A pathway to collaboration I recently led a workshop on creating a culture of feedback in a workplace setting. Understanding the significance of fostering open and honest feedback in any workplace environment unveils its profound importance. This is not only, for professional growth but also for … [Read more...]
Participative Leadership
Embracing the power of we In my experience working with teams in the dynamic realm of leadership, there is a notable shift away from autocracy towards a participatory approach in decision-making. Firmly grounded in democratic principles, this transformative evolution not only, weaves a rich … [Read more...]
Empathic leadership
Navigating the path of authenticity and connection In a world often dominated by messages of hatred, violence, profit, and power, the concept of empathic leadership shines as a beacon of hope. Yet, the journey to becoming an empathic leader is not an easy one. It requires profound self-reflection, … [Read more...]
Why is empathy so important?
Some time ago, Jeff Monnery, interviewed me about what empathy is and why it is so important. Jeff is the founder of Spoken Out Stories, a video series about stories of people who lived a hard experience in their life, and found their way to move forward with courage, determination, and … [Read more...]
Conscious leadership
Unlocking Your Leadership Potential What images or thoughts come to mind when you hear the term leadership? Firstly, I imagine that you are thinking about people in positions of power. Notably, 'leaders' of political parties, countries, organisations or big projects. Throughout this blog though, … [Read more...]
Building trust in the workplace
Trust is a vital prelude to workplace well-being and productivity In the dynamic realm of the workplace, trust is the linchpin that holds together the fabric of well-being and productivity. Unfortunately, the prevalence of mistrust is all too familiar. Have you ever found yourself working under a … [Read more...]
How to express yourself clearly and get your needs met
A guide to honest communication. Have you ever kept your mouth shut just to keep the peace? Or felt that your opinion didn’t matter. Or simply just ‘let things go’ to not have an argument? This may happen at home, with friends and family, in the workplace or both. How can you move from holding … [Read more...]
Leadership is for everyone
Written by Emmanuel Manjura, Massai Leader published in Resurgence Magazine No 264 Leadership is for everyone Leadership is supposed to be for everyone, So every child or every person is supposed to act like a leader; So you should lead your own family, you should lead your own life. As a child … [Read more...]
How to say No!
Do you say yes when you really mean no? I've been thinking about this lately, ever since M told me he said yes to his brother moving in with him when he really wanted to say no. He told me he had to say yes because his brother had nowhere else to live. It can be tough to make a decision when … [Read more...]
NVC – Put your giraffe ears on
Is feedback hard to hear? NVC can help NVC (Nonviolent communication) can help us to communicate and relate in a more collaborative way. Imagine you take a job that you have the skills and experience for and after some time working within the organisation the feedback that you get, or that you … [Read more...]