Firstly, because us humans are not carbon based units of production. I am not a resource and I don't think anyone else is either.  Secondly, because in so many of my conversations with leaders over the last 30 years, the one thing that regularly comes up as their most precious…

    Culture change within an organisation is more than just a buzzword. It represents a conscious shift in the collective beliefs, values, behaviours, and attitudes that define the essence of an organisation. This transformation, often referred to as workplace culture, holds the potential to cultivate high performance and elevate…

In today's fast-paced and ever-changing business landscape, effective leadership is the cornerstone of success. Developing strong leaders within your organisation not only empowers individuals to reach their full potential but also drives innovation, fosters a positive work environment, and propels your business toward long-term growth. So, what exactly makes a…

There’s been a lot written on here and elsewhere about the challenges, opportunities and different approaches to hybrid working, a term I’ve come to increasingly irritated by because I think it’s unhelpful and in itself, nothing new. Every leader I’ve worked with over the last 35 years has worked in…

Performance is a choice. This is our aspiration for everyone. This is what we are working towards being true. We play our part, every day, helping customers understand the power of these four words, but also in appreciating the responsibility required to make these words as true as possible for…

In some recent conversations, I’ve been struck by how our Covid-induced different working approaches have shaken some pretty solid performance foundations when returning to working contexts that used to be oh so familiar. The enforced ‘absence from the field of play’ got me thinking about the two worlds I’ve co-existed…

I’m going to start with some assertions that I think are uncontroversial. If you disagree, then the rest of this article isn't for you. Just walk on by. Here are the assertions. To be a performance coach worthy of the name you: 1. Believe in fulfilling the potential of all…

There are some powerful concepts that get talked about a lot in the work I do as part of the team PlanetK2. They are often spoken of with passion and intensity. If we ever did one of those word cloud things, I suspect the following would appear in quite big letters: Performance.…

Please note: This is a performance enhancing substance. It’s 100% legal. You can’t overdose on it. You need to take it at regular intervals. It has several side effects, all of which are epic. Included amongst these are: The high likelihood that high performance will spread to other teams who…