I’ve learned in my life that it’s important to be able to step outside your comfort zone and be challenged with something you’re not familiar or accustomed to. That challenge will allow you to see what you can do. –J….
I’ve learned in my life that it’s important to be able to step outside your comfort zone and be challenged with something you’re not familiar or accustomed to. That challenge will allow you to see what you can do. –J….
“What I found appealing in life as an expat was the inevitable sense of helplessness it would inspire. Equally exciting would be the work involved in overcoming that helplessness. –David Sedaris You were offered an amazing opportunity to lead a team…
“Great leaders find ways to connect with their people and help them fulfill their potential.” – Steven J. Stowell Today we complete our series on leading different generations in the workplace. So far, we have discussed Baby Boomers and Millennials—two of…
“Leaders understand the ultimate power of relationships.” — Tom Peters Are you leading Millennials? We continue our exploration of the various generations in our workforce and what leaders can do to unlock their potential and adapt their strategies to suit the…
“A leader takes people where they want to go. A great leader takes people where they don’t necessarily want to go, but ought to be.” —Rosalynn Carter Last month, we gave our readers a breakdown of each generation and what,…
“The beauty of collaboration between older and younger generations is that we combine strength with wisdom”― Brett Harris During some of our recent executive coaching sessions the question of generations has come up several times. “How are the various generations defined?”;…
In order to carry a positive action we must develop here a positive vision. –Dalai Lama Similar to Positive Psychology—a concept we introduced last month—Appreciative Inquiry (AI) focuses on approaching problem-solving from a positive angle; focusing on what’s working instead…
“Use your signature strengths and virtues in the service of something much larger than you are.” ~ Martin Seligman Have you heard of Positive Psychology? Let us explain… This is the branch of psychology that uses understanding and effective intervention to aid in…
The secret of change is to focus all your energy not on fighting the old, but on building the new. –Socrates You have a spectacularly good weekend and now you find yourself dreading having to go back to work. The…
Definiteness of purpose is the starting point of all achievement. –W. Clement Stone Motivation can be an elusive, and at times, fleeting feeling. When you are lacking motivation the world and challenges in front of you can feel insurmountable….
Nana is a highly insightful professional, with a clear understanding of drivers, motivators and barriers to individual and team effectiveness and development. Using a combination of well recognised assessment and profile tools, coupled with her own highly tuned observational and interpretation skills she is able to offer a full range of coaching and support to individuals to develop their effectiveness, both from a career and personal perspective. She is incredibly personable and great fun to wo… Read more
Nana worked with Zircon for 2 years. During this time she was a responsive, flexible and support consultant. The quality of her work was high and she build strong client relationships. Nana is a positive influence to have on the team and I would strongly recommend her to others.
Nana is a great individual and manager to have on any team and organization. As a coach, she takes on a holistic view of each individual aspirations to help them reach their true level of Leadership. She is a key driver of the Talent program of the company.
Nana is splendid, diligent, and a delight to work with in every way. Straightforward, considerate, mindful always of quality, and very importantly great fun to work alongside.
Nana has worked with me for a range of clients from KPMG to the Techology Strategy Board since 2004. She has always shown a deep understanding of individuals, whether in an assessment or coaching context and whether through the use of formalised tools or by applying less structured methods. She captures that understanding in writing or orally in ways that can readily be understood by the recipient. She is responsive to tight timescales and is always highly collegiate in her approach. She establi… Read more
Nana possesses highly developed communication skills, and works well with clients from all different walks of life. In particular, she has demonstrated an ability to work effectively with people from all different cultures, adapting her style accordingly. Her technical skills and knowledge are of a high level and she strives to continue developing professionally through training, networking and research. Nana can work both autonomously or as part of a team. She has a great deal of positive energ… Read more
Having worked with Nana for a number of years I know her to be extremely professional in her role. She is intelligent and creative, identifying solutions when others see these as problems. She always works within the boundaries and ethics of her profession and transfers therories into practice, adapting them to suit the situation. Nana is also fun to work with,cares about those around her and as such encourages and inspires team members. I have no hesitation in recommending Nana.
Nana designed and delivered a robust and engaging leadership programme focussing on the improvement of both individual and team effectiveness for our Senior Leadership Team. She is a very intuitive individual who can be both supportive as well as direct with participants and is not afraid to ask the difficult questions to really drive individuals to understand their own motivations, capabilities and effectiveness. Giving them the responsibility to take control of their interactions within the bu… Read more
Whenever she worked on a project I could rest assured that the project will be delivered on time and to perfection. She also has super interpersonal skills that enabled her to manage stakeholders effectively. Nana has a wealth of experience in her field and is someone who does her work with passion, integrity and high standard.
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