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The power of visualisation in coaching
My LinkedIn post, 23 Nov 2021 Are you a turtle or a dolphin today? It was the notices at our local pool directing children to their “Turtles” and “Dolphins” swim lessons that prompted me to ask myself this question. Dolphins and … Continue reading
Will fear or hope drive climate action?
My LinkedIn post from 9 November 2021 “We should stop competing with each other on the future of humanity and start working together like adults.” So said Paul Polman, campaigner and former Unilever CEO, on BBC Question Time, speaking from the climate … Continue reading
Questions for DE&I leaders to put to Boards
My LinkedIn post from 12 Oct 2021 “Inclusion and sustainability are interdependent. Both require global systemic change.” How can DEI leaders help corporate boards address these burning issues together? Investors are increasingly focused on companies’ climate goals. This is critical. But more … Continue reading
Taking collective action for inclusion
27 July 2021 THERE’S something extraordinary about taking part in a collective challenge with a group of people who have a unifying purpose. We feel connected, even to near-strangers. We achieve more than we thought we were capable of. We transcend boundaries that … Continue reading
What men can do to advance gender equity
19 July ’21 By Alison Maitland Some of us have been saying it for years: achieving gender equity should not be the job of women alone. Indeed, it’s unlikely to happen unless men are deeply involved in driving the change, especially … Continue reading
INdivisible a ‘top pick’ for HBS Faculty Summer Reads
LinkedIn post, 6 July 2021 Exciting to see ‘INdivisible’ feature as a top pick in The Harvard Business School Faculty Summer Reader 2021. Our book, which radically rethinks inclusion for sustainable business results, is one of the choices of Professor Rosabeth Moss … Continue reading
Connecting to nature, one insect bite at a time
LinkedIn post, 21 June 2021 Ouch, and ouch again! A hungry horsefly threatened to spoil a glorious day out with friends in the countryside. Nursing my bites, I wondered what would happen if I switched from feeling sorry for myself … Continue reading
How to give ‘networking’ a better reputation
LinkedIn Post, 7 June How could we reframe networking to give it a better name? It’s an incredibly important skill. Yet I’ve noticed how often people, especially women, say they feel deeply uncomfortable about it. Networking may be negatively viewed as: … Continue reading
How can coaching support climate action?
LinkedIn post, 1 June 2021 How can coaching support people’s actions on climate change? There are so many ways, as I’ve learned from the excellent 12-week Climate Change Coaches course I’ve just completed alongside an inspiring international cohort. Here are six reflections … Continue reading
Designing organisations that welcome everyone
25 May 2021 How do we design organisations that inspire, connect and welcome everyone? Community initiatives can teach us a lot. Colinton Tunnel, a former railway tunnel on the outskirts of Edinburgh, used to be grim, dark and scary for the … Continue reading