lee Robertson
The AoEC is pleased to reveal that Philip Atkinson and David Kesby have been appointed as its new global partners…
Interview
20th February 2024 by Lee Robertson
Emma James came to coaching after a background in senior leadership working for a FTSE100 company in fashion retail. Having…
News
20th February 2024 by Lee Robertson
The AoEC is pleased to announce the launch of its Coaching as a Line Manager (CaaLM) programme. Running over four…
Article
20th February 2024 by Lee Robertson
In coach training, experiential learning can be more impactful in embedding your learning. Unlike traditional classroom learning where you might…
Interview
20th February 2024 by Lee Robertson
Jason Collins comes from a prestigious background in investment management where he worked for brands including Wellington Management and Deutsche…
Interview
23rd January 2024 by Lee Robertson
Caroline Bottrell is an organisational development professional with extensive experience in helping strategic leaders and operational managers get the best…
Interview
23rd January 2024 by Lee Robertson
Jon Palmstrom is now certified a career and leadership coach having worked for leading organisations in the financial services and…
Article
23rd January 2024 by Lee Robertson
We hear a lot about executive coaching going mainstream, but is that truly the case? Is the true meaning of…
Interview
17th December 2023 by Lee Robertson
Helen Tuddenham is an accredited executive coach and L&D consultant with a 25-year career in professional services. Working predominantly with…
Interview
17th December 2023 by Lee Robertson
Genevieve Loaker is relationship consultant and executive coach with a focus on personal and leadership development. Genevieve very kindly gave…
Article
17th December 2023 by Lee Robertson
The significance of a coachable mindset cannot be overstated. It is the base upon which individuals can build lasting achievements,…
Book Review
4th December 2023 by Lee Robertson
I have the pleasure of working alongside Joan here at the AoEC, so when I heard she had written a…
Article
4th December 2023 by Lee Robertson
A new report published by talent management platform Beamery has discovered that middle managers are going unrecognised in addressing talent…
Interview
21st November 2023 by Lee Robertson
Jenny Williams is a Master Coach (MCC) and one of the first coaches in the world to be accredited in…
Interview
21st November 2023 by Lee Robertson
An accomplished executive coach, facilitator and experienced non-executive director, Glenda Marchant has over 25 years senior management experience in the…
Article
21st November 2023 by Lee Robertson
At the heart of the coaching-executive partnership lies a straightforward yet transformative dynamic. Coaches play a crucial role in helping…
Interview
24th October 2023 by Lee Robertson
Nora Hutson has over 20 years' experience in HR, in both the public and private sectors, specialising in employee relations,…
Interview
24th October 2023 by Lee Robertson
London-based Johnny Hammond is a coach and consultant with over 20 years’ experience in digital business. Founder of Johnny Hammond…
Interview
24th October 2023 by Lee Robertson
Richard Roberts comes from a highly successful career with senior director positions in the software, technology and telecommunications industries and…
Article
24th October 2023 by Lee Robertson
Traditional management styles are changing and gradually making way for more inclusive and empowering approaches. One such approach gaining prominence…
Article
4th October 2023 by Lee Robertson
Accreditation is the cornerstone of the coaching industry and it is the definitive way to showcase your competence, credibility and…
Interview
18th September 2023 by Lee Robertson
Reshma Karia is an accredited executive coach and mental health employment advisor with 20 years of experience of providing one-to-one…
Article
18th September 2023 by Lee Robertson
Now in its fourth iteration, the latest EY 2023 Work Reimagined Survey is calling on leaders to adopt a people-first…
Interview
18th September 2023 by Lee Robertson
Vinetta Archer-Dyer has enjoyed a 30+ year career in academia which has covered areas such as operational management, people and…
Book Review
31st August 2023 by Lee Robertson
This is one of those books that all good coaches should own, or at the very least borrow if they…
Interview
22nd August 2023 by Lee Robertson
Gary Reed has over 25 years’ experience in higher education, both as a published management academic and director of research…
Article
22nd August 2023 by Lee Robertson
As a member of the C-suite team, what would you do if your mid-level managers, senior leaders and even CEO,…
Book Review
2nd August 2023 by Lee Robertson
This book caught my eye because it is subject matter that probably does not get the full thought and attention…
Article
2nd August 2023 by Lee Robertson
New research from Degreed highlights the need for more social learning, supportive managers, and practical opportunities to build skills when…
News
25th September 2023 by Lee Robertson
AoEC is delighted and proud to announce it is now a Certified B Corporation™. AoEC is a triple-accredited global coach…
Interview
17th July 2023 by Lee Robertson
Priya Chandra-Rogers is a qualified coach having studied with the AoEC. Working as head - talent and leadership at Sage,…
Article
17th July 2023 by Lee Robertson
According to Gallup’s State of the Global Workplace 2023 Report nearly 90% of UK employees are disengaged from their job…
Article
3rd July 2023 by Lee Robertson
New data has revealed that nearly a quarter (23%) of employers are overlooking the development of their new young leaders…
Interview
19th June 2023 by Lee Robertson
Vinna Tsang is a managing consultant for Korn Ferry’s Professional Search Team in North America. She has a combined of…
Article
1st June 2023 by Lee Robertson
Research from employee listening and people analytics firm Perceptyx has shown that organisations that listen to their employees and act…
Interview
22nd May 2023 by Lee Robertson
Andy Maddock is a leader, performance and executive coach and sports commentator. Having worked in high performance sport for seven…
Article
22nd May 2023 by Lee Robertson
New data and economic modelling published by AXA UK and the Centre for Business and Economic Research (Cebr) has revealed…
Article
27th April 2023 by Lee Robertson
Data from the 2023 ICF Global Coaching Study (GCS) has revealed that the coaching industry is in good shape with…
Interview
19th April 2023 by Lee Robertson
Karen Smart heads up the AoEC’s consultant coach team who provide a range of coaching services for companies. After pursuing…
Article
19th April 2023 by Lee Robertson
Home working is at its highest ever level, but the shift to hybrid working is causing headaches for one in…
Article
20th March 2023 by Lee Robertson
88 per cent of people believe stress at work can significantly decrease quality of life. 61 per cent agree experiencing…
Interview
20th March 2023 by Lee Robertson
Pulling from 30 years of corporate experience and 14+ years of executive coaching practice, Claire d'Aboville is PCC level ICF-accredited…
Article
1st March 2023 by Lee Robertson
A new study from employer brand agency, Chatter Communications, has revealed that only one in ten people believe they have…
Interview
20th February 2023 by Lee Robertson
After starting her career as an audit trainee at KPMG, Claire Davis went on secondment into KPMG’s learning and development…
Interview
20th February 2023 by Lee Robertson
Gavin Sharpe is a UK qualified psychotherapist, relationship/psychosexual therapist and executive coach. Based in Monaco, where he runs Riviera Wellbeing,…
Article
20th February 2023 by Lee Robertson
As 2023 is likely to see a continuation of economic challenge and uncertainty, we look at some of the reasons…
Interview
24th January 2023 by Lee Robertson
Rudi Kindts is an experienced senior executive and non-executive director, senior executive mentor and integral development coach. Having developed a…
Interview
14th December 2022 by Lee Robertson
Emily Gale is a certified executive coach whose aim is to help her clients build confidence and strengthen their leadership…
Interview
28th November 2022 by Lee Robertson
Jon Hazan has worked in many different management environments over the past 25 years. Originally serving as an army officer,…
Article
15th November 2022 by Lee Robertson
The average CEO of a Fortune 500 company gets just 28 uninterrupted minutes a day. Most of those working in…
Article
15th November 2022 by Lee Robertson
We have reached a stage where organisations can no longer rely on old playbooks of putting profit before people or…
Article
15th November 2022 by Lee Robertson
A wise woman once said that every board needs a good horse. A horse? Yes, curious? Then if you want…
Interview
25th October 2022 by Lee Robertson
Sam Heighway has enjoyed a 25+ year career in HR, people and change management, leadership development and coaching in the…
Interview
25th October 2022 by Lee Robertson
Mark Powell is the AoEC’s lead consultant coach in Asia Pacific region and is working with organisational clients on leadership…
Article
25th October 2022 by Lee Robertson
A new survey has found that 50 per cent of UK employers are investing in upskilling their employees in a…
Article
28th September 2022 by Lee Robertson
Only one in four employees is confident about their career path at their current organisation according to new research published…
Interview
28th September 2022 by Lee Robertson
Julianna Czifra is a work and organisational psychologist, internationally certified business coach (ICF PCC), and a licensed workplace mediator. Based…
Interview
28th September 2022 by Lee Robertson
As a trainer and coach, Marlien Ligtenberg helps young professionals to thrive. Her mission is to make young professionals the…
News
31st August 2022 by Lee Robertson
We are delighted to announce plans for our first virtual conference - ‘The Great Leadership Reset: the wealth of human…
Interview
31st August 2022 by Lee Robertson
Davo Ruthven-Stuart is currently working as head of OD consultancy for Health Care Solutions at NHS Arden & GEM CSU.…
Interview
31st August 2022 by Lee Robertson
Alex Mullings is an accredited executive coach and chartered health and safety practitioner. Having previously worked for organisations including ENGIE…
Article
31st August 2022 by Lee Robertson
A report has found that high employee turnover is damaging to workplace culture with nearly two thirds of businesses experiencing…
Interview
19th July 2022 by Lee Robertson
Haseena Farid is a consultant working in the arts, charity and creative sectors and professional executive coach. She provides organisational…
Article
19th July 2022 by Lee Robertson
KPMG and the University of Cambridge have announced a new five-year partnership on the ‘Future of Work’ which will examine…
Article
19th July 2022 by Lee Robertson
When asked what will impact their organisations in the coming year, the lack of employees and leaders with key skills…
News
21st June 2022 by Lee Robertson
Gina Lodge has decided to leave her role as chief executive officer (CEO) with the AoEC after 14 years with…
Article
21st June 2022 by Lee Robertson
The latest Workplace Learning Report from LinkedIn has revealed that the field of learning and development has been enjoying a…
Article
21st June 2022 by Lee Robertson
One of the most frequently asked questions here at the AoEC is ‘what do I need to do to become…
Interview
21st June 2022 by Lee Robertson
After a long and rewarding career in the military and senior leadership roles with organisations including Babcock International, Adam MacMillan-Scott…
Article
21st June 2022 by Lee Robertson
One thing the Great Resignation has made clearer is that attracting and retaining top talent goes far beyond offering a…
Interview
16th May 2022 by Lee Robertson
May Ireland is an experienced HR professional and certified executive coach specialising in leadership and enhancing organisational performance. She has…
Article
16th May 2022 by Lee Robertson
For a generation of leaders, Covid-19 brought overwhelm, uncertainty and ambiguity. As the health crisis became a pandemic, coronavirus became…
Interview
26th April 2022 by Lee Robertson
Lucy Day is an accredited executive coach and International Coaching Federation Associate Certified Coach. Coming from a background in service…
Article
26th April 2022 by Lee Robertson
A survey conducted by CoursesOnline has found that over two thirds of people (67 per cent) think that professional qualifications…
Book Review
11th March 2022 by Lee Robertson
Why are we out of balance in so many areas of our lives? How can we find a way of…
Article
21st March 2022 by Lee Robertson
The Performance Management Report 2022 shows that people performance and development strategies are still out of kilter with the needs…
Article
21st March 2022 by Lee Robertson
The Chartered Institute of Internal Auditors (CIIA) is urging boards to ‘get a grip’ on unhealthy corporate cultures in response…
Interview
21st March 2022 by Lee Robertson
Kerry Freeman has worked in human resources for over twenty years. After working as head of culture at RBS where…
Interview
22nd February 2022 by Lee Robertson
Describing herself as a team builder and growth accelerator, Geraldine Butler-Wright is chief people and culture officer at Healthily and…
Article
22nd February 2022 by Lee Robertson
Humans often struggle with decision-making when it comes to uncertain outcomes. Habitually, we will make familiar choices under time pressure…
Interview
22nd February 2022 by Lee Robertson
We had the special privilege of speaking to social change maker Bart Weetjens. Here he discusses his personal journey from…
News
7th February 2022 by Lee Robertson
The AoEC has revealed details of its new bespoke Personal Growth and Wellbeing - A Certificate in Personal Growth for…
Interview
20th January 2022 by Lee Robertson
Neil Mackinnon came to executive coaching following a hugely successful career in the arts where he worked in tour management…
Interview
20th January 2022 by Lee Robertson
Tom Shaw is a qualified executive coach and masters-educated HR professional with over 25 years domestic and international experience across…
Article
19th January 2022 by Lee Robertson
As we enter 2022, there is still a high degree of uncertainty surrounding what the new year will bring. Covid-19…
Interview
13th December 2021 by Lee Robertson
With a background in human resources, Alex Ong is head of organisational and staff development at Middlesex University. Completing his…
Interview
13th December 2021 by Lee Robertson
Caroline Beeston is a senior assessment/development consultant and accredited executive coach with a 20-year track record of helping companies solve…
Article
13th December 2021 by Lee Robertson
The leadership qualities of managers are crucial to how employees ultimately perform and engage with work, yet a recent poll…
Article
13th December 2021 by Lee Robertson
Is coaching an inclusive and diverse industry? Can and should coaching contribute towards racial justice and equity? These are just…
News
22nd November 2021 by Lee Robertson
The AoEC has announced the launch of its new three-day Certificate in Executive Coaching Supervision programme ‘How to ‘be a…
Interview
22nd November 2021 by Lee Robertson
Louise Schubert is an executive coach, mentor, facilitator, coach supervisor and a member of the Global Accreditation team for the…
Article
22nd November 2021 by Lee Robertson
With statistics like one in six adults experiencing some form of depression in summer 2021, we see that world events…
Article
22nd November 2021 by Lee Robertson
New research conducted by WorkBuzz shows that the covid-19 pandemic has accelerated the shift to greater employee listening as employers…
Interview
1st November 2021 by Lee Robertson
Johnny Parks is founder and director of TOWARD Ltd and Chief Strategy Officer at coaching platform Hoolr. Working with clients…
Article
1st November 2021 by Lee Robertson
When you think about climate change mental health might not be the first thing that springs to mind. Afterall the…
News
1st November 2021 by Lee Robertson
The AoEC is delighted to announce the introduction of its Climate Coaching Certificate. This important programme will run virtually four…
News
21st October 2021 by Lee Robertson
The AoEC is pleased to announce the launch of a new innovative gamified simulation programme which will allow organisations of…
Article
21st October 2021 by Lee Robertson
Back in November 2020 we reported that those aged 25 or under were most likely to be the hardest hit…
Article
21st October 2021 by Lee Robertson
After launching the AoEC 22 years ago, company founder John Leary Joyce has unveiled his plans to create a new…
Interview
21st October 2021 by Lee Robertson
We spoke to Andy Duncan, head of Team Effectiveness at NatWest Group about his personal experience of the Team Coaching…
Interview
16th September 2021 by Lee Robertson
Bruce Stewart has been engaged in launching and growing a wide variety of companies which enables him to provide strategic…
Article
16th September 2021 by Lee Robertson
Recent analysis shared at a British Sociological Society conference last month suggests that classes for stress management, relaxation and mindfulness…
Article
20th September 2021 by Lee Robertson
Technology was already being integrated into our ways of working before the pandemic struck, but what about our ways of…
Article
23rd August 2021 by Lee Robertson
Executive coaching is widely recognised as an effective business tool, but we make no bones about it, the flexibility coaching…
Book Review
1st September 2021 by Lee Robertson
Jude Jennison’s third book OPUS takes us into the realm of teams and team leadership and while there are many…
Article
23rd August 2021 by Lee Robertson
New global research indicates that the future workplace will be defined by a continuous state of flux. Wanting to know…
Article
23rd August 2021 by Lee Robertson
As we begin to come out of the other side of the Covid pandemic, there has never been a more…
Interview
23rd August 2021 by Lee Robertson
Gabriela Narcue started her career with Reading College as head of modern languages before moving into a talent management role.…
Interview
19th July 2021 by Lee Robertson
We had the honour of speaking with Jude Jennison who has just published her third excellent book Opus. Here she…
Article
19th July 2021 by Lee Robertson
While the England Football team was winning the hearts and minds of fans all over the country in the run…
Article
19th July 2021 by Lee Robertson
Executive coaching is something by which all individuals can benefit from using at any stage in their career, but how…
Interview
19th July 2021 by Lee Robertson
Stephen Tolfree completed the Practitioner Diploma in Executive Coaching with the AoEC in 2015. Working within the civil service alongside…
Interview
18th June 2021 by Lee Robertson
For the past 15 years, Thuli Segalo has worked with prominent leaders both in business and government to optimise team…
Article
18th June 2021 by Lee Robertson
How has the pandemic impacted learning and development professionals during the last year and how has it influenced their priorities…
Article
18th June 2021 by Lee Robertson
In leadership and management, is showing empathy an ethical choice or a moral responsibility? Can taking a softer approach really…
Interview
18th June 2021 by Lee Robertson
A former entrepreneur and business leader, and now executive coach, Julian Saipe’s work encompasses leadership coaching and executive education, with…
Article
14th May 2021 by Lee Robertson
It is probably the thorniest issue facing the coaching profession and was recently cited as the second biggest obstacle to…
Article
13th May 2021 by Lee Robertson
Data from DDI’s Global Leadership Forecast 2021 shows only 28 per cent of leaders are being developed in critical skills…
Article
13th May 2021 by Lee Robertson
What complicated puzzles us human beings are. We are probably the single most important subject that we have never learned…
Interview
13th May 2021 by Lee Robertson
Looking for a new direction in her professional life after 13 years as a stay-at-home mum, Marie Wright found coach…
Book Review
30th April 2021 by Lee Robertson
Cortez comes with a strong pedigree as a management consultant developing leaders and organisations and host of her own ‘Working…
Article
16th April 2021 by Lee Robertson
When Monzo founder and CEO Tom Blomfield announced his departure from the challenger bank in January owing to struggles with…
Interview
16th April 2021 by Lee Robertson
With over 20 years’ experience in executive career and performance coaching, Tony Bond specialises in career and performance interventions for…
Interview
16th April 2021 by Lee Robertson
Iain Blatherwick came to executive coaching from a hugely successful background in law. As a partner with Browne Jacobson, Iain…
Article
22nd March 2021 by Lee Robertson
A year on from the first lockdown, the coronavirus pandemic has exposed deficiencies in the 20th century vision of leadership.…
Interview
19th March 2021 by Lee Robertson
Anne Stenbom is a global executive coach and intercultural specialist. With expertise in developing leaders and their people in international…
Interview
19th March 2021 by Lee Robertson
We had the pleasure of speaking to Liz Hall, editor of industry bible Coaching at Work. Here she talks about…
Article
15th March 2021 by Lee Robertson
Experienced coaches, team leaders and people management professionals are now able to enrol on the new ICF-accredited Team Coaching Fundamentals…
Article
22nd February 2021 by Lee Robertson
As we face the toughest job market in a generation, how can changing our approach to learning help minimise the…
Interview
22nd February 2021 by Lee Robertson
For more than 25 years Talita Ferreira has led and inspired either finance or “people”/HR teams, helping to transform team…
Interview
22nd February 2021 by Lee Robertson
Jennifer Herren is a Swiss/Spanish expat living in London. Coming from a background in international B2B sales, Jennifer now runs…
Interview
18th January 2021 by Lee Robertson
Hailing from a background in executive support and marketing, Edinburgh-based Lisa Paris completed the Practitioner Diploma in Executive Coaching with…
Interview
18th January 2021 by Lee Robertson
Having over 11 years of experience as a managing consultant across all industries, and specifically the automotive industry, Cheshire-based Diane…
Article
18th January 2021 by Lee Robertson
A new survey from Catalyst has found that fewer than half of European employees feel they are trusted at work.
Article
18th January 2021 by Lee Robertson
Coronavirus has made us question who we are, how we live and why we go to work. If you are…
Article
14th December 2020 by Lee Robertson
While the global coronavirus pandemic has placed unprecedented demands on modern business, what has become evident is the difference good…
Article
14th December 2020 by Lee Robertson
The International Coaching Federation (ICF) has announced its team coaching competencies as it recognises the growing need for team coaching…
Interview
14th December 2020 by Lee Robertson
Penina Wieder has graduated from several of the AoEC’s coaching programmes, most recently the Advanced Practitioner Diploma in Executive Coaching.…
Book Review
11th December 2020 by Lee Robertson
If you are looking for Christmas present suggestions for yourself or to fill the stocking of a loved one but…
Book Review
24th November 2020 by Lee Robertson
The Resilience Dynamic is Jenny Campbell’s first foray into the world of print, and it does not disappoint. She has…
Interview
2nd November 2020 by Lee Robertson
We had the pleasure and privilege of interviewing Mark Mulligan who completed the Practitioner Diploma in Executive Coaching with the…
Article
2nd November 2020 by Lee Robertson
International Stress Awareness Week has never been more important as we continue to face the disruption and challenges Covid-19 has…
Article
2nd November 2020 by Lee Robertson
The Global Workplace Study 2020 has found that only 17 per cent of workers worldwide are classed as highly resilient…
Article
9th October 2020 by Lee Robertson
The Academy of Executive Coaching (AoEC) is pleased to announce the addition of the Management Shift Accreditation Programme for Coaches…
Article
5th October 2020 by Lee Robertson
New research from LinkedIn provides a candid insight into how senior leaders have fared during the global pandemic with more…
Interview
28th September 2020 by Lee Robertson
John Lockett comes to coaching from a background in financial services, food retail and leadership development and assessment. Here he…
Interview
11th September 2020 by Lee Robertson
Priya Farish comes from a background in senior HR and talent management positions with companies including Costa Coffee. Graduating from…
Interview
11th September 2020 by Lee Robertson
We had the pleasure recently of interviewing our honorary professor Professor Vlatka Hlupic. As one of the world's top 11…
Article
11th September 2020 by Lee Robertson
The KPMG 2020 CEO Outlook Covid-19 Special Edition pulse survey reports that senior leaders consider hiring and retaining talent to…
Interview
11th September 2020 by Lee Robertson
Mary Morgan is director: strategy, performance and service transformation at NHS National Services Scotland. With past roles in nursing and…
Article
25th August 2020 by Lee Robertson
When businesses closed their offices and switched to remote working in March, little did they know they would be opening…
Interview
25th August 2020 by Lee Robertson
Coming from a background in management consultancy, Trassa Meegan provided coaching and coach training in-house with Boston Consulting Group (BCG)…
Interview
25th August 2020 by Lee Robertson
Suzanne Pullen came to coaching from a background in senior leadership and people management positions. Graduating from the AoEC’s Practitioner…
Article
20th July 2020 by Lee Robertson
One of the best ways to better company performance is to improve the impact of an organisation’s leaders and managers,…
Article
20th July 2020 by Lee Robertson
The architect of Liverpool Football Club’s rise to the pinnacle of professional English football after a 30-year wait, Jurgen Klopp’s…
Interview
20th July 2020 by Lee Robertson
Sian Ferguson has a rich background of working as a people professional with organisations including Nationwide and the SHL Group.…
Interview
20th July 2020 by Lee Robertson
Peta Simey graduated from the AoEC's Practitioner Diploma in Executive Coaching in 2019. We caught up with her to find…
Article
22nd June 2020 by Lee Robertson
Events of the last few months have seen the ‘future of work’ arrive sooner than expected and along with it,…
Interview
22nd June 2020 by Lee Robertson
We caught up with Katherine Tulpa, CEO of the Association for Coaching to get a sneak preview of what is…
Article
22nd June 2020 by Lee Robertson
Is remote working having any impact on the effectiveness of our teams and what challenges does virtual working mean for…
Interview
22nd June 2020 by Lee Robertson
Cécile Guinnebault is a graduate of the AoEC’s Advanced Practitioner Diploma in Executive Coaching. Based in Paris, she runs her…
Interview
22nd June 2020 by Lee Robertson
Sam Redman completed the AoEC’s Practitioner Diploma in Executive Coaching before going on to set up her own coaching practice…
Article
18th May 2020 by Lee Robertson
There has undeniably been an amazing show of employers caring for their employees’ physical wellbeing since lockdown began, but we…
Article
18th May 2020 by Lee Robertson
We talk a lot about the demise of hero leaders and rise of team-based leadership, but how healthy is the…
Interview
18th May 2020 by Lee Robertson
Leon Taylor combines mentoring and high-performance experience with a passion for mental wellness to deliver sustainable high-performance built on long-term…
Article
21st April 2020 by Lee Robertson
The coronavirus crisis is bringing a lot of changes quickly and is accelerating many of the trends associated with the…
Interview
21st April 2020 by Lee Robertson
Robin Chu is the CEO and Founder of CoachBright, a national social enterprise, and an executive coach. Using coaching, his…
Book Review
14th April 2020 by Lee Robertson
Written for coaches by a coach, Clare Norman’s Mentor Coaching is a great addition to your book collection.
Article
17th April 2020 by Lee Robertson
In a time of unprecedented uncertainty as world leaders deal with the intricacy of how to best manage the situation…
Interview
24th March 2020 by Lee Robertson
Prior to setting up her own practice the Lucidity Coach in Dubai at the start of 2020, Lucy Russell spent…
Article
2nd March 2020 by Lee Robertson
What does decision making for the future of business look like? Who will be calling the shots and what, if…
Article
5th March 2020 by Lee Robertson
The Academy of Executive Coaching (AoEC) is pleased to announce the appointment of Professor Vlatka Hlupic to the role of…
Article
27th February 2020 by Lee Robertson
New research has found that workplace culture is of high importance to 83 per cent of working adults living in…
Interview
17th February 2020 by Lee Robertson
Steliana van de Rijt-Economu is based in the Netherlands and runs Mothers as Leaders and Ithaca Coaching as a source…
Interview
17th February 2020 by Lee Robertson
Kate Hunter describes herself as a mother, recovering perfectionist, former teacher and corporate high achiever turned executive coach. Having graduated…
Article
1st January 1970 by Lee Robertson
The AoEC is pleased to announce that it is now operational with a hub opening in Singapore. Offering professional coach…
Article
21st January 2020 by Lee Robertson
If you are already using AI or looking to move to automation sooner rather than later, just how prepared is…
Interview
21st January 2020 by Lee Robertson
Istanbul-based Buyce Tarhan is a facilitator, coach and consultant with over 20 years’ experience working in the organisational, leadership, management…
Interview
21st January 2020 by Lee Robertson
Photo credit: Michaela Simpson We caught up with AoEC Scotland alumnus Jimmy Paul and asked him about his time on…
Book Review
13th January 2020 by Lee Robertson
The Journey Inside aims to take your coaching prowess to a more powerful level by exploring themes around the human…
Article
17th December 2019 by Lee Robertson
Accidental managers are having a profound effect on the UK’s economy according to the Chartered Management Institute (CMI). With four…
Interview
17th December 2019 by Lee Robertson
Jenny Challenger graduated from the 20th Advanced Practitioner Diploma in Executive Coaching earlier this year. Working at eg+ worldwide as…
Article
25th November 2019 by Lee Robertson
How do you use and monitor performance management within your organisation? Are your managers accountable for their team’s performance? Do…
Interview
17th December 2019 by Lee Robertson
Nancy Spreckley has over 25 years senior management experience and completed the Practitioner Diploma in Executive Coaching with AoEC Scotland.…
Interview
25th November 2019 by Lee Robertson
Peter Waggott has very kindly shared his experience of training with the AoEC having completed the Practitioner Diploma in Executive…
Article
25th November 2019 by Lee Robertson
Are we doing enough to look after our employees?
Article
24th October 2019 by Lee Robertson
Workplace culture and employee experience go together, but do you understand the powerful relationship between the two?
Interview
24th October 2019 by Lee Robertson
Gary Buxton MBE, studied the AoEC's Practitioner Diploma Programme and is a Manchester-based executive and leadership coach and facilitator who…
Interview
24th October 2019 by Lee Robertson
Annette Kledal is a PCC ICF-accredited coach based in Denmark and is the founding partner at Expand.nu. She studied the…
Article
11th October 2019 by Lee Robertson
A recent survey published by Boston Consulting Group (BCG) has uncovered an alarming level of dissatisfaction amongst managers and a…
Article
25th September 2019 by Lee Robertson
Bringing coaching into an organisation can not only transform your talent management strategy, but if scaled to cover your team…
Interview
25th September 2019 by Lee Robertson
We met the very inspirational coach Aga Kehinde at the recent Coaching at Work Conference. Here she gives a candid…
Interview
25th September 2019 by Lee Robertson
Elise Finn has spent 30 years in some of the most challenging work environments creating and leading transformational growth initiatives.…
Article
10th September 2019 by Lee Robertson
We’re on the brink of recession. Robots are going to steal our jobs. There’s a global skills shortage and Brexit…
Interview
27th August 2019 by Lee Robertson
Philip Atkinson has over 25 years’ experience in develping high-performing teams at Sanofi, Novartis and Roche. He recently completed the…
Interview
27th August 2019 by Lee Robertson
Charlie Stainforth graduated from the AoEC’s Practitioner Diploma in Executive Coaching this year. We asked him about his experience of…
Interview
27th August 2019 by Lee Robertson
Part three of our “In Conversation With…” interview series features Marva Sadler, CEO of WBECS. The full WBECS Summit is…
Article
19th August 2019 by Lee Robertson
Strong interpersonal skills are highly sought after when recruiting, but just how good is the communication between managers, team members…
Article
27th August 2019 by Lee Robertson
As pressures mount on businesses to become leaner and quicker to adapt to change, what new competencies do business leaders…
Article
1st August 2019 by Lee Robertson
As a fresh influx of university graduates prepare to enter the job market, student marketing agency Hype Collective and the…
Article
24th July 2019 by Lee Robertson
According to Harmonic’s 2018 Future of Global Work survey, the third most significant people challenge facing organisations right now is…
Interview
24th July 2019 by Lee Robertson
We are very honoured to have been given the chance to speak with the very inspirational Greg Baker who is…
Article
18th July 2019 by Lee Robertson
We’ve all been there, asking ourselves ‘Do I belong here?’. Whether it is first day nerves from starting with a…
Article
1st July 2019 by Lee Robertson
What do a retirement home building firm, life insurance provider, construction company, pub and restaurant operator, internet hosting company, marketing…
Book Review
25th June 2019 by Lee Robertson
This is the latest publication from Martin Murphy who is an international coach and trainer specialising in leadership, teamwork and…
Article
24th July 2019 by Lee Robertson
The AoEC is delighted to announce that it will be collaborating with Circl.org which provides a unique leadership experience to…
Article
20th June 2019 by Lee Robertson
When an employee starts to feel disconnected from the brand they work for they can behave much like a disgruntled…
Article
25th June 2019 by Lee Robertson
What business challenges keep the average CEO awake at night? And what, if anything might these issues mean for HR…
Article
10th June 2019 by Lee Robertson
You’ll hear a lot about self-awareness within the context of executive coaching, but what does it mean, why does it…
Interview
25th June 2019 by Lee Robertson
Trevor Comyn works as director of learning, knowledge, learning and development at legal firm Mills & Reeve. We caught up…
Interview
21st May 2019 by Lee Robertson
We caught up with Justin to ask him more about his move into the world of executive coaching. Justin studied…
Interview
21st May 2019 by Lee Robertson
Part two of our new quarterly series “In Conversation With…” features Peter Duffell, board member for governance with EMCC UK.…
Article
21st May 2019 by Lee Robertson
As the command and control leadership concept continues its fall from favour, we consider some of the key reasons why…
Interview
29th April 2019 by Lee Robertson
Sue Coyne is an executive coach and specialises in leadership coaching and development. As a graduate of the AoEC’s Advanced…
Article
29th April 2019 by Lee Robertson
The Fourth Industrial Revolution has arrived and as more organisations adopt automation, cognitive technologies and AI, the workplace is transforming…
Interview
27th March 2019 by Lee Robertson
Claire Singers is an executive coach, consultant and public speaker on diversity issues. As a graduate of the AoEC’s Practitioner…
Article
27th March 2019 by Lee Robertson
Where team building exercises and away-days have historically been popular for team development, the results are seldom long-lasting or profound.…
Article
27th March 2019 by Lee Robertson
Mergers and acquisitions, global expansion, political influences such as Brexit, a change of leadership or the roll out of new…
Article
18th March 2019 by Lee Robertson
While executive coaching has grown in its recognition as being an effective development tool for personal and professional development, there…
Article
8th March 2019 by Lee Robertson
The AoEC is proud to celebrate International Women's Day 2019. We asked some of our very own senior female leaders…
Article
26th February 2019 by Lee Robertson
With International Women’s Day just around the corner on Friday 8th March, it’s a little dismaying to see analysis published…
Article
26th February 2019 by Lee Robertson
"Coming together is a beginning. Keeping together is progress. Working together is success."
Interview
26th February 2019 by Lee Robertson
A new feature for 2019, our first 'In Conversation With' article catches up with Sarah Gornall, president of the UK…
Article
20th February 2019 by Lee Robertson
Utilising an executive coach’s services has become common with research showing 76% of organisations expect to increase their use*. Organisations…
Article
14th February 2019 by Lee Robertson
One of the most important attributes of being a good coach is that they want to help the coachee to…
Article
6th February 2019 by Lee Robertson
An ultra-competitive labour market and skills shortage are leading to organisations taking longer to recruit with some reports of businesses…
Article
24th January 2019 by Lee Robertson
Mental health is an issue organisations can no longer afford to ignore.
Interview
21st January 2019 by Lee Robertson
Iona Ledwidge, executive director of Spear and AoEC graduate, is the youngest ICF-accredited Master Coach in the UK and one…
Article
21st January 2019 by Lee Robertson
Resilience has been something of a buzzword in recent months. Thinking back to late last year, for a period there…
Article
21st January 2019 by Lee Robertson
In 2018 we grappled with issues such as the lack soft skills, being able to trust big name businesses with…
Article
17th December 2018 by Lee Robertson
The prospect of becoming self-employed, changing careers or upskilling can be daunting especially against the uncertainty Brexit brings. The days…
Article
14th November 2018 by Lee Robertson
The graduate unemployment rate may be at its lowest level in 39 years (source: ISE), but there is still an…
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