I was recently asked by a potential coaching client to share my views on what makes a good leader. Now, this was a very interesting question for three reasons:

Over the past decade, we have witnessed a significant shift in the way many organizations view coaching.

Innovate faster. Beat the competition. Create more impact. Increase profit. Work harder. Work faster. Do more with less.

Whether we like it or not, the world is changing at a pace never before seen, and the Future of Work is now.

Instructing, mentoring and coaching are three important skills that every leader should possess, as there will be times that they are called upon to provide instructions, mentor or coach someone.

Irrespective of whether it is present or not, trust is a force that is experienced in any interaction between people. It is the foundation of all relationships. It takes time to earn and can be destroyed in an instance!

A productive target setting conversation can make the difference between targets that are owned and actively pursued versus those that are merely set.

The Annual Performance Review is one of the most underrated conversations any manager can have with their people. Its also one of those conversations that managers dread and avoid.

Who feels that they have had a meaningful development conversation with their manager in the past 12 months?

How often do you find yourself feeling overwhelmed, stressed and pressed for time? How often do you find yourself constantly checking your phone for emails and messages?