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Introduction to Coaching

Introduction to Coaching

Introduction to Coaching Overview For every manager, the need to get people to perform at the peak of their ability seems a vital but impossible mission. From our work in developing tea;ms and organisations we know that great coaching differentiates high performing...

The Pixar Pitch

The Pixar Pitch In his book ‘To Sell is Human’ Daniel Pink identifies six modern new ways of pitching including – The One Word Pitch (based on concept championed by advertising guru Maurice Saatchi) – The Question Pitch (we have already discussed the power...
Introduction to Emotional Intelligence

Introduction to Emotional Intelligence

Introduction to Emotional Intelligence What is it all about? Emotional Intelligence (EQ or EI) is a term created by two researchers – Peter Salavoy and John Mayer – and popularized by Dan Goleman in his 1996 book of the same name. EI is defined as the ability to:...
Bosca the Bull and Tilly the Cat

Bosca the Bull and Tilly the Cat

Bosca the Bull and Tilly the Cat By Fred Copestake We have got a new member of the household – Bosca the bull. OK, he is not real bull, he is a footstool. However, we have personified him and given him the name Bosca as this is my Spanish family name and he was...
Best Intent Versus Best Outcome

Best Intent Versus Best Outcome

Best Intent Versus Best Outcome By Fred Copestake A funny thing happened in the gym this morning. A fellow user having completed his set of chest flies dropped the weights to the side of the bench. Unfortunately, his glasses were there and he broke off one of the...
Think Differently

Think Differently

Think Differently By Fred Copestake This photo was taken at the entrance to a hotel nightclub in Amman, Jordan. I was just passing (honest) but it caught my attention and did indeed make me think. I have written previously about trying to take another person’s...