Development Coaching

Show Up as the Authentic YOU

Imitation is a form of flattery, that is what some will invite you to believe.  I want you to think about imitation as permission that you provide yourself with when you want to take the easy way out.  You see, it’s easier to be a ‘knock-off’ of something else than to spend time creating and […]

By Claire MorgansNovember 11, 2020

Development Coaching

Communication Challenges with Senior Leaders

Are you lacking communication from the senior leaders in your workplace? A lack of communication can lead you to feel unclear, uncertain, and under-valued. Not something (I would hazard a guess) that you are seeking in your work environment. Speaking up can be challenging.  Add an additional level of hierarchy, and it can be daunting […]

By Claire MorgansOctober 27, 2020

Development Coaching

How to manage your self-talk.

Answer this question for me; do you talk to yourself? Whether you replied yes or no – I hate to break it to you, you just did talk to yourself.  Don’t be alarmed, having internal thought processes throughout the day is a natural occurrence with the majority of us mere mortals. The scary thing is, […]

By Claire MorgansOctober 7, 2020

Development Coaching

What is a Leadership Development Coach?

If you are starting out on your coaching exploration and wondering if you’d like to work with a coach, chances are one of the questions you’re asking yourself is, what exactly is a Coach? At its core, a coach is someone who will enquire, nudge and challenge you to identify your gaps and find solutions […]

By Claire MorgansSeptember 9, 2020

Development Coaching

Leadership Blind Spots

How do I uncover my blind spots? If you’re asking yourself the above question, chances are that you: Have been given some feedback that took you by surprise Are struggling with something and can’t work out why you can’t get past it Are ready to push your self-awareness to the next level   The problem […]

By Claire MorgansSeptember 1, 2020

Development Coaching

How can being self-aware help you in business?

Self-awareness is when you actively seek to understand your full self,  your values and beliefs, your behaviours, your thoughts, and your emotions. From a professional standpoint, self-awareness is a skill that many great leaders strive to acquire even though at times it may be uncomfortable to do so. For those brave enough to work with […]

By Claire MorgansAugust 25, 2020

Development Coaching

Why am I not achieving my goals?

Are you fed up with not achieving the goals you have set yourself?  Do you continually feel overwhelmed?  Are you going around in circles and just can’t achieve the outcomes you desire?   Is the mountain you need to climb starting to look impossible, like you need to scale Mt Everest to achieve your goals?  Are […]

By Claire MorgansAugust 18, 2020

Development Coaching

What is the difference between a Coach, a Mentor and a Trainer?

Are you looking for some guidance, but not quite sure who you actually need? Do you feel confused about the roles a Coach, a Mentor or a Trainer play? You’re not alone. In fact, over 50% of people I talk to ask me the same questions. These roles don’t have definite functions set in stone […]

By Claire MorgansJuly 23, 2020

Development Coaching

How can I gain confidence in my abilities?

We’ve all heard: “fake it till you make it.” To supposedly gain confidence, we are often reminded of this phrase during our most nerve-wracking moments. It leads us to believe that by feigning the way we present ourselves, we will eventually evolve into something we want to become. While this may work in some cases, […]

By Claire MorgansJune 23, 2020

Development Coaching

Journey to confidence

As a development coach I often have conversations with clients and potential clients  – senior leaders within organisations and business owners – about ways in which they can grow. Grow themselves, their teams and their businesses.   Through these conversations I have started to track trends and identify common themes that seem to be impacting these […]

By Claire MorgansOctober 30, 2019