Head4Leadership

Do great leaders start out by being great followers? This is explored in my September newsletter. 🤨 It's been on my mind because on occasion it seems that for some of those I coach they let their team's sit back. In the newsletter I explore some of the skills of leading and ask, just how different are these from following? An article from Harvard Business Review is also linked for you to peruse. Additionally there is a look at creativity. With a video to whats happening in the brain as a bit of neuroscience for you. Subscribe, share, comment and of course enquire about the services I provide too? https://lnkd.in/en62EzHJ #leadership #coaching #teamworking #hrds #neuroscience https://lnkd.in/eVzR6zxm

Coaching Credentials - how much do they matter to you? 🤔 I ask this as we know that despite passing their test not all drivers are great at it, even after many years! As a coach of 20 years, I have plenty of recommendations I can share with my potential clients, however, it takes time to build credibility and part of that comes with ongoing learning. 🎉 My first coaching qualification was back in 2005, a life coaching certification. I was working in people development and my manager suggested I study and build coaching skills. 🍾 Since then coaching managers and leaders have been central to my work in multiple organisations; and for the last 10 years, within my business Head4Leadership. I've practised coaching nationally and internationally ever since. 🛠 Other qualifications, certifications and accreditations* followed because serious coaches want to continue improving themselves. It means I can rightly serve my clients with skills, tools and insights that best suit them and their situation. * https://lnkd.in/es95NkBP 🎓 Accreditation for my years and hours of coaching led me about 10 years ago to approach the International Authority for Professional Coaching & Mentoring. IAPC&M accreditation (APC - Accredited Practitioner Coach) results from having proven ability (skills assessment), verified testimonials, coaching logs, questionnaires and proof of continued development including supervision. A requirement of 30 annual CPD hours is required to maintain the accreditation. Coaches don't have to be accredited to coach. Nevertheless, knowing that a potential coach focuses on mastery can go a long way in informing your hiring decision. Not to exclude, the precious ingredients of ethical practice, rapport and trust building. #leadership #coaching #coachingaccreditation #managmentdevelopment #talentdevelopment #Continuouspersonaldevelopment #CPD #HRDs

EQ - Is the important differentiator for better leadership. A podcast on why bad bosses rise to the top. Often more often male, yet lets not forget bad leadership affects both men and women. Just one of the points raised - that those with high EQ can be slower to reach leadership positions because they are less narcissistic and ruthless in their approaches to being promoted in an organisation. Also, ideas for ways to change the selection process and stereotypes that can give those women and men who will be better leaders, to be seen and valued. Lots to stimulate for how your organisation chooses its leaders. Dr. Tomas Chamorro-Premuzic, author of Why Do So Many Incompetent Men Become Leaders?: (And How to Fix It) which includes reference from research and how men Want to understand your own EQ levels, and how to develop it? drop me message. #leadership #coaching #empathy #culture #emotionalintelligence https://lnkd.in/ewhGZkVj

The multiple ways morning light benefits you. "Light directly impacts our mood, our sleep, our ability to wake up and focus, our hormone levels, our immune system, and our ability to cope with stress," Neuroscientist Andrew Huberman When work and life are complex and complicated. Give your body and mind the tools to deal with it. This is leading youself. Light is one - before 11am, upto 20 minutes and again before sunset. The sun doesn't need to be out. Other tools - let your body and brain rest with sleep, fuel it with healthy foods and drinks and move it regularly to keep moving parts moving. I belive that by leading yourself well you are in better shape to lead others well. Sunrise! Last week, 5 mornings, roughly between 6 - 6.30am. #leadyourself #leadership #coaching #neuroscience

This months Head 4 Leadership Newsletter. Focuses on the tensions that come with leading (just some). Do read, share, subscribe and comment. What are your leadership tensions? I'd love to hear about them. #leadership #coaching #leadershiptension #connecting #personaldevelopment #cpd https://lnkd.in/ecc3cEDp