Welcome to the Balkin Coaching Blog

Practical tips and evidence-based insights to strengthen leadership, emotional intelligence, and workplace wellbeing. By Tamar Balkin, Organisational Psychologist and executive coach with 20+ years supporting leaders through change.

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Can a Leader Cultivate Joy at Work and Beyond?

In organisational psychology, joy is a driver of performance and well-being. Explore the science behind joy and how to easily integrate it into work and life.

Workplace Joy

Tamar Balkin

7 hours ago8 min read

Tortoise Thinking: Does the Future of Leadership Depend on Patience?

Is patience the leadership skill of the future? Explore how patience shapes decision-making, well-being, and resilience in leaders navigating 2025’s challenges.

Tamar Balkin

Jul 3010 min read

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Why are leaders finding remote work arrangements so fraught?

Remote work remains complex for leaders and employees alike. Psychological, temporal, technological, and structural distance impact wellbeing, connection, and performance. By facilitating open discussions with empathy and curiosity, leaders can support balanced decisions that align individual needs with team and organisational goals.

Tamar Balkin

Jul 1410 min read

Influence Without Authority: A Core Leadership Capability

In today’s matrixed organisations, leaders must influence without relying on authority. This blog explores evidence-based tactics for managing up, building trust, and driving change through relationships, credibility, and strategic alignment.

Tamar Balkin

Jun 255 min read