Balkin Coaching Leadership Insights

Why are some people energised by pressure, and others debilitated? The more we progress in our careers and the more complex the world of work becomes, the more regularly we need to deal with the unexpected. Irrespective of the specific coaching brief, there is an underlying expectation (self or externally imposed) that my all clients are expected to perform at their best under pressure. A great example was a CEO who was being bullied by his direct report but didn't want to

My clients regularly talk to me about conflicting demands on their time and strategies to ensure they are focused and gain a sense of accomplishment. In a previous blog I mentioned Steven Coveys techniques and provided a link to a worksheet on my web page. Over the weekend I read an excellent article which links a weekly prioritisation process to personal values, and giving to others which go a step further to increasing motivation and a sense of accomplishment. The process

Social psychologists found that when people were exposed to an unfamiliar face they made judgements about attractiveness, like-ability, trustworthiness, competence, and aggressiveness in about a matter of seconds. Yet we know establishing genuine trust in a relationship takes time. It is essential for leaders to forge trusting relationships with their: team colleagues; stakeholders; customers; and whomever they report to. Over the last few weeks the theme of building tru

The invitations have gone out for my March networking and focus breakfast, so, I thought it would be opportune to talk about business pitches and networking. The rapid pace and volume of communication, coupled with the constant creation of new and different types of careers, makes it essential to be able to quickly and succinctly describe what we do in terms that others easily understand. While I enjoy the simplicity of telling people that I am an Executive Coach, I am acute

The Australian Summer holidays are basically over, we have had Australia Day, the tennis finals, school is back and we are all more or less settling into our routine. Take a moment and answer these two questions before you dive back into work: 1. What are you hoping to achieve in 2018? 2. How will you make sure you remain energised? As always please share your answers with me, and be in touch to discuss how executive coaching can help you in 2018. Finally a big thank

For those of you who want to start the year with some 'light' reading or listening, here are my favourite podcasts and books. Podcasts: HBR IdeaCast I have been listening to HBR IdeaCast on and off for about 4 years. It is weekly podcast featuring the leading thinkers in business and management from Harvard Business Review. Sarah Green is a marvellous interviewer. http://feeds.harvardbusiness.org/harvardbusiness/ideacast Work and Life with Stew Friedman Stew Friedman fo