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It’s all too overwhelming
Feeling overwhelmed as a leader is common, especially when you have multiple responsibilities and high expectations. When we face...
Matt Williams
Oct 23, 20242 min read
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Team X @ Nike
"Winning Isn't For Everyone. It's for those who do whatever it takes." Are you doing everything you can to build your winning team? Team...
Richard Nugent
Oct 21, 20244 min read
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No, your team is NOT "ok"
(And even if they are, next year they will be in pieces) Imagine asking your most beloved how they are, and they answer, with a shrug,...
Richard Nugent
Oct 21, 20242 min read
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The Confident Leader at Nike
Are you ready to elevate your leadership at Nike? As a Nike leader, you're no stranger to pushing the boundaries of what's possible....
Richard Nugent
Oct 17, 20244 min read
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You need to show some vulnerability
Do you feel that you’re often under immense pressure to perform? Many leaders face unrealistic expectations, whether self-imposed or...
Matt Williams
Oct 17, 20242 min read
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Celebrating Brian Lumsdon
Last week, we found out the devastating news that our friend and former teammate Brian had passed away suddenly. Brian was the first...
Richard Nugent
Oct 16, 20241 min read
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Leading Through Change? Five Moves To Help Your Team Thrive Rather Than Just Survive
Around 70% of the organisations I have spoken to in the last month are about to embark on a period of sustained organisational change. We...
Richard Nugent
Oct 12, 20242 min read
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I just want to turn up, do a good day’s work and then go home
One of the consistent themes I’m often faced with regarding talent development is that of ‘core’ employees with low aspirations on their...
Matt Williams
Oct 9, 20242 min read
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Matt Williams
Oct 7, 20240 min read
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Managing Up
You can leave. It is always my opening gambit when coaching someone who is struggling with their relationship with their boss. You can...
richard44453
Oct 7, 20242 min read
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I can tell that you are new to L&D
If you’re a new Learning & Development (L&D) manager, then you may face several challenges when starting your new role. No matter how...
Matt Williams
Oct 2, 20242 min read
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Parkdean Resorts Advanced Presenation, Communication and Influence - Follow Up
Hi team, it was amazing to work with our small but beautifully formed group last week. Here are the flipcharts from the session. I...
Richard Nugent
Oct 1, 20241 min read
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Fighting with my son
This is probably the most unlikely picture of trust, connection and admiration you will ever see. It was around two years ago, in a...
Richard Nugent
Sep 30, 20242 min read
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Are your team disconnected with strategy?
Delivering your organisational strategy is one of the most important outcomes of your role as a leader. The ability of your team to...
Matt Williams
Sep 25, 20242 min read
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Coaching Mastery Follow Up
It was great to work with you last week during the coaching mastery programme. I hope you enjoyed it, but I also hope you have already...
Richard Nugent
Sep 23, 20241 min read
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14 Hours In Greece
Last week, I visited a prospective client in Greece. I took two 3.5-hour flights for a two-hour meeting and was in the country for a...
Richard Nugent
Sep 22, 20242 min read
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Richard Nugent
Sep 20, 20240 min read
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The charisma gesture
Thank you again for your interest in the charisma research I carried out. While the defined gesture wasn't the only sign of charisma, it...
Richard Nugent
Sep 20, 20241 min read
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Are your stakeholders ghosting you?
Do you ever get the feeling that, no matter what amazing talent strategy you’ve implemented, the people that you really need support from...
Matt Williams
Sep 18, 20242 min read
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Gravitas - one question you can ask to increase yours
Gravitas - seriousness and importance of manner, causing feelings of respect and trust in others (Cambridge Dictionary). If you are given...
richard44453
Sep 16, 20242 min read
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