Law of Opposites Have you ever paid any attention to the idea that there are "two sides to everything?" Think of how often you have heard that. Look at your hand. It has a front and a back side. Your body has a right and a left side. The automobile or room you are in...
Executive Coach being asked the questions!
Executive Coach being asked the questions! Halina was interviewed by the Bristol Post (part of Reach plc) who asked these questions for an article What inspired you to set up your business? After a fascinating portfolio career in education [teacher/ team...
Learning from the Future
Learning from the Future by J. Peter Scoblic Strategic foresight doesn’t help us figure out what to think about the future. It helps us figure out how to think about it. The most recognizable tool of strategic foresight is scenario planning. It involves several...
We need bold moves
"We Need Bold Moves. It’s Not Just About Hiring One or Two People." Adam Bryant Managing Director at Merryck & Co. Sheila Talton, CEO of Gray Matter Analytics, which provides data-driven insights to healthcare organizations, shared powerful stories and lessons...
3 ways to become a better leader
3 Ways to Become a Better Leader by Gary Vaynerchuk Chairman of VaynerX, CEO of VaynerMedia The greatest job of a leader, whether that leader is a parent, a CEO, or a counsellor– is to find a way to build self-esteem without crossing into delusion. That means, in a...
be Halina’d in an hour
in an hour … strictly the results … At a time when I was taking on a new senior role with greater responsibilities, coaching provided an opportunity to reflect on my leadership style and find new techniques and approaches that could better my performance, well-being...
What is the future of work after COVID-19
What is the future of work after COVID-19? asks Jake Perez, Editor at LinkedIn News and shares a Mckinsey article on the topic Once the world gets past the pandemic, what will stick around in our professional lives, and what will go away? McKinsey Global Initiative...
Why your work place bestie matters
Why your "work bestie" matters Erica Pandey, author of @Work In this pandemic reality we've been living for roughly a year, many of us miss our connections to friends, family and even to co-workers. And now, more than ever, maintaining friendships with co-workers,...
Why virtual team building exercises feel agonising
Why virtual team-building activities feel agonising by Zaria Gorvett The words ‘team building’ may stoke fear in our hearts at the best of times, but during a pandemic, they often mean several extra hours on Zoom – something we could all live without. A group of...