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Leadership development should never be a leap of faith. When organisations invest in executive coaching, they are often sharing sensitive challenges, supporting leaders through significant change, and trusting external partners with people who have an influence on culture, performance and reputation. Our ethics have always mattered and continue to be a key driver in how we operate. For us, ethical coaching is not a tick box exercise, it is at the heart of how we select our co

Persuasive Leadership Pipelines in Large Organisations Executive summary A strong leadership pipeline is a deliberately engineered system for identifying, assessing, developing and moving people into progressively broader leadership roles before vacancies become urgent. In practice, that is connecting succession planning, high-potential development, manager transitions, senior-leader readiness and executive coaching into one operating model. External data shows that only 20%

Be a Leader, Not a Boss: How to Step Up to Leadership The workplace is continually evolving, and so are expectations around leadership. In fact, a recent Gartner study found that 82% of employees believe their leaders should act as coaches and mentors, not simply supervisors. If you’re preparing to step up to leadership, the distinction between being a leader and being a “boss” could define whether your team feels inspired or controlled. Many people are promoted into leadersh

Talking to HR and Talent leaders tells me there are a lot of High Potential people in their pipelines. I was curious to discover that although many organisations have these High Potential programmes in place, many of the people are not board-ready and those who are promoted without just in time support, often fail. I was keen to explore this and spent time researching what’s going on? Research has been consistent on this for years. Somewhere around 40% of senior leadership tr

Smiles, polite exchanges and surface level ‘camaraderie’. Those are what many leadership team coaches walk into when asked to provide board-level team coaching. Just for fun, mentally respond to these prompts for your leadership team: There is no back-channel influence in our meetings There are no cliques around shared views or shared dislikes Ideas are always tested on merit, regardless of who voices ideas Timely decisions are made and acted upon If like many, you struggled,

Is Your Leadership Team Tied in Knots? Many leadership teams in mid-to-large companies are stuck, there is often tension and difficult conversations hidden behind passive smiles. It’s like a big messy knot, that is hard to untangle. Even talented leadership teams can struggle with trust and open communication. And you know what that means? Slow decisions, siloes form, and ultimately the bottom line takes a hit. It’s a stark reality that we don’t shy away from, because left, i

Executive coaching has evolved from a “perk” into a strategic necessity for developing effective leaders. HR and L&D leaders are increasingly using coaching as part of leadership development to achieve tangible business outcomes. Research shows that executive coaching delivers a strong return on investment (ROI) and boosts key talent metrics like employee engagement and retention. Our own research supports this and with a demonstrated ROI of over 400%, we pack a punch in this

Across industries, a quiet but serious shift is underway. Fewer people want to step into leadership, and more are questioning whether the top jobs are worth the cost. At the same time, seasoned leaders are retiring, stepping back early, or burning out under constant pressure. The result? A growing gap between the leaders’ organisations need and the number of people willing or ready to take up those roles. This isn’t media hype — the data is clear. In 2024, global CEO turnover

As 2025 draws to a close, it’s worth asking: which leadership trends actually made a difference this year? Senior HR, L&D, and Talent leaders have been navigating shifting priorities, tighter budgets, and increasing pressure from boards to prove value. Some initiatives worked and others struggled. Here’s an evidence-based review of five leadership trends that mattered in 2025, and what they teach us as we prepare for 2026. 1. Empathy Became a Measurable Leadership Strength Bl

Why this matters Senior leaders are expected to be decisive and composed. Yet many are managing quiet self-doubt in high-stakes situations. Recent data suggests this is not rare at the top table. In 2024, Korn Ferry reported 71% of US CEOs experience imposter-syndrome symptoms, indicating a confidence gap even among the most senior leaders. Imposter feelings don’t mean poor performance, it comes from normal human doubt. How it shows up in the boardroom Patterns we frequently

Every leader needs a sounding board, even the CEO. The higher you go, the harder it becomes to get unfiltered feedback, fresh perspective, and real space to think. Years ago, this was described as “CEO Disease”, an unflattering phrase, but it captured the reality. Too often, people avoid telling the CEO the full story for fear of being the bearer of bad news. That’s where executive-level coaching at the very top makes the difference. The Stakes Are Higher CEOs are under inten

Explore the differences between executive committees, C-Suites and alternative leadership structures. Learn which model drives clarity and results.

Discover why senior-level collaboration breaks down and what executive teams can do to fix it. Practical strategies for better cross-functional leadership.

If you’re an HR, L&D, or Talent leader, you’ve likely been asked, “Can we bring in an executive coach?”. Executive coaching is a high-impact, tailored process designed for senior leaders who operate in fast-paced, complex environments. It’s not a ‘nice-to-have’ perk. When done well, it delivers measurable results for both the leader and the organisation. In this guide, I’ll cut through the noise, explain exactly what executive coaching is, and show how to make it a worthwhile

Executive coaching is no longer just a perk. It’s a powerful signal about the kind of leadership an organisation values and how it chooses to support it. This paper explores how coaching shapes culture, builds credibility, and helps HR and L&D leaders attract and develop the next generation of leadership.

Executive coaching is no longer just a perk. It’s a powerful signal about the kind of leadership an organisation values and how it chooses to support it. This paper explores how coaching shapes culture, builds credibility, and helps HR and L&D leaders attract and develop the next generation of leadership.

Senior HR and Talent leaders joined our latest roundtable to explore what’s really happening with executive coaching. From proving its value and engaging sponsors to future trends like AI, the conversation was open, practical and insightful. Read more about the key takeaways and what’s next for coaching in a changing world.

When was the last time you bought a beauty product promising dramatic results—but never really checked if it delivered? The coaching industry faces a similar challenge. While both sell transformation, the best providers back up their promises with data. Discover how executive coaching can take a page from the beauty world’s playbook—by moving from perception to proven impact. 👉 Read on to explore why measurable results matter more than ever in coaching.

Interested in how executive coaching can evolve alongside AI to support your senior leaders? We’d love to explore what that could look like for your organisation. Whether you're navigating change, building leadership resilience, or curious about hybrid coaching models, our team is here to help.

A quick guide for HR and L&D leaders to spot quality coaching suppliers. Use this checklist to identify providers who align with your values, deliver real impact, and treat coaches ethically.