Submarine or helicopter
There is a term that’s used often in business management and leadership development, which is “taking the helicopter view”, first coined...
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Catch up on the latest insights from Aslan Coaching founder Lisa Nolan.
Themes include Resilience, Quiet Leadership, Restorative Circles, Just Culture and Psychological Safety.
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- Jun 12, 2021
Maybe now is not the time…
Recently I was speaking to a client who had a big decision to make. She summarised perfectly what happens to most of us when we find...
- Jun 5, 2021
Maybe you just need to rest
Having burned out twice in the past, I am now acutely aware of the signs ahead of time. Actually I’m regularly grateful that it...
- May 29, 2021
Soothing the Burn(out)
Whether it’s a colleague or family member, it’s very likely you know someone who is burning out right now. It’s thought that one in four...
- May 25, 2021
Coming soon – Restorative Circles
***Seeking input and feedback for planned Restorative Circles for HCPs*** If you are a nurse, doctor or pharmacist who has ever been...
- May 22, 2021
What has been passed down?
Researchers have discovered evidence of the life experiences of our predecessors in the DNA of our cells. Here’s the science bit… “This...
- May 15, 2021
Blame Tree or Blame Free?
We all know what happens when we plant a seed and feed it. Sometimes a seed is planted though and we don’t see it growing for ages. A...
- Mar 10, 2021
What is challenging you right now?
Survey results Did you know that professionally trained coaches are trained to listen in 14 different ways during a coaching...
- Jan 9, 2021
After the flood
Happy New Year. I really mean that! No-one deserves a happy and successful 2021 more than you after what 2020 has put you through. But...
- Dec 5, 2020
Allow your wings to unfurl
Image credit: Krzysztof Niewolny Unsplash.com Have you ever heard of the process a butterfly has to go through to get out of its cocoon?...
- Nov 21, 2020
Switching ‘Set Mind’ to +Mindset
Does it seem a bit fluffy, as if it’s something lucky people have, because – well, why wouldn’t they have a positive mindset?! ...
- Nov 6, 2020
‘Extra’ help
Extraverts, on the other hand, can’t get enough company and activity. They need to be with a variety of groups regularly. Being on their...
- Oct 31, 2020
One candle lights many others
You may know that I am a member of BNI – a global business networking and referral organisation. My chapter is the Rossmore Chapter,...
- Oct 30, 2020
I was tempted, but I didn’t!
National Women’s Enterprise Day. It was more difficult for me than the breezy line above might suggest. Public speaking is waaayyy out of...
- Sep 25, 2020
10 days into dream job, I quit
10 days after I started my dream job as a newly qualified midwife, I handed in my notice. I had dreamed of being a midwife for years. ...
- Sep 18, 2020
Unleash your Power at Interviews
As businesses close and new opportunities emerge, I have no doubt workforce planners will look back at this time as being one of huge...
- Sep 12, 2020
Conflict – did you bring your compass?
Is there anything more heart-sinking or gut-wrenching than being in a conflict situation or conversation? Most of us would do anything...