Workplace woes: How to combat low employee engagement with coaching
Organisations must invest in learning and development programmes to build trust and commitment from their staff. Here is how…
Gender bias is the enemy of equal opportunity but here’s how mentoring can help
Mentoring can be a powerful tool in helping overcome gender bias in the workplace
Seven ways to create an effective reverse mentoring programme
How to build a reverse mentoring programme that works.
How managers can use their power for good
Of the different types of power found in an organisation, personal power is the most closely aligned to effective coaching cultures.
How to maintain a safe and certain route in difficult times
How leaders can effectively address issues and restore harmony
Eight powerful ways that reverse mentoring can benefit the workplace
By harnessing reverse mentoring, companies can inject fresh energy into workplaces
Seven steps to a successful mentoring programme
Professional mentoring requires a more structured approach.
How can managers refresh 1-1 conversations to help people grow?
Meeting employees’ desire to grow is key to maintaining engagement and motivation.
Let’s embrace gender equity and recommit to driving positive change
This International Women’s Day provides an opportune moment to commit to building and reaping the benefits of a more diverse workplace.
12 reasons why mentorship is the key to good business
Cut the conflict and boost thinking and integrity with collaborative coaching in 2023.
Why mentoring skills are essential for managers today
Today’s world requires a more empathetic and human-focused leadership style. That’s why mentoring skills are so in demand.
Mentoring prepares you for honest feedback – embrace it
Being able to receive feedback objectively and act on it is a skill we should all cultivate.
HR for small business: why everyone needs a mentor
HR professionals in small businesses often juggle diverse responsibilities that can dilute their core focus. With only 13% of employees having a mentor, HR leaders—especially in SMEs—benefit from mentorship to regain perspective, manage culture effectively, and prevent burnout while maintaining strategic impact.
What really happens in leadership coaching sessions?
Leadership coaching delivers hidden value beyond stated objectives. While organizations expect measurable outcomes, powerful coaching sessions primarily provide senior leaders with essential emotional support and a safe space to process the relentless stress, change, and pressure they face daily.
How mentoring can benefit your business
Mentoring programs benefit businesses beyond personal development by enhancing organizational success. Effective schemes require proper mentor training, clear expectations, and recognition that mentoring is a two-way relationship where both parties gain valuable insights and perspectives.
It’s time to get rid of reverse mentoring
The term “reverse mentoring” is outdated and potentially harmful in modern workplaces. Instead of reinforcing age-based hierarchies, organizations should embrace mentoring based on skill gaps rather than seniority, creating genuine cross-generational learning opportunities.
4 different approaches to mentoring
Explore four distinct approaches to mentoring relationships and what makes them effective. This guide examines how mentors and mentees benefit through different styles, including relational mentoring based on mutual exchange and the role of personal identification in successful partnerships.
Job shadowing, mentoring & open communication: developing future leaders in the public sector
Discover how job shadowing, external mentoring, and open communication foster leadership development in the public sector. Learn key HR strategies that help emerging leaders navigate organizational change and build future-proof leadership capabilities.
5 pitfalls to consider before setting up a mentoring scheme
Before launching a mentoring programme, consider five critical pitfalls: lack of transparent communication culture, insufficient dedicated resources and budget, unclear organizational goals, poor programme design, and inadequate support structures. Organizations must assess whether mentoring aligns with their culture and needs before implementation to ensure success.
Can sponsorship help the female talent pipeline?
Women enter consulting in record numbers, but few reach partnership due to subjective promotion processes and lack of sponsorship. Research shows sponsorship—more than mentoring—is crucial for advancing to partner level, with sponsors providing practical guidance and advocating for candidates within influential networks.
