
What are your values – and are you living by them?
I didn’t really think about my values until I became a coach. Sure, I had a sense of my general direction in life – a mix of what I’d call my morals or gut instincts – but I didn’t realise…

I didn’t really think about my values until I became a coach. Sure, I had a sense of my general direction in life – a mix of what I’d call my morals or gut instincts – but I didn’t realise…

Beliefs are opinions you develop loyalty to. That line stopped me in my tracks. As a coach, I see how much power these beliefs hold – especially the ones we don’t question. They shape what we think we’re capable of, even when they’re based on nothing more than a bad experience years ago.

We often think confidence comes from being louder, more certain, or having all the answers. But real confidence starts with self-awareness. In this article, I share how one client moved from self-doubt to self-trust, and how coaching helped them get there.

Discover how Darlington College used DiSC personality profiles and coaching to turn a group of 22 managers into a more self-aware, collaborative, and high-performing team. In just five months, they built stronger working relationships, improved communication, and made faster progress than expected.

Ever find yourself fixing other people’s problems at work, getting blamed for things that aren’t your fault, or feeling stuck in a loop of frustration with the same colleagues? You might be caught in the Drama Triangle - without even realising it.
This simple but powerful model explains why certain workplace dynamics keep repeating. Once you spot it, you can start breaking the cycle - for good.

Why do some people thrive on change while others resist it?
I used to wonder that too. I was the one cheering when restructures were announced – energised by new beginnings and fresh challenges. But not everyone shared my enthusiasm, and I didn’t get it... until I came across the John Fisher Transition Curve. Suddenly it all made sense.
In this post, I share how learning about different responses to change – through tools like the Transition Curve and DiSC – transformed the way I lead, communicate, and support others. If you’ve ever felt frustrated during times of change (or been told you’re moving too fast), this might give you a fresh perspective.
" An interactive and thought provoking session" said Furkan Uddin, Head of Professional and Leisure and HE teams at Bradford College. A bespoke session using LEGO as a hands-on way to explore DISC personality profiles. We focused on how to communicate more effectively in diverse teams.
There are many ways you can be a brilliant boss, but in my 25 years of being a leader and now training people to be leaders, there is 1 thing that always tops the list. I wrote this article for…