Horse and human - coaching parallels
Written on the 9th November 2022. This month, we’ve been reflecting on Nicki’s lifelong passion for horses, which started as a hobby, flowed into her work, and has been picked up by her family. It is no coincidence that we sponsor a high-level event rider, Ginny Howe. We have followed her career for…
Written on the 9th November 2022. This month, we’ve been reflecting on Nicki’s lifelong passion for horses, which started as a hobby, flowed into her work, and has been picked up by her family. It is no coincidence that we sponsor a high-level event rider, Ginny Howe. We have followed her career for…
Leading people through change podcast
Written on the 22nd May 2019. Click here to view: Leading people through change podcastWe are excited to be sharing our second Juniper podcast on the topic of leading people through change! This podcast discusses the process of change and how to guide people through it successfully, whilst…
Written on the 22nd May 2019. Click here to view: Leading people through change podcastWe are excited to be sharing our second Juniper podcast on the topic of leading people through change! This podcast discusses the process of change and how to guide people through it successfully, whilst…
Building a high-performing team
Written on the 21st March 2019. When working in a team, whether functional or project, it is easy to focus solely on 'what' we need to work on and deliver. How often do we consider 'how' we should work together to be the best team we can be? It is important to ask yourself these questions: What…
Written on the 21st March 2019. When working in a team, whether functional or project, it is easy to focus solely on 'what' we need to work on and deliver. How often do we consider 'how' we should work together to be the best team we can be? It is important to ask yourself these questions: What…
Eddie Jones: how language shaped the leader
Written on the 7th December 2017. One of the top qualities of a leader is the ability to motivate others to achieve shared goals. In challenging situations, the language we use is even more important to inspire, influence and motivate. In recent years, one of the greatest examples of this has…
Written on the 7th December 2017. One of the top qualities of a leader is the ability to motivate others to achieve shared goals. In challenging situations, the language we use is even more important to inspire, influence and motivate. In recent years, one of the greatest examples of this has…
How to become a people-centred leader - our latest webinar
Written on the 15th November 2017. On Tuesday 14th November, we held our 19th webinar and the second in our leader excellence series, focused on people-centred leadership. The key topics we discussed were:How to adapt to others to build better relationships: It’s important to consider others’…
Written on the 15th November 2017. On Tuesday 14th November, we held our 19th webinar and the second in our leader excellence series, focused on people-centred leadership. The key topics we discussed were:How to adapt to others to build better relationships: It’s important to consider others’…
Is staff recognition the answer to employee wellbeing?
Written on the 13th October 2017. I recently read an article by Real Business – ‘The three ways staff recognition can be used to improve wellbeing,’ which shared a very interesting statistic: ‘As a result of wellbeing issues, workplaces lose up to 27 days of productive time per employee each…
Written on the 13th October 2017. I recently read an article by Real Business – ‘The three ways staff recognition can be used to improve wellbeing,’ which shared a very interesting statistic: ‘As a result of wellbeing issues, workplaces lose up to 27 days of productive time per employee each…
Seven super abilities that are key to being a better leader.
Written on the 29th September 2017. I recently read an article by Mathew Chittock that explored how successful leaders use a range of management ‘super abilities’ to be great at what they do. The seven super abilities came under the categories of: Expert Power – Possessing specialised skills and…
Written on the 29th September 2017. I recently read an article by Mathew Chittock that explored how successful leaders use a range of management ‘super abilities’ to be great at what they do. The seven super abilities came under the categories of: Expert Power – Possessing specialised skills and…
2017 Leadership excellence series
Written on the 31st March 2017. To celebrate the advent of spring, we are very pleased to launch our 2017 event series on leadership excellence. On Thursday 30th March, we held the first webinar of the series, focused on purpose-directed leadership. It turned out to be one of the most popular yet…
Written on the 31st March 2017. To celebrate the advent of spring, we are very pleased to launch our 2017 event series on leadership excellence. On Thursday 30th March, we held the first webinar of the series, focused on purpose-directed leadership. It turned out to be one of the most popular yet…
Are you having a leadership mare?
Written on the 22nd June 2016. I have learnt a great deal about leadership, and indeed the leadership within our team, in the past week. My teachers? Two horses named Disney and Perry. The day before our own leadership event in Somerset House, Nicki and I spent an afternoon in a stable with the…
Written on the 22nd June 2016. I have learnt a great deal about leadership, and indeed the leadership within our team, in the past week. My teachers? Two horses named Disney and Perry. The day before our own leadership event in Somerset House, Nicki and I spent an afternoon in a stable with the…
Boss versus Leader: Gallery
Written on the 20th June 2016. Missed our event at Somerset House last week? Here are some images of the evening: The 'Juniper birds' are on their way! We began with a drink (or two!).. ...Then begun the panel discussion on the topic of boss versus leader: There was a particular emphasis on…
Written on the 20th June 2016. Missed our event at Somerset House last week? Here are some images of the evening: The 'Juniper birds' are on their way! We began with a drink (or two!).. ...Then begun the panel discussion on the topic of boss versus leader: There was a particular emphasis on…
Boss versus leader - our event last night
Written on the 15th June 2016. “If your actions inspire others to dream more, learn more, do more and become more, you are a leader.” - John Quincy AdamsLast night we held our annual networking event on “Boss versus leader – does it have to be one or the other? The topic roused thought provoking…
Written on the 15th June 2016. “If your actions inspire others to dream more, learn more, do more and become more, you are a leader.” - John Quincy AdamsLast night we held our annual networking event on “Boss versus leader – does it have to be one or the other? The topic roused thought provoking…
Boss versus leader. Does it have to be one or the other?
Written on the 6th June 2016. “People ask the difference between a leader and a boss. The leader leads, and the boss drives.” Theodore Roosevelt Although your position as a manager gives you the authority to accomplish certain tasks or objectives, this power does not make you a leader…it simply…
Written on the 6th June 2016. “People ask the difference between a leader and a boss. The leader leads, and the boss drives.” Theodore Roosevelt Although your position as a manager gives you the authority to accomplish certain tasks or objectives, this power does not make you a leader…it simply…
Aligning your team for success
Written on the 28th April 2016. 97% of employees and executives believe lack of alignment within a team impacts the outcome of a task or project. Source: Clear Company Many organisations invest a great deal of time carefully crafting a mission statement and corporate objectives in the belief that…
Written on the 28th April 2016. 97% of employees and executives believe lack of alignment within a team impacts the outcome of a task or project. Source: Clear Company Many organisations invest a great deal of time carefully crafting a mission statement and corporate objectives in the belief that…