Heron’s Categories of Intervention

Sometimes managers step in to ‘help’ their employees. Sometimes this is conscious. Other times managers don’t know they are slipping into this role. It is a default or unconscious act. When done responsibly this can be effective. It is also worth noting where coaching...

FUEL Coaching Model

Background to the FUEL model The FUEL model comes from by John Zenger and Kathleen Stinnett and explored in their book “The Extraordinary Coach: How the Best Leaders Help Others Grow”. Many coaches use ‘coaching models’ to help frame their coaching...

Seeking client feedback

Abintus Coaching Resources New coaches often are wary of seeking client feedback at the end of a session. Yet this is often what they need the most to develop. Seeking feedback as a new coach should become a habit. Here are my experiences when developing my coaches....
Becoming a learning leader

Becoming a learning leader

The generic quote of ‘leaders never stop learning’ is so true, but how do we make it a reality? Here, we examine how these leaders become ‘learning leaders’. Where their learning and development is integral to who they are and how they operate in their organisations....
Executive Coaching, opportunities and you.

Executive Coaching, opportunities and you.

Interestingly, leaders support their children, teams and peers but when it comes to themselves they can be more hesitant. Leaders may often think about Executive Coaching as an approach but don’t pursue it. They question if it is the right thing for them, or...