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Developing self-awareness in ourselves and others
I’ve recently been working with a client on a corporate self-leadership program and in doing so revisited the Johari Window model. It’s an oldie but a goodie! The very best thing about this model is that is is named after its two creators Joseph Luft and Harry Ingham (Jo-Harry). I have aspirations to do something…
Read MoreOptimism in the workplace
How optimistic is your organisation in its people development and well-being strategy? It may seem a strange question, but I find it a really useful question to reflect on. You see, although we might think of optimism as a positive thing, not all types of optimism are helpful! It’s worth considering what type of optimism…
Read MoreAll about that (evidence) base
As a psychologist and a coach, as well as someone who has spent the majority of their career working in scientific research, evidence-based techniques are a fundamental component of my coaching and training programmes. But what does this actually mean in practice? Let’s start with what evidence-based coaching is NOT. It’s not an over-reliance on…
Read MoreUsing diagnostics to understand what your team is thinking RIGHT NOW!
Ever wondered what that ‘special sauce’ is that makes a brilliant team? You know when the magic is there, and you definitely know when it’s not there… but how do you quantify and qualify it into tangible components? Psychometrics and team coaching can help with this. The Team Diagnostic Survey is a tool I particularly…
Read MoreWorking with values in your team
We know that it’s important for organisations to set out their values to guide decisions, endorse certain behaviours and help employees to feel connected. But what happens when individual and organisational values are not aligned? Or when different members of the same team have very different core values? For example, if your values are compassion,…
Read MoreIsabelle Fielding Ltd – finding my brand
I’ve been running my own business since 2018 and I have to say, it’s been quite the ride! I started out consulting as ‘Dragonfly Clinical Solutions’, mainly to the clinical research industry, using my specialist knowledge and experience to help other organisations serve their customers, develop their services and look for opportunities for growth. I…
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