Every so often, a version of the same concern surfaces when I talk to organisations about coaching. It is rarely said this plainly, but it sits underneath the conversation: if we invest in developing this person, are we not just helping them realise they would rather be somewhere else? It is a fair thing to wonder – and there is enough truth in it that it deserves an honest answer rather than a defensive one. So let me make the case as plainly as I can, and then take the worr

As December unfolds, many of us take a moment to reflect on the year gone by and contemplate what we would like to achieve in the coming one. However, fast forward a few weeks, and you might find yourself in a conversation where someone's New Year resolutions have faded away. So, does it mean that setting goals is pointless? This month's newsletter delves into why I believe we should not give up on having goals, but instead be more strategic about them. It is much more than ‘