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Insights for leaders navigating pressure, conflict, and difficult conversations.
“Is it me?” Questions Leaders Ask Me About Workplace Conflict
I’m an executive coach and accredited mediator, and the same questions come up again and again, whether I’m talking to a managing partner, a clinical ...
Conflict Isn’t the Problem. Avoidance is.
We’ve been taught that conflict is the thing to fear. That keeping the peace is professional. That staying quiet is strategic. It’s a tidy story. ...
The conversation you’re dreading is probably the one that needs your calm the most
You’re probably about to walk into a conversation you’ve been avoiding, replaying, or dreading for far too long. Maybe it’s a performance issue. Maybe it’s ...
Why Senior Leaders Need to Handle Difficult Conversations Better
Workplace conflict costs UK employers billions each year. Discover the ROI of handling difficult conversations well and reducing grievance risk, attrition, and legal exposure.
The Future of Coaching: Powerful AI Tools, Irreplaceable Human Connection
AI is a brilliant force multiplier for coaching and a poor relationship substitute. I’ll use it to widen access, deepen reflection and handle admin, but ...
How to Turn Tension into Trusted Partnership:Five Reasons Why Major Organisations Choose a Solo Specialist Like Mindset by Pinky Over Big Consultancies
In today’s high-pressure corporate, healthcare, and tech landscapes, boards and HR leaders face escalating workplace conflict, regulatory scrutiny, and burnout. While global consultancies promise scale, forward-thinking ...