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Revitalise your workplace – energy assessments and coaching combo
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…
Lee Robertson
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.
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Practitioner Diploma / “I wanted to extend my professional network outside of the education sector”
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…
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New coaches and the vital role of supervision in executive coaching
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
Practitioner Diploma / “I was seeing the world differently through the conversations I had”
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.…
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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
AoEC Asia opens for business
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…
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Employee career development becomes a key priority for L&D professionals, study shows
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
AoEC appoints new partners at AoEC Switzerland
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
Advanced Practitioner Diploma / “The experience of the programme was powerful, and a Rubicon moment in my life”
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…
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AoEC is delighted to unveil NEW Coaching as a Line Manager programme
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…
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The power of experiential learning in coach training
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
Practitioner Diploma / “I experienced a real sense of community”
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
Advanced Practitioner Diploma / “I’m more able to show-up with a greater sense of self”
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
Practitioner Diploma / “The triple accreditation was a definite factor in choosing AoEC”
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
Six reasons executive coaching skills are indispensable for all people professionals
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
Practitioner Diploma / “It has made me a more thoughtful questioner”
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
Advanced Practitioner Diploma / “There was so much emphasis on practice”
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…
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Cultivating a coachable mindset: the key to continuous growth
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
Book review – The Three Companions by Joan van den Brink
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…
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Are middle managers your secret weapon for effective talent development?
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
Systemic Team Coaching® Diploma / “The richest and deepest coach training experience”
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
Practitioner Diploma / “It is crucial to have trained with a reputable company”
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…
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Coaching for breakthroughs – unveiling leadership insights
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
Practitioner Diploma / “It gave me great confidence to set up my practice”
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
Resilience Accreditation Programme / “I think it’s future-proofing”
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
Advanced Practitioner Diploma / “Be not afraid to go into the unknown”
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…
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Unlocking potential in the workplace through the art of coaching conversations
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
From aspiring to accredited: the path to excellence in professional coaching
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
Practitioner Diploma / “I constantly felt supported and inspired”
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
Report calls on employers to reimagine work with a people-first mindset
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
Advanced Practitioner Diploma / “The journey showed me how to tap into my talents”
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
Book review – Simplifying Coaching by Claire Pedrick
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
Practitioner Diploma / “The most transformational training I have ever undertaken”
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
Elevating C-Suite excellence through team coaching
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
Book review – Coaching for Optimal Energy by Viv Chitty
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
The new face of employee development: Social learning, supportive managers and skill-building reign supreme
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
AoEC certifies as a B Corporation – paving the way for social impact
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
Practitioner Diploma / “AoEC was a natural next step in validating existing skills”
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
Gallup report calls for action on UK employee engagement
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
Leadership on hold: addressing the L&D gap for emerging leaders
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
Practitioner Diploma / “Go into the coach training with an open mind”
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
Employers are listening more to employees, despite uncertainty
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
Practitioner Diploma / “The real value is the learning journey”
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
UK workers are running on empty
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
Data shows coaching industry is in good health
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
In conversation with Karen Smart
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
1 in 3 managers find leadership more challenging in the hybrid era
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
Why are we missing the mark on mental health at work?
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
Certificate in Climate Coaching / “Being part of the first cohort felt pioneering”
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
Unrealised potential is detrimental to engagement and business
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
Practitioner Diploma / “It was one of the best investments I have ever made”
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
Practitioner Diploma / “Not many training organisations offer triple accreditation”
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
Cutting training budgets in tough times is a false economy
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
Resilience Accreditation Programme / “The programme can stand on its own and has a lot to offer”
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
Practitioner Diploma / “The impact has been that I am a better listener”
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
Practitioner Diploma / “It has had a marked effect on how I communicate with and relate to others”
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
How do we slow down in a world speeding up?
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
Corporate purpose: a force for good
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
Every executive board needs a good horse
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
Practitioner Diploma / “I wanted to be qualified with a credible organisation”
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
In conversation with Mark Powell
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
Employers prioritising training to tackle recruitment struggles
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
Research finds just 25% of employees are confident about their career at current organisation
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
Systemic Team Coaching® Diploma / “I now follow a path that is much more fulfilling for me”
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
Practitioner Diploma / “The diploma really gave me confidence as a coach”
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
AoEC announces its Great Leadership Reset conference
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
Systemic Team Coaching® Diploma / “I am privileged to be able to help heroes and heroines become heroic teams”
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
Practitioner Diploma / “I wanted to consolidate my coaching skills by gaining a reputable qualification”
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
Data suggests high employee turnover damages workplace culture
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
Practitioner Diploma / “It has transformed who I am”
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
Major partnership to probe how the workplace is changing
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
Lack of skilled talent threatens businesses worldwide
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
Our gratitude to Gina Lodge as she leaves the helm of AoEC
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
L&D undergoes a renaissance as it shows its true worth to organisational success
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
What do I need to do to become an executive coach?
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
Practitioner Diploma / “I wish I had done it years ago”
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
It’s time to take pride in your workforce’s diversity
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
Practitioner Diploma / “My coaching model has evolved from being one-to-one, to one-to-many”
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
Coaching skills in times of organisational change
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
Practitioner Diploma / “As a coach I’ve blossomed”
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
Survey shows professional qualifications are worth the effort
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
Book review – The Art of Enough by Becky Hall
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
A third of employees only have performance conversations once a year
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
Auditors warn against ‘organisational culture crisis’ in UK businesses
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
Practitioner Diploma / “The biggest benefits come from really deeply involving yourself”
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
Practitioner Diploma / “I’d prioritise this coaching training over any other kind of professional qualification”
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
Is a coaching approach the antidote to decision-making paralysis?
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
In conversation with Bart Weetjens
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
AoEC adds Certificate in Personal Growth for Coaches to its coach training portfolio
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
Practitioner Diploma / “The positives are people, content, and format”
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
Advanced Practitioner Diploma / “Helped to develop my personal brand”
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
Three resolutions every business leader should be making in 2022
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
Practitioner Diploma / “Just do it”
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
The Advanced Practitioner Diploma / “A transformative experience”
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
Survey finds one in four managers has never had management training
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
Report calls on industry to prioritise racial justice
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
AoEC announces new How to ‘be’ a Coach Supervisor: A Certificate in Executive Coaching Supervision
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
Resilience Accreditation Programme / “One of the timeliest decisions I have ever taken”
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
Mental health talk needs to translate into action and change
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
Data shows covid has accelerated the shift to greater employee listening
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
Certificate in Climate Coaching / “I am not just prepared to participate in the status quo”
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
“For us the destruction of the planet is personal”
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
AoEC unveils climate coaching programme
1st November 2021 by Lee Robertson
The AoEC is delighted to announce the introduction of its Coaching in the Climate Crisis – a Certificate in Climate…
News
AoEC shakes up coach training with gamified simulation offering
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
Young workers are our future, but are businesses getting it right?
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
John Leary Joyce to focus on Gestalt and Tango business launch
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
Team Coaching Fundamentals / “It’s a worthwhile investment in YOUR capability”
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
Practitioner Diploma / “I can change people’s lives for the better”
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
Study suggests wellbeing classes don’t improve mental health at work
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
Can technology help redefine skills development?
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
What is the purpose of coaching in the workplace?
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
Book review – OPUS by Jude Jennison
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
Vanguard or Laggard: which one is your organisation?
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
World’s first international standards published on workplace mental health
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
Practitioner Diploma / “I’ve become a better coach with more resources & techniques”
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
In conversation with Jude Jennison: Coaching with horses
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
Lionheart of a leader: Gareth Southgate
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
How do I know if I need executive coaching?
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
Practitioner Diploma / “I wanted my instinctive approach to be professionalised”
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
Systemic Team Coaching® Certificate / “This process is growing me into the best version of myself”
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
What will be hot in workplace learning in 2021?
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
Thriving after Covid: why every organisation needs a chief empathy officer
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
Practitioner Diploma / That was my A-HA moment – “this is what I want to do with the rest of my life”
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
4 reasons why your coach training choice should be accredited
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
Study reveals leaders lack critical skills
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
A journey to the centre of you
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
Practitioner Diploma / “I felt I had found ‘my people’”
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
Book review – Purpose Ignited by Alise Cortez
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
Sending an SOS to CEOs everywhere
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
Systemic Team Coaching® Diploma / “The Diploma was like having the best supervision you could ask for”
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
Practitioner Diploma / “I’m very fortunate to have answered the ‘what next’ question”
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
Are you brave enough to question the status quo?
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
Systemic Team Coaching® Diploma / “If you don’t feel stretched and uncomfortable it’s not real learning!”
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
In conversation with Liz Hall, Coaching at Work
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
AoEC launches new certificate in team coaching
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
A word on learning
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
“There are precious insights to be gained”
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
Practitioner Diploma / “I got goosebumps. That was it.”
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
Practitioner Diploma / “Probably the best investment I’ve made in my career”
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
Resilience Accreditation Programme / “I have totally rebooted myself”
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
Mind the (trust) gap
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
Three questions to ask yourself if you are thinking about training as a coach
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
Lessons from Covid-19 for the future of management
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
ICF announces team coaching competencies
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
Advanced Practitioner Diploma / “This is the start of the most amazing journey”
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
Two good reads for your Christmas list
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
Book review – The Resilience Dynamic® by Jenny Campbell
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
Practitioner Diploma / “There has never been a greater need for coaching”
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
‘Generation covid’ needs a different legacy
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
Survey shows workplace resilience increases with experience of Covid-19
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
The Management Shift Accreditation Programme for Coaches now open for enrolment
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
Covid survey exposes the human side of leadership
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
Advanced Practitioner Diploma / “Growing as a coach is a life-long development process”
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
Advanced Practitioner Diploma / “I learnt to coach with love and compassion as well as intellect and skill”
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
In conversation with Professor Vlatka Hlupic, The Management Shift Consulting Ltd
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
Talent and purpose top priority list for CEOs in wake of Covid-19 pandemic
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
Practitioner Diploma / “One of the best leadership development programmes I’ve experienced”
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
Why businesses with happy employees thrive
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
Advanced Practitioner Diploma / “It literally changed my life”
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
Practitioner Diploma / “My ‘Why’ is making a difference to individuals’ personal growth & development”
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
Can leadership development pass the covid-19 test?
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
What every team leader can learn from Jurgen Klopp's leadership style
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
Advanced Practitioner Diploma / "Coaching becomes both an applied skill and simply who you are"
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
Practitioner Diploma / “An incredible journey of personal discovery & professional learning”
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
Why learning strategies must play to our human strengths
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
In conversation with Katherine Tulpa, Association for Coaching
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
What virtual working means for teams
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
Advanced Practitioner Diploma / “More impactful than all the learning experiences I’d done”
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
Practitioner Diploma / "The rewards come from the client"
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
Now is time to prioritise mental health in the workplace
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
Why psychological safety is the key to successful teamwork
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
Practitioner Diploma / "Everyone needs a coach, especially coaches!"
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
How to rebuild confidence around the coronavirus crisis
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
Practitioner Diploma / "Pushed me to be braver in my coaching styles"
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
Book review – Mentor Coaching by Clare Norman
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
Coronavirus – a litmus test for leadership
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
Practitioner Diploma / “Coaching has helped me tap into who I am”
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
The faulty towers of leadership
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
Professor Vlatka Hlupic appointed Honorary President at the AoEC
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
Top reasons why Brits go to work
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
Systemic Team Coaching® Diploma / “The most practical training I have done”
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
Practitioner Diploma / "Authenticity has been key for my journey"
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
AoEC Singapore opens for Business
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
Workplace learning priorities for 2020
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
Resilience Accreditation Programme / Resilience is a key enabler for sustainability
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
Practitioner Diploma / "It will benefit you in all parts of your life"
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
Book review – The Journey Inside
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
Why we need to reinvent our *accidental managers
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
Advanced Practitioner Diploma / "Becoming a coach has fundamentally changed the way I manage"
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
Do you need to rethink your performance management?
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
“A fascinating experience”: Nancy Spreckley on the AoEC’s Practitioner Diploma
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
Practitioner Diploma / "In order to coach I needed to have credibility"
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
Is burnout the next crisis facing the workplace?
25th November 2019 by Lee Robertson
Are we doing enough to look after our employees?
Article
Is your organisation a talent magnet?
24th October 2019 by Lee Robertson
Workplace culture and employee experience go together, but do you understand the powerful relationship between the two?
Interview
Practitioner Diploma / A great place of learning for me: Gary Buxton on coach training with the AoEC
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
Systemic Team Coaching® Diploma / The AoEC has upgraded my approach - Annette Kledal on team coaching
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
Are managers in danger of extinction?
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
Why a coaching culture brings out the best in teams
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
This is a long-term vision we are building
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
Practitioner Diploma / They get freedom and so do I: Elise Finn on training with the AoEC
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
From Brexit to beyond – why organisations need resilience
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
The big issue is almost always trust: Philip Atkinson on team coaching
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
"Imagine what kind of workplaces we’re creating for the future": Q&A with Charlie Stainforth
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
In conversation with Marva Sadler, WBECS
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
6 benefits of effective communication
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
Is coaching your passport to an agile future?
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
What do students want from employers?
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
Why coaching skills for managers are a gamechanger
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
An insight into high-level sports coaching - Q&A with Greg Baker
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
Why the sense of belonging is crucial to teamwork
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
What does a positive workplace look like at the top?
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
Book review – From Mercenaries to Missionaries by Martin Murphy
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
Supporting young professionals to succeed
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
Five effective ways to re-engage disengaged workers
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
What’s keeping your CEO awake at night?
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
What is self-awareness and why does it matter?
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
Systemic Team Coaching® Diploma / Adventures in systemic team coaching
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
Practitioner Diploma / Interview with Justin Leigh
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
In conversation with Peter Duffell, EMCC UK
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
Five reasons why organisations need to unlock the power of teamwork
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
Systemic Team Coaching® Diploma / Interview with Sue Coyne
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
Why coaching skills are the new currency for the workplace
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
Practitioner Diploma / Interview with Claire Singers
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
Six reasons why coaches work with today’s teams
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
Nailing change management by using coaching
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
Five misconceptions about executive coaching
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
Celebrating International Women's Day 2019
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
Sisters are doing it for themselves
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
What’s next for team coaching?
26th February 2019 by Lee Robertson
"Coming together is a beginning. Keeping together is progress. Working together is success."
Interview
In conversation with Sarah Gornall, UK ICF
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
How could executive coaching create positive change in your business?
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
The five hottest coaching skills you need to master
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
Why an internal mobility strategy makes good business sense
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
Mental health – why we need to break the culture of silence
24th January 2019 by Lee Robertson
Mental health is an issue organisations can no longer afford to ignore.
Interview
Advanced Practitioner Diploma / Interview with a master certified coach
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
Why team resilience is a workplace priority
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
Three workplace trends to look out for in 2019
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
New year, new you?
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
Graduate unemployment down, but employability skills still need work
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…