Coaching skills are the practical capabilities that help managers and leaders support others to think, learn and act for themselves. Explore the techniques, frameworks and everyday habits that make coaching conversations more effective.

Using DATT in coaching: from thinking tool to live conversations

By |2026-11-06T18:32:23+00:00July 20, 2026|Categories: Executive Coaching|Tags: , |

When I started working in corporate in 1994, one of the first three books I bought was Edward de Bono’s Thinking Course, the source of his Direct Attention Thinking Tools (DATT). Three decades on, it is still on my shelf, still underlined, and still one of the frameworks I reach for most, both personally and in my coaching work. I have [...]

What the evidence really says about executive coaching

By |2026-11-06T18:41:36+00:00March 16, 2026|Categories: Executive Coaching, Leadership|Tags: |

Executive coaching is widely used, but does it actually work? A meta-analysis of 20 randomised controlled trials shows that coaching delivers measurable results, particularly in behavioural change, strategic thinking, resilience, and goal achievement. Here is what the best available research reveals about the real impact of executive coaching.

How can I mentor a new strategic contributor during their first 100 days?

By |2026-11-06T18:40:36+00:00November 6, 2025|Categories: Leadership questions|Tags: , , |

Being asked to mentor a new contributor is not a small task. Their first 100 days shape how they see the organisation, how they frame problems, and how they show up in the work. This article offers a practical, evidence-based mentoring frame to help contributors become pattern spotters, insight generators, and partners in strategic thinking.

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